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Satellite communication continues to grow in prominence as a complement to terrestrial networks. COURTESY
Technology

How are hybrid connectivity solutions changing digital access in Africa?

Friday, October 24, 2025
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda has launched its first National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP), providing a comprehensive framework to ensure resilient communication systems during disasters. Courtesy.
Technology

Rwanda strengthens telecom systems for disaster response

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Delegates during the Mobile World Congress in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

People should indeed be at the center of Africa’s digital transformation

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Minister of Labour Christine Nkulikiyinka speaks at the Ingazi Stakeholders’ Engagement Luncheon.
Technology

New digital hub to bridge youth skills gap

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Telecom regulators from eleven eastern Africa countries are calling for new joint rules on how radio spectrum is managed. Courtesy
Technology

Eastern African telcos push for spectrum reform

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
TransAfrica Communications (TrAC) officials and staff pose for a group photo. TrAC has been acquired by Connecting Communities Africa (Connecting Communities)
Featured

Press release: TrAC, Connecting Communities Africa join forces to expand inclusive connectivity across Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Anita Umuhire, the Chief Financial Officer of Bank of Kigali, cuts a cake with BK customers during the Customer Service Week celebration at the headquarters on Friday, October 10. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Customer Service Week: Bank of Kigali reaffirms commitment to customer-centric banking

Saturday, October 11, 2025
According to IQVIA, a multinational company focused on health information technology and clinical research, in 2020, 90,000 new health apps were released.

Digital health for community impact: Beyond access to real transformation

Wednesday, October 08, 2025