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Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Students interact during a group work in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Digital work holds promise for Rwanda’s young population

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) displays illegal alcohol seized in Kigali on October 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

The role of chemistry and toxicology in national security

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The takeover of MAGERWA by Africa Global Logistics (AGL), backed by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, marks a significant milestone not only for the country but for the broader Great Lakes and Central African region.

Rwanda’s logistics ambition is becoming reality

Friday, February 27, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Former foreign affairs minister Vincent Biruta (right) poses for a photo with James Cleverly, former UK home secretary after signing the MEDP in 2023.
Law

Rwanda-UK migration dispute set for arbitration next month

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana gives a certificate of appreciation to a resident of Rutunga Sector during the celebration of the 25th Anniversaire of Mituelle
Health

Minister Habimana clarifies what Mutuelle de Santé reforms mean for contributors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Patients at Butaro Health Centre in Burera District. File

Why we must all back the new reforms in Mutuelle de Sante

Thursday, February 26, 2026
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Health

Vox pop: What Mutuelle de Santé means to ordinary Rwandans

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Minister Abdallah Utumatwishima joins participants for a group photo during the celebration of the 23rd International Mother Language Day in Kigali on Tuesday, February 24. Craish Bahizi
Culture

Code-switching, foreign languages could erode Ikinyarwanda, officials say

Wednesday, February 25, 2026