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Fred Swaniker, founder and CEO of Sand Technologies.

Between Fear and Opportunity: How AI is reshaping the workplace

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the registration for electronic identity cards for foreigners, refugees, migrants and other non-Rwandan nationals is ongoing in Kigali.

Where can refugees, foreigners register for digital ID?

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Nyanza residents participate in the identity verification and photo-taking exercise in preparation for receiving the Digital National ID (e-ndangamuntu).
Photos: Vincent Sugira

How a Sunday trip turned me into a digital identity

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Elon Musk reveals plan to build city on the Moon.

Elon Musk reveals plan to build city on the Moon

Monday, February 09, 2026

NIDA Director General Josephine Mukesha (R) gets photographed during digital ID enrolment at Rugando cell office in Kimihurura, Kigali on Feb 7

Digital ID: Nearly 1.5m enrolled, registration reaches Kigali

Saturday, February 07, 2026

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge, and Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships, receive the award after Rwanda was recognized for IREMBO services with the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, February 4. Courtesy

Rwanda's Irembo scoops global GovTech award

Thursday, February 05, 2026

The New Times

From tech to food systems: Murasira outlines new mission at food agency

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Officials at the launch of an integrated Labour Market Information System (LMIS), aimed at supporting evidence-based employment planning and driving broader economic transformation, in August 2024. File

Digital platforms reshape how job seekers meet employers

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Patricia Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI).

Which Rwandan digital solutions are finding markets abroad?

Thursday, January 22, 2026

UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The New Times

Rwanda bets on digital trust seal to grow tech exports

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a new directive requiring that all approved short codes be activated and integrated across all mobile networks. Courtesy

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026

From politics and wildlife to space and satire, AI left its mark across every corner of 2025. Illustrated by GPT-5 nano.

Seven ways AI changed everything in 2025

Monday, January 12, 2026

A modern interior paired with smart technology allows blinds to open automatically at sunrise, while climate controls adjust the temperature for comfort throughout the day. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.

What does the future of smart living look like in Kigali?

Friday, January 09, 2026

The Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File

Six key technology events coming to Kigali in 2026

Monday, January 05, 2026

The events brought together a wide range of participants, including government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and investors, among others

Seven 2025 events that cemented Kigali’s role in Africa’s digital transformation

Saturday, January 03, 2026

The Rwanda Development Board will launch a new, consolidated digital portal known as One Stop Center, to move the country’s business registration process entirely online. Courtesy

Business registration to go fully online – RDB

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Technicians convert fuel-powered motorbikes into electric motorbikes. Courtesy

What will it take to convert 120,000 motorcycles into electric models?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

A teacher inspects students during an English course at GS Kimisange. Dan GATSINZI

New digital attendance system aims to curb school dropouts

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025