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Participants at the Economic Forum that kick-started this yearu2019s Transform Africa Summit. Urugwiro Village.

TAS 2018: Experts call for inclusive policies, infrastructure to drive Africa’s connectivity

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

President Kagame in a group photo with Broadband Commissioners as well as Co-Chair Carlos Slim Helu00fa and Vice Co-Chair Houlin Zhao. During the 2018 Spring Meeting of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development held in Kigali, the President said that the desired economic development requires broadband infrastructure that is accessible and affordable. Village Urugwiro

Broadband access necessary for Africa’s transformation – Kagame

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Zimbabwean businessman Strive Masiyiwa speaking at the Economic Forum yesterday. Village Urugwiro.

Kagame pushes for single African digital market

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Among the new provisions in the bill include penalties against fraudulent use of a digital signature and cyber-squatting. Net photo.

New law to tighten noose on cybercrime

Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Tourists take pictures in Cape Town, South Africa. Net photo.

Africa’s fastest-growing destinations on Airbnb

Monday, May 07, 2018

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Kenya to spend $200M to boost reliability of energy grid

Monday, May 07, 2018

Some of the officers undergoing training on stockpile management and infrastructure. Courtesy.

Security organs trained in ammo stockpile management

Monday, May 07, 2018

Students of the National Police College during their study tour.

Police Senior Command students begin study tour

Monday, May 07, 2018

Residents in Karongi District observe the aftermath of the weekend heavy downpour. Courtesy.

Weekend rains leave 26 dead

Monday, May 07, 2018

One of RFTC buses in a designated zone in Kigali. Courtesy

RURA strengthens regulations to improve efficiency in transport sector

Monday, May 07, 2018

A chef shows off his skills during a recent cooking competition. Rwandau2019s growing hospitality industry is set to benefit from Mastercardu2019s financing dedicated to the youth and women with interests in the sector. File

GroFin partners with Mastercard Foundation on US$50M youth employment initiative in Rwanda

Monday, May 07, 2018

Eletric poles production requires investment into tree planting. Michel Nkurunziza

Private sector urged to invest in forests

Monday, May 07, 2018

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Rwanda to issue Rwf10 bn Treasury bond this month

Monday, May 07, 2018

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TAS 2018: The future of blockchain technologies in Africa

Monday, May 07, 2018

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The Daily Devil’s Dictionary: “Investing” According to Warren Buffett

Monday, May 07, 2018

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East Africa to harmonize vehicle inspection standards to enhance road safety

Monday, May 07, 2018

Uganda's ministry of health on Monday said cholera has broken out in the capital Kampala. (Net photo)

7 hospitalized as cholera breaks out in Uganda's capital

Monday, May 07, 2018

Staff members of Tunisian elections authorities count ballots at a counting center in Tunis, capital of Tunisia, May 6, 2018. (Net photo)

Early results show Islamist party Ennahda wins Tunisian municipal elections

Monday, May 07, 2018

Shares in Air France fell 14% in early Monday trading. (Net photo)

Air France announces loss of over $300Mln due to ongoing strikes

Monday, May 07, 2018

Libya is a preferred point of departure for illegal immigrants hoping to cross the Mediterranean toward European shores. (Net photo)

Libyan coast guard rescues 316 illegal migrants off western coast

Monday, May 07, 2018