Category: Technology
Africa Rewrites Its Digital Narrative in the Modern Age
Africa rewrites its digital narrative as technology transforms how the continent presents itself to the world. For many years, global media shaped Africa’s image with stories focused on conflict and crisis. Today, this perception is changing. With over 415 million mobile internet users, Africans now tell their own stories and highlight a new era of…
How Close Is Rwanda to Becoming Africa’s FinTech Innovation Center?
Overview of Rwanda’s Ambition Rwanda aims to become a leading FinTech hub in Africa. Its FinTech Strategy 2024–2029 sets this direction. The vision is to build Africa’s FinTech center of gravity. Many observers question this ambition. They compare Rwanda to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Egypt. These markets drew 80 percent of Africa’s FinTech funding…
SpaceX Provides Free Starlink Access During Natural Disasters
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…
Flying Cars on the Way: XPeng’s Ambitious Roadmap Wins Over Investors
XPeng (XPEV), the Chinese electric vehicle maker, saw its stock jump sharply on Monday after showcasing an impressive lineup of new technologies — including robotaxis, a humanoid robot prototype, and a flying car project. On Tuesday, the stock reached an intraday high of 28.06, its strongest level since July 2022, before easing back to around…
How AI Is Transforming App Creation Through “Vibe Coding”
AI is redefining who can build software and how quickly ideas can become working apps. A great example comes from Doher Drizzle Pablo, who found herself overwhelmed with travel reimbursements after moving from the Philippines to Sweden. Tired of dealing with endless spreadsheets, she turned to AI for help — without realizing she was stepping…
Rwanda Adopts Advanced Technology to Improve Disaster Communication Systems.
The National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP) sets out a detailed strategy to make sure Rwanda’s communication systems stay reliable and effective before, during, and after emergencies. It was jointly created by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA) to improve coordination and strengthen disaster management through…
Rwanda invests 300 billion Rwf in towers: A solution to Internet issues
The Minister of Technology and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, announced that Rwanda needs over 2,500 additional towers on top of existing ones to ensure 100% Internet coverage across the country. She explained that Rwanda plans to build 720 to 800 new towers to increase Internet coverage from 83% to 97%, requiring more than $300 million. Minister…
Nvidia Invests $1B in Nokia to Boost AI-Driven 6G
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…
Amazon to Build 12 Nuclear Energy Plants Similar to Those Planned in Rwanda
Amazon has unveiled new details about its ambitious plan to develop nuclear energy facilities in Washington State, where its global headquarters are located. Last year, the company signed an agreement with Energy Northwest, a consortium of state-owned power utilities in Washington, to support the construction of at least 12 nuclear energy plants by the early…
Samsung Profits Surge Amid Soaring Global Demand for AI Technology
For the first time in three years, Samsung Electronics is set to announce strong profits for the third quarter, driven by a sharp rise in prices for memory chips — key components used to store data in digital devices. The growth comes as companies around the world invest heavily in building and expanding powerful servers…