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RURA’s directive to make USSD short codes work across all mobile networks is a welcome and overdue intervention in Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Editorial

Ending the USSD maze is progress, but interoperability must be the destination

Friday, January 16, 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
Technology

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The events brought together a wide range of participants, including government officials, policymakers, regulators, technology experts, and investors, among others
Technology

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

Saturday, January 03, 2026
The New Times
Featured

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity Across Africa

Thursday, December 18, 2025
CanalBox now offers new payment options through MTN Mobile Money (18224#) and Airtel Money (182436#)
Featured

Canalbox announces new ways to pay subscription

Monday, December 15, 2025
University students can now withdraw money and make cashless payments via Airtel Money, with their accounts linked to the service. Courtesy
Featured

Airtel, BRD team up to promote fee-free digital payments for university students

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025
The New Times
Education

New study shows how Rwandan schools can cut internet costs

Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Airtel Rwanda has launched ‘Christmas Flavour’ and ‘Ikokinge' packs programmes to celebrate end of year with Rwandans through music. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Airtel launches festive season line-up, teams up with Israel Mbonyi

Thursday, November 20, 2025
An Irembo employee demonstrates the portal in Kigali on March 18, 2019, as the government plans to simplify public service access by reducing unnecessary document requirements on IremboGov, the e-governance platform. Photo by E. Kwizera
Technology

Irembo applications set for upgrade as govt cuts document uploads

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
The partnership was announced during the three-day Mobile World Congress in Kigali, held from October 21 to 23, 2025, and forms part of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.
Featured

How Airtel Africa Foundation, partners will boost digital skills in Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
Officials ran a live 5G speed test to showcase ZTE’s successful rollout of the new radio access network. Photos by Kellya Raissa Keza.
Featured

ZTE, Airtel Africa mark 10 years, unveil latest 5G base station in Kigali

Friday, October 24, 2025