MTN, Rwanda unite to accelerate Africa's AI vision

The telco says fintech innovation and surging data consumption boosted the company’s Q1 results, recording 12.3% year-on-year increase in service revenue.

The vision includes accelerating the availability of low-cost smartphones, increasing mobile banking options, and decreasing barriers to digital participation.

The telco says leadership rotation is part of a bigger strategy to support succession planning, drive operational excellence, and advance its Ambition 2025 mission.

The Global AI Summit, which will take place in Kigali next month, will bring together policymakers, and tech leaders to explore Africa's strategic approach to AI.

The government wants every home in Rwanda to be connected in the next 4 years.

The fintech received Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licences (Category II and III) from the National Bank of Rwanda.

The launch of a collaboration hub follows the country’s recent launch of a fintech strategy.

Philips and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated Lumify handheld tele-ultrasound devices to improve access to quality ultrasound services in Rwanda.

The Virtual Card is directly linked to the costomer's MTN MoMo account and can be accessed from any mobile phone.

The ambitious strategy, which covers 2024-2029, aims to attract US$200 million in investment for local fintech start-ups.

The AU’s health agency believes its technology platform can enhance healthcare delivery across the continent.

The GenFarm Project is piloted in partnership with Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda and Volkswagen Group Innovation Centre Europe.