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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
Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy
Health

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Children during IT class at Ecole Primaire Nyaruyenzi in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District on January 31, 2020. File

Mandated corporate innovation: A path to igniting Rwanda’s innovation momentum

Friday, October 10, 2025
Delegates during the 2025 International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting in Kigali
Rwanda

12 major events to watch in Kigali before 2025 ends

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
The forum aimed to explore South Korea’s policies and best practices that could help Rwanda’s private sector achieve sustainable growth.
Featured

Rwanda, Republic of Korea collaborate on shaping the future of Rwandan startups

Thursday, October 02, 2025
The 2025 UCI Road World Championships finish line and podium at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

UCI 2025: Why the fury over Rwanda’s ‘sportswashing’?

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
A worker setting a temperature inside a cooling room at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Courtesy
Environment

Inaugural cooling festival to spotlight innovation in Kigali

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Diane Mukasahaha, founder and CEO of the textile company DIKAM Ltd, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition. 
Business

Rwandan businesswoman among 10 vying for big share of $1.5m

Friday, September 12, 2025
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali and other officials at the launch of the campaign, branded Tunga Taci na MTN, launched on Tuesday, August 19, at MTN headquarters. Titus Manzi
Featured

MTN Rwanda, Yellow launch smartphone financing scheme ‘Tunga Taci na MTN’

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
TANAKA Akihiko, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
International

Africa and Japan: Co-Creating a Future Through Youth, Innovation, and Partnership

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
BNR is exploring the development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) – a digital version of the Rwandan franc (e-Franc-Rwandais).  
Technology

What to know as Rwanda explores digital currency

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Dr. Jean-Népo Abdallah Utumatwishima, Minister of Youth and Arts, poses with other officials and winners of the 2025 AGUKA Idea Entrepreneurship Program, during a prize-giving ceremony held on June 24. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Youth investment facility: what’s in it for young entrepreneurs?

Friday, July 25, 2025