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James Zhang, Vice President of Carrier Sales at Huawei Technologies, during an interview with The New Times on October 23. He lauded Rwanda’s digital ambition and infrastructure as a model for Africa
Featured

Rwanda has what it takes to lead Africa in AI, ICT - Huawei executive

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Panelists during a dialogue that aimed to explore strategies for strengthening crime prevention in Rwanda on October 22 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is scaling up efforts in crime prevention

Friday, October 24, 2025
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
Medics during an eye operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How can Africa balance tradition and innovation in healthcare?

Thursday, October 23, 2025
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology

New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI

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
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
Delegates tour an exhibition area at the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa, a three-day conference that opened in Kigali on October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Telecom leaders urge Africa to harness AI connectivity for inclusive growth

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
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion during the official launch of the Financial Sector Development Strategy on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

Listing more state-owned companies could boost capital market, experts say

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Modernising agriculture and promoting value addition can turn farming into a powerful engine for creating productive, dignified jobs that lift people out of poverty and sustain Rwanda’s inclusive growth.

Jobs first: The sustainable path to prosperity through employment

Friday, October 17, 2025