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Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, speaks on Friday, December 20, during the launch of the fourth National Strategy for the Development of Statistics in Kigali.

Experts highlight need to embrace tech-led data analysis

Friday, December 20, 2024

Mapula Bodibe, CEO of MTN Rwanda, speaks during the launch of a campaign titled 'My Digital Space Should Be Safe.' in Kigali on December 16. Courtesy

How telecom companies are combating online-GBV

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

RRA Commissioner General, Ronald Niwenshuti, said that digital transformation in tax administration is inevitable. Craish Bahizi

Digital transformation poised to transform tax administration – experts

Sunday, December 15, 2024

The National Land Authority (NLA) highlights that since the addition of the 10 most requested land services to the Irembo online platform, land and property owners are benefiting from faster processes.

How automation of 10 land services solved accessibility issues

Sunday, December 15, 2024

A passenger uses Tap&Go card to pay for transport fare. Tap&Go is among digital services developed by Rwandans companies and exported to other countries. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Can digital services become a key export for Rwanda?

Friday, December 13, 2024

OX Delivers, a UK e-mobility start-up, has secured a $163 million contract to establish its first franchise in East Africa

UK mobility startup secures $163m deal to expand in Rwanda

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Betty Dusabe, the Network Operation Centre (NOC) Manager at MTN Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Transforming connectivity: Experts behind MTN Rwanda's network modernisation

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks during the opening of the Africa Trade Development Forum in Kigali on Monday, December 2. Courtesy.

Digital technologies could unlock Africa's trade potential, says Ngirente

Monday, December 02, 2024

Jonathan Ledgard, CEO and co-founder of Tehanu, the start-up firm behind the new technology, during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Wednesday, November 27. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Rwanda deploys AI to boost gorilla conservation

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Patricie Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) signed the agreement on behalf of Rwanda on Wednesday, November 20.

Rwanda set to help digitise Guinea’s public procurement

Monday, November 25, 2024

Digital content creators and distributors may be required to label Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content, if the proposed media policy is eventually approved in Rwanda.

Labelling AI-generated content: Why content creators in Rwanda should embrace move

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Medics go through a hands-on surgical training session at IRCAD Africa. Besides such training, the facility is also a centre for research especially focusing on minimally invasive surgery. Photo by IR

Rwandan, French scientists develop AI-based tech for cancer detection

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Rwanda has made significant progress in digital literacy, surpassing its initial 2024 target ahead of schedule. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda’s digital literacy surges to 75%

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Cedric Mupenzi, founder of Sinc Today, received the grand prize in Hanga PitchFest 2024 from Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ahunna Eziakonwa, the Director of the United Nation Development Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Bureau for Africa.

Cedrick Mupenzi of Sinc Today bags Rwf50m prize in Hanga PitchFest

Sunday, November 10, 2024

The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024

A smartphone user goes through his messages. Over 43 percent of the global population (3.45 billion people), still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA. Photo. Courtesy

Mobile connectivity: 10 major findings in latest global rating

Monday, November 04, 2024

A view of Kigali in Nyarugenge District. That several measures have been put in place to prevent fraudsters from manipulating land transactions.

How technology can protect you from fraudulent land sales

Sunday, November 03, 2024

Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa.

Former Hanga PitchFest winner shares tips for 2024 contestants

Saturday, November 02, 2024

RGB Chief Executive Officer Doris Picard Uwicyeza while presenting the institution's 2023-2024 annual report to a joint plenary sitting of Parliament, on October 29, 2024. Land service improvement is one of the report's findings (courtesy).

Technology, fee waivers credited for Rwanda's land service improvements – report

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming.

TikTok founder Zhang Yiming becomes China's richest man

Wednesday, October 30, 2024