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Rwanda to switch off 3G networks on 30 June 2027
The Government of Rwanda has approved a phased plan to retire the country’s 2G and 3G mobile networks and complete the transition to 4G and 5G.
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Fighting Misinformation Online
Although its use became even more perceptible than it was before when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world and shifted almost everything online, the…
How to protect your privacy in IoT
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a term used to describe smart devices, other than computers, phones and tablets that require connection to the…
MINICT and JICA sign a new agreement dubbed “Digital and Innovation Promotion Project”
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) sign a technical cooperation agreement that will enable…
Rwanda Digital Acceleration Project Receives US$ 100 boost
Government of Rwanda and the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank (AIIB) today signed a concessional loan agreement worth US$ 100 million…
Safe Digital Transactions During the Festive Season
We’re entering the festive season, and that means lots of expenses as we buy gifts for our loved ones and prepare for the holidays and end of year…
“This Is Just The Beginning”- President Kagame Promises Young Entrepreneurs At First Hanga Pitch Fest
President Paul Kagame has promised more support for youth looking to venture into entrepreneurship and innovation, as one of the ways to spur…
Hanga Pitchfest Attracts over 400 Startups
The inaugural Hanga Pitchfest Startup competition was launched on 3rd November 2021, attracting over 400 applications from innovators across the…
RWANDA PASSES NEW LAW PROTECTING PERSONAL DATA
KIGALI, RWANDA - Rwanda’s law on the protection of personal data and privacy was officially gazetted on 15th October 2021. One of the tenets of this…
#ConnectRwanda smartphone distribution continues, targeting one smartphone to one household in every village
The Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) in partnership with MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) today continues distribution of smartphones under the…