Rwanda launches AI education companion

MTN Rwanda’s nine-month profit jumped to $9.9 million (Rwf 13.3 billion), propelled by strong Mobile Money adoption, rising data usage, and disciplined cost management.

The collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free internet access and digital skills training to underserved communities in Rwanda.

The company, which already operates in Kenya and Tanzania, will provide internet connectivity solutions to businesses across the country.

As the Mobile World Congress Africa 2025 gets underway, President Paul Kagame urged African nations to take ownership of their digital destiny.

The government attributed this to the National Broadband Policy, strong public-private partnerships, and the reforms implemented to encourage competition.

Airtel, Axian Telecom, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange, and Vodacom today proposed a baseline set of minimum requirements for an affordable entry-level 4G smartphone.

The transaction is worth $274.5 million and includes around 1,465 sites, marking the first investment by Paradigm’s new Sub-Saharan African tower platform

From Rwanda’s rise as a digital powerhouse to the launch of new forums on AI policy, fintech innovation, and future skills, MWC25 Kigali gathers Africa’s tech leaders to chart the blueprint for a connected continent.

The facility is envisioned as a hub that will develop top talent, foster collaboration, and help Rwanda accomplish its objective of becoming a regional leader in cyber security capacity building.

President Paul Kagame has unveiled the continent’s first public flight of the EHang EH216-S, a self-piloting electric air taxi that is set to ease transport congestion.

SMEs and women are targets for the upskilling initiative between the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the country.

With revenue up 13% and fintech surging, MTN Rwanda cements its lead as the country’s top telecom player ahead of MTN Group’s H1 results.