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Diane Murekatete chose software engineering because of her interest in problem-solving and how technology supports daily life.

How one woman is finding her footing in the tech sector, inspiring others

Saturday, May 02, 2026

CLOCKWISE: Audace Niyonkuru, CEO of Digital Umuganda; Carl Mabuka, Head of Business and AI at Global Kwik Koders; Damien Hanyurwimfura, Director of Africa Centre of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACFEIoT); Alex Ntale, Rwanda ICT Chamber CEO; Nadia Kabanyana, a Business Strategy and Investment Specialisation Coach at African Leadership University; and Joie-Claire Museke, a Human Resource Strategist at Kaizen Mind.

The future of work: How technology is reshaping jobs and skills

Friday, May 01, 2026

Students collaborate during a hackathon competition in Kigali on February 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Digital gigs open doors but expose workers to risks

Friday, May 01, 2026

Eva Gara, a retired 65-year-old member of the Grandmas’ Club.

Adapting to AI: How workers aged 50+ are navigating change

Friday, May 01, 2026

Aimé Abizera, the CEO of CanalBox, speaks to journalists (C) during a press conference in 2025. File

RURA orders CanalBox to compensate customers over service disruptions

Monday, April 27, 2026

According to Ecofleet officials, a pilot phase of the new device is underway on the Kacyiru and Rwandex routes, where two display units have been installed at bus stops. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Public transport: EcoFleet trials real-time bus tracking

Monday, April 27, 2026

A bank teller serves a client at Kacyiru Umurenge Sacco branch in Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Internet banking for Umurenge SACCOs set for December 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026

Jean-Bosco lyacu.

Jean-Bosco Iyacu appointed CEO of Mojaloop Foundation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

RURA has summoned the management of CanalBox Rwanda following complaints about poor internet service. File

RURA summons CanalBox bosses over consumer complaints

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame, Chairman of the Board of Smart Africa, sits alongside Smart Africa Director General and Chief Executive Lacina Koné (right), and
Guinea’s Minister and Director of Cabinet Djiba Diakité (left) during a panel at the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025.
Photo: File

One year later, Africa’s AI drive shifts toward execution

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The machine, known as the “Roughometer IV device”, was provided by the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA

Rwanda gets high-tech scanner to monitor road quality

Saturday, April 18, 2026

GVA Rwanda CEO Aime Abizera addresses journalists on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Kellya

CanalBox internet disruption traced to regional fibre fault

Friday, April 17, 2026

Officials said nearly all residents of the City of Kigali have registered for the Single Digital ID, which will be issued in June 2027. File

What to know as 98% of Kigalians register for Digital ID

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

E-Ndangamuntu registration exercise at Remera. The registration campaign for the digital national ID in Kigali will end on April 2. Photo by Kellya Keza

Digital ID registration to continue after Kigali rollout ends

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Ronald Niwenshuti, RRA Commissioner General and Malagasy Director General of Taxes Edmond Rafaralahy, sign a cooperation agreement on Monday, March 30. Courtesy

Madagascar becomes fifth country to adopt Rwanda's EBM tax system

Monday, March 30, 2026

A resident undergoes e-ndangamuntu registration process in Remera. The government will phase out current national identity cards by June 2027. Kellya Keza

Govt sets 2027 deadline for full shift to digital ID

Friday, March 27, 2026

Residents undergo a e-Indangamuntu registration process at at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

Nine days left for digital ID registration in Kigali

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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New initiative offers free cybersecurity training to bridge skills gap in Africa

Saturday, March 21, 2026