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From Babel to broadband: Bridging faith and technology in the digital age

Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Rwandan government was recognized this week for its efforts to improve digital inclusion and digital literacy. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda receives global recognition for advancing digital inclusion

Friday, July 11, 2025
Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland Urujeni Bakuramutsa receives the award for the Digital Ambassadors Program at the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony by ITU, in Geneva on July 7. Courtesy
Technology

What to know about Rwanda’s globally recognized Digital Ambassadors Program

Friday, July 11, 2025
President Paul Kagame addressing a virtual meeting on the occasion to mark 15th anniversary of the United Nations Broadband Commission of driving the universal broadband connectivity agenda on Sunday, July 6.
Technology

Kagame calls for urgent action to bridge connectivity gaps

Sunday, July 06, 2025
Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau during an interview. Courtesy
Technology

Is there risk AI policies might become symbolic in Africa?

Monday, May 19, 2025
Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs (L), and AU commission Chairperson AU Mahmoud Ali Youssouf at the Summit on a panel discussion at the opening session on Thursday, April 3. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Too much control stifles AI, experts warn governments

Friday, April 04, 2025
President Paul Kagame met with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, the Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame meets with ITU boss, UN envoy on digital technologies

Thursday, April 03, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening of the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. All photos by DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

Africa must not be left behind, Kagame tells AI Summit

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has outlined the priorities for the next five years in line with the government's second phase of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
Technology

ICT minister outlines priorities for the next five years

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
ICT and Innovation minister Paula Ingabire and PS Yves Iradukunda appear before the parliamentary committee on Thursday, March 13. Rwanda is set to set up a cybersecurity academy this year to offer courses related to protection against attacks using technology.
Technology

Govt sets up cybersecurity academy to tackle tech threats

Friday, March 14, 2025
UN Resident Coordinator to Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo speaks at the joint meeting as Minister of Finance Yusuf Murangwa and Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Albert Murasira look on.
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FEATURED: Rwanda, UN unveil Rwf1.43 trillion five-year cooperation strategy

Friday, December 20, 2024
The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024