Re-Banatex, the startup founded by Jonathan Shauri Kalibatha, has been crowned the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2025, walking away with the top prize of Rwf 50 million on Friday, November 14. The company, which transforms banana fibers into eco-friendly products such as bags, footwear, mats, and other sustainable items, stood out among this year’s […]
MTN Rwanda has crossed the 8-million-subscriber mark, reflecting the growing adoption of mobile technology and digital services across the country. According to the company’s financial results for the nine months that ended September 30, this year, mobile subscribers increased by 6.9 percent to reach 8.1 million, while active data users grew by 7.5 percent to […]
Rwanda's transition to electric mobility is accelerating, fueled by supportive policies and innovative partnerships. Rwanda’s shift from fuel-based transport to electric mobility is gaining speed, backed by government policies, growing investor confidence, and an ecosystem of innovators. From only 19 electric vehicles (EVs) in 2020, the number has surged to 512 fully electric cars and […]
CEO Attributes Job Cuts to Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Amazon has officially announced the layoff of 14,000 employees, a decision that has raised questions about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workforce. The announcement comes as the company’s CEO indicated that advancements in AI technology are likely to lead to further job losses […]
Concerns Grow Over Potential Impact of Shareholder Decisions on Leadership The chair of Tesla has issued a warning that CEO Elon Musk may consider resigning if a proposed trillion-dollar pay package is rejected by shareholders. This announcement comes amid increasing scrutiny from influential advisory firms, Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services, which have both recommended […]
The new AI initiative aims to enhance digital inclusivity and accessibility across Rwanda and beyond. MTN Rwanda has unveiled ‘Ms. Baza’, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, designed to make digital services more inclusive and accessible across the country and other African markets. The announcement was made during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025 […]
Community Engagement and Technological Innovation Drive Environmental Initiative In Kagarama village, Kamonyi District, a significant environmental initiative took place on October 24, 2024, as Isaro Econext and Group Vivendi Africa (GVA) Rwanda, through their brand CanalBox, collaborated with students and community members to plant avocado trees. This event precedes Rwanda’s official launch of the 2024-2025 […]
New Initiative Aims to Bridge the Digital Divide in Africa and Asia To address the high cost of internet-capable devices, which is one of the biggest barriers to digital inclusion, global technology and telecommunication industry leaders have launched a new initiative aimed at advancing handset affordability in Africa and Asia. According to the Global System […]
A collaborative effort aims to develop inclusive AI language models to enhance Africa's technological landscape. A coalition of African and global partners has launched a collaborative initiative aimed at developing inclusive African large language models (LLMs) to strengthen the continent’s artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem. The initiative was unveiled during the third Mobile World Congress (MWC) […]
The Mobile World Congress 2025 aims to bridge Africa's digital divide through innovative technologies. All roads lead to the Kigali Convention Center (KCC), where Africa’s largest connectivity summit opens with artificial intelligence (AI) and financial technology (fintech) dominating an agenda that seeks to translate mobile infrastructure into measurable economic gains. The three-day Mobile World Congress […]