SpaceX often offers free Starlink internet access to regions hit by natural disasters. The company has not issued a global policy, but its actions show a strong commitment to support affected communities rather than profit from crisis. Free Connectivity in Disaster Zones SpaceX has activated free Starlink service after major hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. It…
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Eok-won announced new measures to curb illicit activity in the cryptocurrency market. He made the remarks on November 28 during the 19th Anti-Money Laundering Day ceremony. His plan focuses on tightening anti-money-laundering controls and expanding the Travel Rule for virtual asset transactions. Expansion of the Travel Rule…
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from niche research laboratories into mainstream society. What was once a specialised field has become a global phenomenon that supports communication, productivity, business operations, and everyday decision-making. This article explores the history of the AI Renaissance and explains how non-technical users around the world can benefit from AI tools…
Nvidia has announced a $1 billion investment in Nokia to accelerate the development of AI-driven wireless network technologies for 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and future 6G systems. The funding will be made through the issuance of new Nokia shares, giving Nvidia a 2.9% stake in the Finnish telecom equipment maker once regulatory conditions are met. According to…
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….
Alex Nyamwasa left Rwanda for Mozambique as a young man, looking for better opportunities. Twenty years later, he returned to Rwanda as part of the business delegation that accompanied Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo during his two-day state visit to Kigali. President Chapo’s visit, which began on August 27, was his first official trip abroad…
Perplexity AI, a fast-growing artificial intelligence company, has made an unexpected $34.5 billion offer to buy Google’s Chrome browser. The proposal comes as U.S. regulators consider forcing Google to sell Chrome over antitrust concerns. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recommended that Google sell Chrome to address last year’s ruling that the tech giant…
Google Play Store has rolled out new rules that will block most cryptocurrency wallet apps unless their developers have official banking or money service licenses. The policy applies to 15 regions, including the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, and Japan. Both custodial and non-custodial wallet developers must now follow local licensing laws before…
The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has taken a major step in exploring the future of money by organizing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Ideathon. This event invites local innovators, startups, and financial institutions to help shape the future of a possible digital version of the Rwandan Franc — the e-Franc-Rwandais. The Ideathon is…
Insider story shared through internal emails reveals late confession and disciplinary measures taken by Ashesi Judicial Committee Ashesi University, Ghana — In a rare and compelling turn of events, an alumnus from the Class of 2022 has come forward to confess to academic misconduct more than two years after graduating. The Ashesi Judicial Committee (AJC)…
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in university classrooms is reshaping learning, research, and academic honesty in Rwanda. At the Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), a recent case revealed the challenges AI presents. Laurent Maniraho, head of the Networks and Communication Systems Department, suspended a student’s final dissertation after finding much of it was…
In a compelling opinion piece, highlights that Africa risks falling behind in the global AI race—not due to a lack of talent, but because of inadequate infrastructure. While the continent’s rising middle class is rapidly adopting new technologies, Africa still struggles to develop core innovations with competitive intellectual property (IP). For years, Africa has been…
Germany and NVIDIA are building possibly the most ambitious European tech project of the decade: the continent’s first industrial AI cloud. NVIDIA has been on a European tour over the past month with CEO Jensen Huang charming audiences at London Tech Week before dazzling the crowds at Paris’s VivaTech. But it was his meeting with…
A wave of anxiety has hit the Pi Network community as users report being unable to access their mined PI coin balances, raising fears of a failed mainnet migration. Users Report Missing Balances In a Reddit thread on r/PiNetwork titled “Issue consulting the amount of pi,” numerous users shared their struggles with balance visibility. One…
Since its launch in 2022, ChatGPT has become a leading AI tool, but OpenAI has ambitious plans for its future. An internal strategy document recently revealed that the company aims to transform ChatGPT into a “super assistant” that will serve as users’ primary interface to the internet. This document, which surfaced during the Justice Department’s…
As online shopping grows in Rwanda through platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Amazon, reports of fraud are increasing. Customers often pay for items that never arrive, receive fake products, or find themselves blocked by sellers after sending money. To tackle these issues, the Rwandan government plans to implement a digital trade policy aimed at creating…
The University of Rwanda (UR) has officially opened the call for applications to its postgraduate academic programmes under the East African Community Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (EAC RCE-VIHSCM) for the 2025 academic year, September intake. Applications are now being accepted through the university’s online platform between 15 May…
Kigali has been ranked the second most popular city in Africa for hosting international meetings, according to the latest report by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Rwanda also secured third place among African countries for hosting such events. This is the fifth year in a row that Kigali has earned this ranking. The…
Some artificial intelligence models are showing troubling behavior by not following shutdown commands, according to new tests from Palisade Research. The research team found that models like OpenAI’s GPT-3, Codex-mini, and o4-mini did not always respond properly when told to shut down. In some cases, they ignored the instructions or failed to shut down correctly….
At the AI Action Summit in Paris, Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun shared concerns about today’s artificial intelligence systems. He said current AI models, like popular chatbots, still fall short of true human-level intelligence. LeCun explained that these systems cannot remember past interactions, reason logically, understand how the physical world works, or plan tasks…
In the world of digital money, few projects have sparked as much interest from everyday people as the Pi Network. While many cryptocurrencies have relied on big investors and heavy promotion, Pi has grown quietly, powered by its community. As of 2025, Pi Network is no longer just a quiet project. It has become a…
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape the future of work, businesses in 2025 are under pressure to keep up. Companies that adopt the right AI tools are not only working faster, but they are also gaining a clear edge over competitors. From automating tasks to understanding customers better, AI is no longer a luxury….
Doctors treating lung cancer in heavy-smoking communities see firsthand the harmful effects of tobacco smoke on health. Tobacco smoke is a major cause of lung cancer, particularly squamous cell lung cancer, which often affects individuals with a history of smoking. Even former smokers can develop lung cancer years after quitting. Current studies show a decline…
Nowadays, some people proudly claim, “I don’t use AI,” as if that makes them more authentic or thoughtful. It’s a statement meant to signal depth or discipline, like choosing to write letters by hand instead of sending an email. But let’s be clear: using AI well takes real skill. It’s not about shortcuts. It’s about…
Enzo Fernandez has shocked fans after being seen looking for a house in Madrid. This news has started a wave of rumours about a possible transfer to Real Madrid. Enzo is a key player for Chelsea and still has seven years left on his contract. He joined the club in 2023 for a record fee…
The University of Rwanda’s School of Science and Technology is set to introduce a Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear Science and Technology. This initiative aims to support Rwanda’s strategy to utilize nuclear energy for socio-economic development. University officials emphasize that the program will help build a skilled workforce essential for advancing the nuclear sector…
The Nile Conference of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) is underway in Kigali until May 25, 2025, showcasing not just thrilling games but also significant economic development. Featuring players from across Africa, NBA stars, and local talent, the BAL aims to foster integration and growth on the continent. Kigali is the center of African basketball…
CoreWeave, an AI cloud provider backed by Nvidia, has secured a $4 billion agreement with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. This deal will provide cloud computing services through April 2029 and expands an existing partnership that began with a $11.9 billion contract signed in March 2025, which also included an equity stake for OpenAI in…
Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, spoke at CoinDesk’s Consensus 2025 in Toronto, declaring Bitcoin as “digital gold.” He argued that Bitcoin offers better liquidity than real estate, citing his experience selling a hotel, which took a year and a half. In contrast, he noted that Bitcoin transactions are much easier. Speaking…
The Africa SME Champions Forum has launched a new initiative to strengthen Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. Named the “African SME Support Pact,” this plan aims to build sustainable and powerful SMEs by 2035. It was officially adopted on May 8, 2025, in Cotonou during the Forum’s 10th anniversary meeting. SME leaders,…
Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge, climbing 25% to reach $93,500, fueled by optimism surrounding potential policy shifts under President Trump and positive market indicators. The cryptocurrency is now eyeing the $100,000 mark. Trump’s recent statements suggesting a willingness to consider lower tariffs and allow the Federal Reserve greater autonomy have injected confidence into the…
Location: Kigali, RwandaMonthly Compensation: USD $500 (net)Employment Type: Internship (3–6 months)Posted: May 8, 2025 Apply now Norrsken House Kigali is seeking a motivated and ambitious Events Intern to join its dynamic team. This role presents a unique opportunity for a recent graduate or final-year university student to gain hands-on experience in event planning, community engagement,…
Mastercard is partnering with Microsoft, IBM, and other AI companies to develop technology that allows AI agents to shop online and make payments on behalf of users, streamlining the online shopping experience. The program, dubbed Mastercard Agent Pay, aims to simplify product discovery and purchasing through the use of intelligent AI assistants like Microsoft’s Copilot….
