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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
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health

Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

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
Paediatrician Dr Jean Claude Kanyamihigo at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remer. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

World Hearing Day 2026: Protecting children from preventable hearing loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Students interact during a group work in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Digital work holds promise for Rwanda’s young population

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
Former Rwanda international Danny Usengimana, gives balls to children of his academy in Rugende in Gasabo District. File
Football

Former Amavubi star challenges youngsters to defend national pride

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by the Senate to explain government plans to address persistent challenges in the livestock sector. File
Agriculture

Senate summons PM over issues in livestock sector

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Workers on duty at a garment factory in Musanze District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The desirability of indifference

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka
Africa

AFC/M23 says it destroyed Kinshasa’s drones in Kisangani

Monday, March 02, 2026