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Rwanda leverages over $56m in Trace Awards media value

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other delegates tour the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa on Saturday, October 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Masaka: Kigali's emerging 'medical city'

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The Rwandan government and SoftBank Corporation on September 24 reached a telecommunications milestone by testing SoftBank's advanced 5G communications technology in the stratosphere.
Technology

Rwanda, SoftBank deliver ‘World’s first 5G connectivity from the stratosphere’

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Mazen Mroué, Chief Technology and Information Officer at MTN Group during his presentation on October 17. He discussed the immense potential of 5G deployments in Africa. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Unlocking Africa's potential: 5G set to drive socioeconomic growth

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Termii’s salesperson, Olajuwon Abayomi, during his presentation at during the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC). He used a 20-minute speech to deliver an avid endorsement of the company. Photo by Nadia
Technology

Mobile World Congress: Can this start-up make Africa a major shareholder in engaging businesses?

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of Mobile World Congress Kigali at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

We must address mobile access with a sense of urgency – Kagame

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Delegates follow speakers on the sidelines of the ongoing Gitex summit in Dubai on Monday, October 17, Courtesy
Africa

Crypto influence, blockchain innovation spark debate at Dubai global tech meet

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Rwandan students receiving certificates of achievement for the project, flanked by the Rwanda Space Agency CEO, CFO, and CTO. Courtesy RSA

It’s real: Rwandan-designed AI app, space technology to transform land use

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
A mini exhibition that has been set ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2023 that will kick off on Tuesday, October 17. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Technology

Mobile World Congress Kigali set to kick off October 17

Monday, October 16, 2023
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa

South African peacekeepers recalled over sexual misconduct

Monday, October 16, 2023
The Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Monday evening, October 16. INTERNET PHOTO
Technology

AI governance takes center stage at global tech summit in Dubai

Monday, October 16, 2023