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A child watches a video on a smartphone. Digital technology - smartphones, tablets, social media, streaming platforms, and video games - has fundamentally altered childhood experiences. File

Digital childhood, diminished focus: A threat to human capital

Friday, April 17, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

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

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, and  Shalina Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Wadhwani AI Global, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Africa bets big on responsible AI as Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa enter new partnership

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Patients pay for medical services at Masaka Hospital. The government has ordered health facilities to treat patients before verifying insurance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Care first, paperwork later!

Sunday, March 29, 2026
A panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Modern Society at the International Conference on Computing, Information Sciences and Technology (ICCIST2026). Courtesy
Featured

UNILAK international tech summit spotlights innovations set to shape the future

Friday, March 27, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
Health

World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Business

What business community expect from new PSF leaders

Monday, March 16, 2026
Traffic police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu Junction in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Full enforcement of new road traffic law due in April

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.
Education

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026
Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare; Head of Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre during the interview (L), Dr Mukagatare interacts with a Lab technician at RBC. Photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Women

Rejected, but not defeated: How one woman helped build Rwanda’s diagnostic systems

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Company registration in Rwanda is complete in 24 hours. Craish BAHIZI

What makes “a Good Company" in Rwanda?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026