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SIM card registration or SIM swaps within 48 hours will face a fine of Rwf 2,000,000. Photo Courtesy

Telcos face hefty fines for illegal SIM registrations

Friday, August 30, 2024

Irembo staff shows residents how Irembo operate through Byikorere Compaign. Courtesy

More land services now accessible through Irembo

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Visitors at Muyanza Dam that was constructed to help farmers in irrigation in Rulindo District on September 10, 2019. Courtesy

Digital payment system introduced for water use permits in Rwanda

Monday, August 26, 2024

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced new measures on Tuesday, August 20, seeking to tighten penalties for SIM card holders involved in fraudulent activities.

RURA announces new measures to curb mobile money scams

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Africa’s inaugural AI summit will take place from October 8 to 9, at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy

Africa’s inaugural AI summit brings 1000 global leaders to Kigali

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

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Digital trade to take centre stage as Rwanda hosts continental forum

Friday, August 16, 2024

Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy

ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

President Paul Kagame congratulates and awards Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, who was the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, on Friday, December 8, 2023. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The impact of Rwanda’s youth tech entrepreneurs

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Members of Open-Source Knowledge Rwanda (Wikimedia Rwanda) during a past event.

How accurate is information about Rwanda on open-source platforms?

Friday, August 02, 2024

Newly established and renovated Hanga Hub in Nyagatare District.

Incubation hubs in Rwanda’s secondary cities set to be gamechanger

Friday, July 12, 2024

A Broadband Systems Corporation (BSC) technician during the installation. BSC joins the nation in reflecting on 30 years of remarkable transformation.

Broadband Systems Corporation: Celebrating Liberation Day with renewed focus on Rwanda’s digital future

Thursday, July 04, 2024

Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for Rwanda Investigation Bureau. File

RIB explains why criminal clearance certificates will be accessed online

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

[VIDEO] Rwanda at 30 series: How tech is driving nation's transformation journey

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

Irembo staff showcasing how the platform operates. RIB has announced that it will begin issuing various certificates online through Irembo platform. File

RIB to issue criminal investigation clearance certificates online through Irembo platform

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

The Government of Rwanda partnered with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to pilot Starlink internet in 40 health centers across the country. Courtesy

Rwanda pilots Starlink internet use in health centres

Friday, June 28, 2024

Claire Sibthorpe, the Head of Digital Inclusion at GSMA. Courtesy

Digital inclusion future: GSMA's Claire Sibthorpe analyses gender gap progress

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Victor Muvunyi, Senior Technologist at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Photo: Courtesy.

How Rwanda is regulating artificial intelligence

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Pamela Coke-Hamilton, the Executive Director of the International Trade Centre delivers remarks at the 3rd edition of the African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum that kicked off in the capital Nassau in the Bahamas. Courtesy

Time to explore free trade agreement between Africa and Caribbean – ITC’s boss Coke-Hamilton

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth and Arts hands over a cheque to some winners during the awarding event in Kigali on Tuesday, June 11. Each of the six start-ups that emerged top this year was awarded USD $10,000 to scale up their work. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Imbuto’s iAccelerator provides new round of funding to top start-ups

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Experts discuss in a session titled “Building Resilience Financial Stability in a Changing Landscape” during the National Bank of Rwanda’s 60 years celebration, marked on June 7. Dan Gatsinzi

Regulators should see Artificial Intelligence as a valuable tool – Experts

Sunday, June 09, 2024