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Rubia Coffee Roasters staff pose for a photo with their award after being ranked 54th in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, becoming the first in Rwanda to feature the prestigious list. Dan Gatsinzi.
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Kigali-based Rubia Coffee Roasters among world’s top 100 coffee shops: Why it matters

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
The GSMA gives a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, recognising his role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape.
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Press release: Sunil Bharti Mittal conferred GSMA lifetime achievement award for transforming global telecommunications

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Technology

Can digital jobs deliver Rwanda’s employment ambitions?

Monday, March 02, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
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Surgical education in Rwanda: From an academic standpoint

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Building resilient and inclusive health systems for rare diseases in Africa

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
Bruce Melodie speaks during a panel discussion at the 20th National Dialogue Council in Kigali on Friday, February 6. Courtesy

Five ways you can make money on social media

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Anass Khanchoufi, the Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company and Belinda Bwiza, One Acre Fund Country Director sign an agreement in Bugesera on February 23. Courtesy
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RFC, One Acre Fund partner to bring customised fertilisers to smallholder farmers

Monday, February 23, 2026