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An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
Some experts pose for a photo after their presentations on a theme 'AI Enabled Telco Charting the Course from Telco to Techco” at Mobile World Congress in Kigali on October 23. From fast to smart — and now, to self-thinking. The telco-to-techco shift is rewriting what machines can be,” experts said at MWC Kigali 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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How manufacturers are shaping the next phase of telecom

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
John Giusti, GSMA Deputy Director General, during the interview with The New Times on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa in Kigali, on Thursday, October 23. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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From policy to action: How Kigali became ground zero for Africa’s connectivity revolution

Friday, October 24, 2025
Satellite communication continues to grow in prominence as a complement to terrestrial networks. COURTESY
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How are hybrid connectivity solutions changing digital access in Africa?

Friday, October 24, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion at the Summit that aimed to discuss how Africa can leverage mobile infrastructure to achieve economic gains. Dan Gatsinzi
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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.
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Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Kigali Convention Centre.
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Young innovators key to Africa’s digital leap, says Airtel Africa boss

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rwanda has launched its first National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP), providing a comprehensive framework to ensure resilient communication systems during disasters. Courtesy.
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Rwanda strengthens telecom systems for disaster response

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
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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
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Eastern African telcos push for spectrum reform

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
A resident is served by Irembo agent as they unveiled the BYIKORERE Campaign, that aims at revolutionizing how citizens access and engage with government services in Burera in May 2023. Courtesy

The impact of digital transformation on local government service delivery in Rwanda: A compressive review

Thursday, October 02, 2025