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RURA’s directive to make USSD short codes work across all mobile networks is a welcome and overdue intervention in Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Editorial

Ending the USSD maze is progress, but interoperability must be the destination

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a new directive requiring that all approved short codes be activated and integrated across all mobile networks. Courtesy
Technology

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Henry Obike, Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank launches "Twika na Banki Muhorana" campaign to drive digital banking

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The New Times
Featured

MTN Rwanda strengthens digital safety with child online protection initiative

Sunday, December 21, 2025
SanlamAllianz Life Insurance Plc officials unveil Ako Kanya product in Kigali on Tuesday, December 16. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

SanlamAllianz Life Insurance launches ‘Ako Kanya’ USSD service to enable instant access to savings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
CanalBox now offers new payment options through MTN Mobile Money (18224#) and Airtel Money (182436#)
Featured

Canalbox announces new ways to pay subscription

Monday, December 15, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025
Hélène Murekatete from Bugesera District, surrounded by her husband, children, and close friends, receives the key to a Kia Sorento the grand prize she won through the TengaPromo lottery. Courtesy
Featured

Tengamara: How reward initiatives are transforming VAT compliance

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
The New Times
Featured

CanalBox launches festive season with free installation offer, new App

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Dr. Trevor Mundel, President of Global Health at the Gates Foundation, sign an agreement in Kigali on April 3, 2025. Courtesy.
Technology

Key projects as Rwanda’s AI hub funding rises to Rwf25bn

Friday, October 17, 2025
Rayon Sports Association President Thadée Twagirayezu and Paul Muvunyi, Chairman of Rayon Sports’ Supreme Organ interacts at the launch of the online platform. Courtesy
Featured

Rayon Sports, Airtel Money unveil USSD-based contribution system

Tuesday, August 26, 2025