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A consumer shops for shoes online. Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) stated that there is a need to build trust in the digital marketplace as Rwanda works to become a cashless economy. Photo Courtesy

Consumer Rights Day: Rwanda banks on trust in digital market to go cashless

Friday, March 15, 2024

CanalBox Rwanda technicians install aerial fibre optic cables in a Kigali neighbourhood fiber in the June, 2022. Millions of Canalbox customers in Rwanda and across Africa have been experiencing slow internet connectivity following major cuts of the company’s submarine cables in West Africa, the company said in a communique on Thursday, March 14. File photo

Canalbox submarine cable cuts disrupt internet access in Rwanda, Africa

Friday, March 15, 2024

Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice addresses delegates at the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2024, at Norrsken House, Kigali, on Wednesday, March 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI.

Justice minister calls for adoption of technology to enhance access to justice

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire delivers remarks during the Africa e-Governance Conference on March 12 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy

ICT minister calls for robust cybersecurity measures in digital governance

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Yusuf Murangwa, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics presenting a report from the National Institute of Statistics on Monday. Courtesy

Information and communication services increased by 35% in 2023 - NISR

Monday, March 11, 2024

Some students who completed the training sessions on emerging technologies on Friday, March 8. Photos by Chelsea Nkubito

FEATURED: Afretec project at UR empowers close to 400 graduates with emerging technology skills

Monday, March 11, 2024

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Process to obtain criminal record certificate streamlined

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Col Francis Ngabo, CEO of Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) and Grzegorz Wrochna, President of POLSA at the signing of MoU that seeks to advance and explore bilateral collaboration opportunities in space technology. COURTESY PHOTO

Rwanda, Poland partner to boost space technology ecosystem

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AI at work. Several AI tools are revolutionising content creation, optimising workflows, promoting organisation, and saving individuals valuable time. Net photo

Major AI tools to ease your content creation work

Monday, February 26, 2024

A content creator employs Adobe Photoshop's AI enhancer to edit basketball photos, transforming them with ease. ALL PHOTOS BY Willy Mucyo.

Gen AI implementation in Rwanda: Game-changer or cause for concern?

Friday, February 23, 2024

Donald Kabanda, Chairman of PREV Rwanda Ltd and Pitchette Kampeta Sayinzoga, Chief Executive Officer of BRD, during the signing of the loan agreement on Tuesday, February 20. Photos by Mucyo Willy

Ireme Invest extends inaugural loan to local electric mobility firm, PREV Rwanda

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Charting Rwanda's media future with AI: A look at pros and cons

Saturday, February 10, 2024

An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries.v(Xinhua/Li Ying)

World Insights: Global forum on AI addresses ethics, sovereignty concerns

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

The Ministry of Environment has leased state land to TRES Infrastructure Ltd to expand network coverage across the country. Courtesy

Govt leases land in 9 districts to expand network coverage

Monday, February 05, 2024

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FEATURED: Irembo to take government services to Rwanda Day

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

One of robots dubbed 'Urumuri', that was deployed to Kigali International Airport to conduct mass screening of temperature during the Covid-19 period. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

7 initiatives placing Rwanda as major player in AI field

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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OpenAI boss’ top 6 predictions for Artificial Intelligence

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Minister of ICT, Paula Ingabire poses for a group photo with other delegates during the signing of MoU between Rwanda C4IR and UAE C4IR. Photo Courtesy

WEF: Rwanda, UAE launch AI fellowship programme

Friday, January 19, 2024

Experts examined the paradigm shift propelled by technological advancements towards a future dominated by AI. Courtesy

WEF: Impact of Generative AI on music, content creation

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Zipline's drone delivering blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Minister Paula Ingabire told delegates that the use of technology can revolutionise healthcare provision for people in need. Courtesy

ICT Minister on why Zipline, AI matter for Rwanda’s healthcare

Thursday, January 18, 2024