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The government is tightening its tax oversight of the digital economy through new VAT collection rules that target foreign digital service providers

How new tax rules affect digital platforms

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC).

AI, online learning drive call for law review

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency

Monday, June 08, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe shares a toast with John Armiger, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy, during an event in Kigali on June 4. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Rwanda seeks deeper cooperation with US in space exploration - Nduhungirehe

Thursday, June 04, 2026

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Mobile World Congress postponed

Thursday, June 04, 2026

A pupil undergoes e-Ndangamuntu registration process at ADEPR Remera in Kigali. Kellya Keza

Over 4.4 million enrolled as digital ID rollout expands across Eastern Province

Thursday, June 04, 2026

A prefabricated edge modular data center. The facilities are viewed as a scalable option for countries seeking to expand digital infrastructure without building large centralized campuses. COURTESY: Modular Building Institute.

Localized computing infrastructure vital for Africa’s AI future

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Lt Col Dr Gaspard Harerimana, Director General of Digitisation at the Ministry of Defence, during an interaction at Igihango cy' Urungano at Intare Conference Arena on Saturday, May 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Genocide ideology now relying on AI, digital platforms, experts warn

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Cross-border trucks pass through the Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo

EAC, IGAD tackle roaming, cross-border payment costs

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Students during ICT lesson at Mother Mary International School Complex in Kimironko. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

As AI reshapes learning, can schools keep up?

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Panelists after engaging in a discussion in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Courtesy

Trust emerges as fintech’s next big challenge

Monday, May 18, 2026

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Africa’s AI adoption stuck in pilot phase, new report finds

Friday, May 15, 2026

Rwanda Capital Markets Authority has outlined how upcoming virtual asset regulations will govern cryptocurrency trading. File

Regulator assures scrutiny of cryptos before licensing

Friday, May 15, 2026

The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

RRA has introduced a new digital verification feature in the e-tax motor vehicle module aimed at improving transparency and compliance in vehicle ownership transfers. COURTESY

New tracking code system introduced for vehicle ownership transfer

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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What are virtual assets and how do they work?

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks at a panel discussion during the Rwanda AI Scaling Hub Community Convening on May 2

Rwanda to co-chair AI session at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Thursday, May 07, 2026