Starting in early 2026, the Government of Rwanda plans to introduce new tests to identify the DNA of unborn babies. The initiative aims to strengthen the fight against sexual violence and speed up justice for victims. The tests will be conducted between the sixth and eighth weeks of pregnancy without surgery or any procedures that…
Every few months I put together a guide on which AI system to use. Since I last wrote my guide, however, there has been a subtle but important shift in how the major AI products work. Increasingly, it isn’t about the best model, it is about the best overall system for most people. The good…
President Donald Trump has said he believes the hostages held in Gaza will be released “very soon” as mediators prepare to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The discussions are expected to focus on a 20-point U.S. peace proposal, which includes the release of hostages and the transfer…
Rwandan artists Platini and Nel Ngabo traveled to Zanzibar on September 24, 2025, to shoot music videos for their Vibranium album. While two videos are planned, more may be added depending on their schedule during the week-long stay. KINA Music’s director, Ishimwe Clement, confirmed that the videos will feature songs from the album, which was…
Heart diseases, like other non-communicable diseases, can be prevented if people adopt healthy habits, according to Prof. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a pediatric cardiologist and head of Rwanda’s NCD Alliance. Speaking to journalists ahead of World Heart Day, which will be marked on September 28 in Rubavu District, Prof. Mucumbitsi emphasized that early check-ups and lifestyle changes…
PayPal Holdings Inc. and Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. have announced a multiyear partnership to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into digital payments. The deal, revealed on Wednesday, aims to transform how people shop and pay online. Under the agreement, PayPal’s checkout services will be built into key Google platforms, including Google Cloud, Google Ads, and…
Rising Academies · Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda About the job The context: Across the developing world, more children than ever are in school – but they are not learning. A recent study estimated that less than 1% of school children in Sub-Saharan Africa attend a school where the teaching meets basic standards of quality. At…
Three students were injured on Tuesday, September 16, when a Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) drone crashed in Rutsiro District. According to an RDF statement, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was conducting a routine training exercise when it was diverted by adverse weather conditions and went down at approximately 1:40 p.m. Two of the students received…
Hybrid . Full time Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Description The Research Associate will support AfriClimate AI’s applied research portfolio by contributing to the development, fine-tuning, and validation of AI-driven climate and weather modelling tools. Working closely with the research team, the successful candidate will play a hands-on role in data preparation, model development and evaluation, ensuring that…
HybridFull time Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Description The Research Lead will provide scientific and operational leadership for AfriClimate AI’s applied research portfolio, guiding the development, fine-tuning, and validation of AI-driven climate and weather modelling tools. The role involves coordinating a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with African and international partners, and ensuring research outputs are high-quality, open, and impactful….
