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The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda Sujay Chakrabarti and George Kimathi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet

Friday, March 06, 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
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
Minister Abdallah Utumatwishima joins participants for a group photo during the celebration of the 23rd International Mother Language Day in Kigali on Tuesday, February 24. Craish Bahizi
Culture

Code-switching, foreign languages could erode Ikinyarwanda, officials say

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Ndoli Mitali, the Chief Commercial Officer at Broadband Systems Corporation speaks during an interview in Kigali. Photo by Kellya
Featured

BSC’s Starlink authorisation enhances internet reliability in Rwanda

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Local artiste Bruce Melodie shares his views during a panel discussion session at Umushyikirano as Scovia Mutesi looks on, on Friday, February 6. Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Monetising digital content needed as soon as yesterday

Sunday, February 08, 2026
More than 470 disaster incidents have been recorded across Rwanda since the onset of the rainy season in September, leaving at least 67 people dead and 123 others injured.
Environment

Disasters kill 67 in five months as lightning emerges deadliest hazard

Sunday, January 18, 2026
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 Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File
Technology

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
Technology

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

Saturday, January 03, 2026
The New Times

Meet 10 most powerful billionaires of Africa to watch in 2026

Saturday, December 20, 2025