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Experts discuss on the enormous impact of mobile money adoption on economic development, poverty reduction, and social equity in Africa at the Mobile World Congress in Kigali on Thursday, October 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

This is the economic impact of Mobile Money on Africa's GDP

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, the Chief Digital Advisor of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), during the 5G Summit held within Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.
Health

Africa CDC urges 5G investment in healthcare sector

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
L-R: Angela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at GSMA, Max Cuvellier, Head of Mobile For Development, at GSMA and Saint Doe, MTN Rwanda’s Chief Consumer and Digital Officer during the GSMA media roundtable – Breaking Barriers: Closing The Usage Gap on Wednesday, October 18. COURTESY
Technology

Closing the digital divide: Initiatives, challenges in smartphone affordability

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Experts during an interaction session the use of AI. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Technology

How AI, frontier tech is fuelling Africa’s digital transformation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Emmanuel Hamez, Airtel Rwanda Managing Director(R) at the launch of ‘ConnectRwanda2.0’ campaign in Kayonza on Monday, October 16. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

PHOTOS: Airtel Rwanda unveils affordable 4G smartphones

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
L-R: Davido and Tiwa Savage

Davido and Tiwa Savage: where do they rank among Africa’s top musicians?

Friday, August 18, 2023
RSSB Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro(C) with district coordinators of EjoHeza Long Term Saving Scheme at the annual consultative meeting , on Wednesday, August 16. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

RSSB’s fresh bid to increase subscribers in EjoHeza saving scheme

Thursday, August 17, 2023
MTN Rwanda, the largest telecommunications company in Rwanda launched its own 4G LTE network , on Sunday, July 23. Courtesy
Technology

MTN Rwanda launches its own 4G network

Monday, July 24, 2023
Airtel Rwanda officials launch the roll-out of its much-anticipated 4G LTE internet services for individuals, homes, and businesses, on Saturday, July 22. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Airtel Rwanda launches its own 4G LTE network

Sunday, July 23, 2023
A visitor during a tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about the history the Genocide against the Tutsi. File

Lamenting the shame that brought a country to her knees

Thursday, July 06, 2023
An eSIM is a digital version of a physical SIM card that virtually identifies your device, enabling network connectivity. Internet
Technology

eSIM: What you need to know as telcos plan rollout

Monday, June 12, 2023