Rwanda

Rwanda intends to connect every home by 2029

The government wants every home in Rwanda to be connected in the next 4 years.
Rwandan correspondent
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Fintech Nsano enters Rwanda with two licences

The fintech received Payment Aggregation and Payment Remittances Service Licences (Category II and III) from the National Bank of Rwanda.
1:30
27 Feb

Rwanda launches fintech hub

The launch of a collaboration hub follows the country’s recent launch of a fintech strategy.
2:30
Feb 5, 2025

Smart Africa unveils the Africa AI Council

The newly established council will provide a platform for countries to realise the continent’s ambition to leverage AI to transform economies.
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Jan 22, 2025

Philips supports Rwanda’s health tech plan

Philips and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation donated Lumify handheld tele-ultrasound devices to improve access to quality ultrasound services in Rwanda.
2:10
Nov 29, 2024

MoMo Rwanda, MasterCard partner to introduce virtual card

The Virtual Card is directly linked to the costomer's MTN MoMo account and can be accessed from any mobile phone.
1:20
Nov 29, 2024

Rwanda launches 5year multi-million dollar ambitions fintech strategy

The ambitious strategy, which covers 2024-2029, aims to attract US$200 million in investment for local fintech start-ups.
2:20
Nov 15, 2024

IBM, SEforALL launch AI solutions for urban development

The solutions allow decision-makers and legislators to map urbanisation and identify energy and infrastructure needs for developing towns.
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Nov 12, 2024

Africa CDC launches digital medical marketplace

The AU’s health agency believes its technology platform can enhance healthcare delivery across the continent.
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Nov 11, 2024

Ericsson deepens African agenda with schools project

The company cooperates with its global partners to promote Kenya's National Broadband Strategy, which aims to connect all schools by 2030.
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Oct 24, 2024

Lack of encryption in protecting data puts Africa at risk

According to the Internet Society, a lack of encryption training for digital security threatens Africa's economies.
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VW pilots modern farming with e-tractors in Rwanda

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