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A citizen undergoes biometrics capture during National ID registration. Rwanda is transitioning from physical ID cards to a new digital identification system, which will address long-standing gaps in current system. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

A smarter, safer ID system is crucial for a digital future

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Technology

Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID

Monday, November 24, 2025
Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File
Security

Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Rwanda’s first digital national identity card is set to undergo a pilot pre-enrolment phase. File
Technology

Here is what to expect as government readies to pilot new digital IDs

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Medics go through a hands-on surgical training session at IRCAD Africa. Besides such training, the facility is also a centre for research especially focusing on minimally invasive surgery. Photo by IR
Technology

Rwandan, French scientists develop AI-based tech for cancer detection

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
In April 2023, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, told lawmakers that Rwanda planned to issue digital IDs in three years.
Technology

Rwanda’s $40m digital ID project 'back on track' - official tells lawmakers

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Japanese Investors pose for a group photo during the visit in Rwanda
Featured

FEATURED - JICA tour: Japanese investors visit Rwanda, tipped on local market

Monday, February 19, 2024
Rwanda comes third in personal data protection and digital fraud prevention in Africa. File
Rwanda

Rwanda third lowest-risk African country for identity fraud - report

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Rwandans will soon acquire Digital Identity (ID) cards, replacing the current physical ID cards. File
Technology

Digital ID to be issued to newborn babies

Wednesday, October 25, 2023
According to Hassan Sibomana, the manager of RBC’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),they put more efforts in trying to “not leave any child behind when it comes to vaccination'.Courtesy
Health

Rwanda mulls using biometric tech in vaccination programs

Saturday, July 22, 2023
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Technology

Five key technologies Rwandans should be ready for in the next five years

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Rwanda government will issue digital ID cards within three years. All the 59 MPs who were present at the plenary session that was convened for the adoption of the law, on May 26, unanimously voted for it.Courtesy
Technology

Digital IDs bill gets Parliamentary green light

Friday, May 26, 2023