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By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Telecom regulators from eleven eastern Africa countries are calling for new joint rules on how radio spectrum is managed. Courtesy
Technology

Eastern African telcos push for spectrum reform

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

AI must be affordable in Africa, say experts at Mobile World Congress

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at a dinner hosted to welcome participants to the Mobile World Congress 2025, in Kigali on Tuesday on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Technology

AI, next-gen tech must empower Africa, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
Delegates during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting in Kigali
Rwanda

12 major events to watch in Kigali before 2025 ends

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Airtel Africa's CEO, Sunil Taldar.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Airtel Africa plc publishes Sustainability Report 2025 reinforcing commitment to ESG impact, advancing digital and financial inclusion across 14 markets

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The International Olympics Committee began preparations this year for the first ever Olympic Esports Games set for Saudi Arabia in 2027.

Why African countries could miss the new Olympic E-sports games

Thursday, June 12, 2025
MTN Group president meets Minister of ICT
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: MTN Group reaffirms commitment to MWC Africa 2025, advancing Africa’s AI and innovation agenda

Saturday, May 10, 2025
A smartphone user goes through his messages. Over  43 percent of the global population (3.45 billion people), still do not use mobile internet, according to the latest GSMA. Photo. Courtesy 
Technology

Mobile connectivity: 10 major findings in latest global rating

Monday, November 04, 2024
FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Why Rwanda is a top destination for events, conferences

Tuesday, September 24, 2024