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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
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
Monzer Ali, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a past meeting in Kigali. The telecom company confirmed that its services were facing disruptions on Wednesday, November 12. Courtesy
Technology

MTN Rwanda reports internet disruptions

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, D.C., United States. Internet Photo

IMF Africa financing a beautiful ugly relationship

Friday, November 07, 2025
The MTN Anti-DDoS Solution, unveiled on Wednesday, November 5, marks the company’s latest move to strengthen Rwanda’s digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
Featured

MTN launches anti-DDoS solution to shield businesses from cyberattacks

Thursday, November 06, 2025