MTN, Government launch Connect Rwanda 2.0
The telco launched 4G-enabled smartphone, IKOSORA+, as part of the Connect Rwanda 2.0 campaign during a ceremony in Kirehe.
Rwandan correspondent
1:20
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.
1:20
Rwanda advocates for AI governance
Rwanda's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, together with the World Economic Forum, will host a high-level AI summit in Africa around the end of 2024.
3:00
MTN Rwanda’s finance programme results in 120,000 new devices in the market
According to the telco, this has resulted in a 25.7% increase in smartphone penetration, leading to increased mobile internet use.
1:10
MTN Group celebrates 25 years in Rwanda
The telecom provider says it will continue to invest in Rwanda and is committed to continuing to work with the government.
3:00
Africa’s top telco CEOs want mobile industry tax reductions
The group met in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss the prospects and obstacles for stronger partnerships with African governments, to achieve digital inclusion.
3:00
ITU remains concerned despite US$24bn collected for global connectivity
Rwanda acknowledges role played by Secretary-General of the UN agency Houlin Zhao.
4:10
Rwanda, WEF launch Africa’s first C4IR
Data governance and emerging technologies, such as data governance, artificial intelligence and machine learning, will be critical areas of focus.
1:50
July blast-off for Rwanda Space Agency
ICT and Innovation Ministry said the Agency will position the country to actively participate in the global space economy, valued at over US$400-billion.
2:10
Rwanda's Kagame bemoans country's low smartphone penetration rate
President vows more action to address issues of cost and quality.
2:10
Africa's first electronic world trade platform in Rwanda
Alibaba's Jack Ma, President Paul Kagame commit to MoUs.
1:40
Kagame lauds agritech's fledgling entrepreneurs
Rwandan leader believes the technology available today means there has never been a better time to tap into opportunities in agricultural sector.