Hybrid vehicles have gone from niche technology to mainstream choice, offering the best of two worlds; the efficiency of electric propulsion and the reliability of internal combustion. Yet despite their popularity, many drivers still treat hybrid cars the same as conventional petrol cars- an oversight that often leads to unnecessary repairs, reduced battery life and […]
How NBA Africa is fueling a new generation of tech innovators across the continent
When NBA Africa announced the five winners of its second triple-double accelerator demo day, the moment captured a shift already underway across the continent, where sport, technology and entrepreneurship are converging to create an entirely new innovation economy. The accelerator, launched only last year, has rapidly become one of the most influential platforms connecting Africa’s […]
Rwanda’s CCN, ACES program earn global accreditation
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES) and the Clean Cooling Network (CCN) have achieved a major milestone after their Train the Trainer program in Kigali received formal accreditation from the UK’s Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE). The recognition elevates the initiative into a globally recognized academic pathway, enabling students to […]
Rwanda deepens U.S. ties in nuclear energy and conservation
Rwanda is advancing its collaboration with the United States across key sectors of energy innovation and environmental conservation, in a move that underscores the country’s vision for sustainable growth and technological self-reliance. While in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva held bilateral meetings with U.S. officials and development partners aimed at deepening cooperation in […]
Africa HealthTech summit accelerates agenda for universal health coverage
The Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) 2025 closed on a high note, reaffirming Africa’s commitment to harnessing technology and innovation to build inclusive, data-driven, and resilient health systems capable of delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The three-day continental gathering, held from October 13th to 15th, brought together Ministers, AI experts, health professionals, investors, and development partners […]
Rwanda sets pace for a digitally connected health future
The Africa HealthTech Summit (AHTS) 2025 officially opened on October 13, 2025 in Kigali with a call for collaboration, equity, and innovation to drive the continent’s transition toward digitally connected health systems. Held under the theme “Connected Care: Scaling Innovation Towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC),” the three-day summit brought together ministers, health leaders, investors, innovators, […]
Digital, Health, and Energy: Kagame mobilises strategic EU partnerships in Brussels
Kigali, Rwanda – Today, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame joined a high-level summit in Brussels, Belgium, for the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum (GGF) 2025, hosted by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The two-day forum is a pivotal event focusing on “Advancing Global Connectivity in the Face of Geopolitical and Geoeconomic Challenges,” […]
Kigali to host Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025
Kigali is set to once again take center stage in Africa’s technology revolution as Rwanda hosts the 2025 edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa on October 21, 2025. The global event, returning to the Rwandan capital for the third consecutive year, underscores the country’s growing reputation as a continental hub for innovation and […]
WB launches drive to elevate education standards in Rwanda
This week, the Ministry of Education of Rwanda inaugurated a support mission under the Quality Basic Education for Human Capital Development Project, a drive championed by the World Bank. The Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Charles Karakye, received and discussed Rwanda’s efforts to upgrade classrooms, textbooks, and teacher support systems with visiting WB team. The mission will […]
Rwanda and Morocco sign air transport deal to boost connectivity
Rwanda and Morocco have entered into a new partnership to expand cooperation in air transport, a move expected to ease travel and strengthen trade ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed on September 25, 2025, on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, Canada. Rwanda was represented by […]