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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
Officials launch the new initiative that targets at least 100 people per day to access free early screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Courtesy
Featured

Featured: Mobile clinic targets 30,000 with free diabetes, cancer, HIV screening annually

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and District officials and customers during the official opening of its Rusizi branch. NCBA Bank Rwanda has now branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Kayonza, and Rubavu, the addition of Rusizi. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA launches Rusizi branch, expanding its Rwandan, regional reach

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A missile gets fired from a ship belonging to the US forces towards Iran. Photo by US Central Command.
International

How Rwandans in Middle East are keeping safe

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
The GSMA gives a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape.
Featured

Press release: Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA lifetime achievement award for transforming global telecommunications

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Health workers attend to patients at Girubuzima Health Center in Burera District. Courtesy
Health

Misclassified under Mutuelle de Santé? Here’s what to do

Tuesday, March 03, 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
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
Bruce Melodie speaks during a panel discussion at the 20th National Dialogue Council in Kigali on Friday, February 6. Courtesy

Five ways you can make money on social media

Thursday, February 26, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
Featured

NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Officials follow a traditional ballet during a high-level customer engagement forum hosted by NCBA in Musanze. Courtesy
Featured

NCBA commits to financing Musanze’s urban development

Monday, February 23, 2026
Central Bank has reiterated that low-denomination coins remain legal tender. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank reaffirms validity of coins amid public complaints

Friday, February 20, 2026