Rwanda

COMESA takes on regional roaming tariffs

COMESA is considering policy coherence and regulation to promote cross-border interconnectivity, increase regional competitiveness, and ensure competitive tariffs.
Rwandan correspondent
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Zambia’s 156 constituencies receive Starlink kits from govt

The kits are intended for distribution in the country’s parliamentary constituencies and will help improve citizen access to the My e-Parliament app, as well as other online services.
1:20
Feb 26, 2024

Chinese miner arrested in Zimbabwe for using Starlink

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who uses Starlink services illegally.
1:20
Feb 16, 2024

Rwanda lauds growth in transactions on e-government portal

Since its launch, today Irembo hosts over 40 e-services deriving from 6 different government agencies with more than 90,000 users a month.
1:30
Feb 13, 2024

WHO taps into Africa's flourishing mobile money space

WHO is one of the worldwide organisations moving away from the inconvenient and risky habit of paying wages in cash.
1:30
Feb 1, 2024

Airtel Africa looking to buy back shares

Despite challenging markets, the mobile telco group’s operations are experiencing strong growth.
1:50
Jan 24, 2024

Zimbabwe cracks down on Starlink users

Authorities are launching state-wide operations to apprehend anyone who is using Elon Musk's Starlink.
1:20
Jan 18, 2024

Rwanda seeks for 100% smartphone coverage in three years

The goal is for all users in the East African country of 14 million to have access to a 4G-enabled phone.
1:30
Jan 15, 2024

WHO Africa uses data analytics to combat disease epidemics

The alliance aims to create synergies to help governments harness data-driven solutions to combat diseases.
1:10
Jan 3, 2024

Senegal launches first all-electric bus rapid transit network

China Road and Bridge Corporation built the Dakar BRT project, which has a total length of 18.3 km, 23 bus stations, and three hub transfer stations.
1:40
Dec 13, 2023

Rwanda installs solar-powered internet in schools

The programme will make use of Ignite Power's new LinX device, which features solar-powered satellite terminals.
1:10
Dec 11, 2023

Rwanda announces support for agri-tech entrepreneurs

The $2m fund was established in collaboration with the ministry of agriculture and animal resources and the World Bank.