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Delegates follow a panel discussion at the Summit that aimed to discuss how Africa can leverage mobile infrastructure to achieve economic gains. Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Affordability and infrastructure gaps stall Africa’s 5G rollout, experts warn

Friday, October 24, 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
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Frenchman Valentin Royer (R)won back-to-back ATP Challenger 75 and 100 in Kigali in 2025-File
Tennis

Dates for 2026 ATP Challenger Kigali announced

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at a dinner hosted to welcome participants to the Mobile World Congress 2025, in Kigali on Tuesday on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Technology

AI, next-gen tech must empower Africa, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
Leaders from across Africa will gather in Madrid, Spain, on October 22–23, 2025, for the Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), a global summit focused on integrating water, sanitation, and climate action.
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Featured: African leaders unite to tackle water, sanitation, and climate crisis

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Delegates during a conference in the grand auditorium at Kigali Convention Centre. The first and only conference hotel has to date hosted over 4,370 events and more than 1,875,000 guests. Courtesy
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Featured: Radisson Blu Hotel, KCC nominated for World Travel Awards 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rwanda offers a useful example through its Capital Market Investment Clinic, which has helped local corporates and SMEs raise capital through the stock market in recent years.file

ASEA 2025: Adapting to global shifts by democratising Africa’s capital markets

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy
Health

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025