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Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. 
Business

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali and other officials at the launch of the campaign, branded Tunga Taci na MTN, launched on Tuesday, August 19, at MTN headquarters. Titus Manzi
Featured

MTN Rwanda, Yellow launch smartphone financing scheme ‘Tunga Taci na MTN’

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TANAKA Akihiko, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
International

Africa and Japan: Co-Creating a Future Through Youth, Innovation, and Partnership

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025
The New Times

How AI can disrupt decentralized energy in Africa

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Paula Musoni, the Minister of ICT and Innovation said that Rwanda targets to promote financial inclusion and support economic development through technology.File
Technology

Rwanda’s five-year plan to accelerate fintech adoption

Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, during a podcast interview by The Rundown that was released on April 15. Courtesy
Technology

Minister Ingabire urges innovators to build AI solutions with values, ethics

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The New Times

The AI Divide: Why Africa must lead its own digital destiny

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Catalyst Fund Climate Adaptation and Resilience Program for African Startups.
Education

Advance your career: Top six fellowships, funding programmes open for applications

Saturday, April 05, 2025
According to C4IR, by 2030, AI is estimated to add $2.9 trillion to the African economy, emphasizing the opportunities and economic advantages of AI for Africa.
Technology

Over 1,000 global leaders to gather in Kigali for Global AI Summit

Friday, March 28, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of the national technology transfer and commercialization strategy. The launch was attended by officials from government, academia, and the private sector. Photos by Kelly Keza
Finance

FEATURED: How Rwanda’s developed commercialisation strategy will contribute to socio-economic development

Monday, March 24, 2025