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The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) on Thursday, July 31, announced it has moved to the proof of concept stage for its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a digital version of its official currency.
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Central bank digital currency enters proof-of-concept stage

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Girls who graduated from the third cohort of the African Girls Can Code Initiative pose for a photo with officials on Thursday, July 31. The program equips young women with digital and tech skills.
Technology

120 teenage girls complete coding training

Thursday, July 31, 2025
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) said on Thursday, July 31, that it summoned KT Rwanda Networks (KTRN) over internet disruptions in parts of the Southern and Western provinces.
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RURA summons KTRN over internet service disruptions

Thursday, July 31, 2025
MTN Rwanda is likely to pay tens of millions of Rwandan francs over poor service after top executives from the telecom company appeared before the regulator.
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MTN Rwanda to pay tens of millions of francs in fines

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Laurence Uwambaje, the Director General of Umwalimu SACCO, appeared before parliament on Tuesday, July 29, to respond to issues documented in the Auditor General’s report for the fiscal year 2024/25.
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Digital payment system will end misallocation of school fees, says Umwalimu SACCO

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Higher Education Council (HEC) Director-General Edward Kadozi. HEC plans to fully digitise its degree equivalence service by the end of 2025 through its new digital system, HECMIS. Courtesy Photo
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HEC equivalence processing to go digital

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Technology

Regulator summons MTN over service disruptions

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Now available on Google Play, the app operates across 12 African countries and eliminates the need for prior authorization when seeking medical treatment while traveling. Photo by Keza Kellya Raissa
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Smart Access App rolls out in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, July 28, 2025
Primary school pupils follow their teacher during class. A new digital solution is being used in the Southern Province to track and reduce school dropouts. Courtesy Photo
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One digital solution tracks school dropouts in Southern Province

Sunday, July 27, 2025
Two of the reseachers talk about their innovation on Friday, July 25. By Craish Bahizi.
Technology

UR’s IoT students develop AI-powered device to protect crops from birds

Saturday, July 26, 2025
An IT specialist writing code on his computer. In Rwanda, coding has long been viewed as a promising career path, but the rise of generative AI tools capable of writing code has sparked local and global debates about the future of the profession
Technology

“Rwanda’s coders have a future” despite rise of AI – experts

Thursday, July 24, 2025
The New Times
Technology

What will happen to your current national ID as digital ones take over

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Antoine Sebera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA)
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New RISA boss to champion AI integration, cyber security

Saturday, July 19, 2025
The New Times
Technology

AI in healthcare: Why Rwanda should innovate and not just consume

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Emmanuel Hamez, Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda, speaks to journalists during a press conference where a new AI-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages was introduced. COURTESY
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Airtel Rwanda launches AI spam alert system to curb digital fraud

Friday, July 18, 2025
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being adopted in many schools around the world. Internet photo
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Is AI helping or hurting Rwanda’s future graduates?

Thursday, July 17, 2025
The New Times
Technology

From scam to success: How Rwandans are navigating online work

Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Rwandan government was recognized this week for its efforts to improve digital inclusion and digital literacy. Courtesy
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Rwanda receives global recognition for advancing digital inclusion

Friday, July 11, 2025
Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland Urujeni Bakuramutsa receives the award for the Digital Ambassadors Program at the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony by ITU, in Geneva on July 7. Courtesy
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What to know about Rwanda’s globally recognized Digital Ambassadors Program

Friday, July 11, 2025
The competition brought together 60 primary school students aged 8 to 11 from across the country, on July 7. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Right to Play Rwanda leads young minds in robotics and innovation

Friday, July 11, 2025