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Simba Supermarket continues to set the pace in everyday retail by delivering quality products that meet the needs of modern households while remaining accessible and affordable. Courtesy
Featured

Why Simba Supermarket delivers global quality with everyday affordability

Thursday, January 22, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
American billionaire Bill Gates and Co-Chair of Gates Foundation announced on Wednesday, January 21, in a blog post that the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000.
Health

Rwanda to benefit from Bill Gates' $50m AI healthcare initiative 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into social media platform X has attracted such intense scrutiny.

Grok is not photoshop: Embedded AI changes the risks

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.
Technology

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
The New Times
Technology

Rwanda bets on digital trust seal to grow tech exports

Saturday, January 17, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture

New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Henry Obike, Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
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I&M Bank launches "Twika na Banki Muhorana" campaign to drive digital banking

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Students from Rwanda Coding Academy and officials pose for a group photo at the JA Africa regional competition, held from December 3 to 5, 2025, in Abuja.
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Rwanda Coding Academy students reflect on JA Africa regional competition

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Ambassador of the Republic of South Korea to Rwanda, Woo-Jin Jeong,(2nd R) joins officials to cut a cake during the inauguration event in Kigali. All photos by Kellya Keza
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International Covenant College opens in Kigali with full tuition scholarships for first cohort

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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People

New year, big dreams: Celebrities set sights on growth, impact in 2026

Saturday, January 10, 2026