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November 19, 2019 •
Features, Online & Social, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Boomplay and Sony Music Entertainment join forces to expand African footprint
African music streaming service, Boomplay announced on Monday, 18 November 2019, that it’s teaming up with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) to expand its reach within Africa. The service, which already has over 60 million users with an impressive...
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October 22, 2019 •
Careers, East Africa, People •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Cisco appoints female Regional Manager for East Africa
Cisco announced on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, that it has officially appointed Sally Kimeu as Country Leader and Regional Manager for its East Africa operations in 10 countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, Djibouti, South...
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September 5, 2019 •
Company News, East Africa •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Global trade platform partners with customs agencies in East Africa
Global trade and technology platform, Kountable announced on Wednesday, 4 September 2019, that it has formed strategic partnerships with customs agencies in both Rwanda and Kenya. The first agencies to formally join the Kountable network were CLOFFIK and...
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September 5, 2019 •
East Africa, Mining & Energy, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on ENGIE acquires off-grid solar solutions company to light up Africa
Electric utility company, ENGIE has announced that it has expanded its decentralised energy offering in Africa through the acquisition of Mobisol, off-grid solar solutions company. It’s reported that Mobisol has operations in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Kenya...
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August 25, 2019 •
Education, Southern Africa •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Tech partnership to provide greater access to education in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe-based education access company, Educate announced that it has partnered with UK-based Fintech company, SympliFi. The partnership is said to enable Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom to invest in the education of their loved ones back home....
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July 22, 2019 •
East Africa, Mobile and Telecoms, Startups, Top Stories •
Jenna Cook •
Comments Off on Pundi X unveils blockchain-powered smartphone in Rwanda
Singapore based technology company, Pundi X, officially launched its blockchain-powered smartphone in Kigali, Rwanda. The XPhone is said to be there first blockchain mobile phone launched on the African continent. “The XPhone allows everyone to make a...
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March 11, 2019 •
East Africa, Mobile and Telecoms, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda: MTN accelerates growth, delivers on dividend
MTN Group, the parent company of MTN Rwanda, last week, announced its financial results for the year 2018 which ended December, promising its investors that it was committed to improve its financial performance in the medium term period. The South African...
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February 28, 2019 •
East Africa •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda collaborates with Japan to launch satellite
In 2018, the Rwanda Utility and Regulatory Authority’s (RURA) Director General, Patrick Nyirishema, confirmed plans to launch the country’ inaugural satellite in 2019. Rwanda has collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the...
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February 27, 2019 •
East Africa, General •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Volkswagen South Africa moves into Rwanda in African expansion on electric vehicles
In 2016, Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) opened a new assembly plant in Kenya and launched plans for a ride-sharing service in Rwanda as it seeks to take advantage of surging car demand in Africa. This was part of a strategy to play a role in the emerging...
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February 21, 2019 •
East Africa, Startups, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on $11 million tech investment puts Rwanda on the map
Rwanda is fast becoming a tech destination in Africa, emerging as a key tech and investment hub with its ease of doing business. In July 2018, Rwanda hosted the World Economic Forum on Africa in May, and work is reportedly well underway on the Kigali...
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February 15, 2019 •
East Africa, Healthcare, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda: Drones deliver medical supplies in remote areas
Rwanda made headlines as the first country to pilot blood deliveries by drone. However, President Paul Kagame has not been credited enough with improving the Rwandan health system with the use of drones. The drones have been improved on and will increase...
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February 8, 2019 •
East Africa, Gadgets and Gaming, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda invests in first smartphone factory
In October 2018, Rwanda-based technology company Mara Corporation said it was investing $100 million in South Africa to make affordable, high tech smartphones. Mara founder Ashish Thakkar noted that the African continent currently had over 400 million...
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February 5, 2019 •
Healthcare •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Kigali shortlisted for global award
Rwanda is taking a long-term view of its healthcare system and building the foundations for a precision medicine approach to patient care. With that being said, Kigali, the capital of Rwanda has been nominated among 16 finalists for the first edition of the...
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January 31, 2019 •
East Africa, Mobile and Telecoms, Top Stories •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda set to launch telecom satellite sooner than expected
Two years ago in 2017, Rwanda announced for 2020, the launch in space of its first telecommunications satellite. But it is finally this year that the telecom equipment will be propelled into orbit from the international space station, the Ecofin Agency...
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January 26, 2019 •
East Africa, Finance •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on WATCH: Rwanda strengthens ties with fellow African countries
According to Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, there are chances the continent will increasingly become globally relevant and produce better outcomes, now that Africa is focusing on cooperation and integration. Kagame was speaking in Davos, Switzerland at the...
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January 24, 2019 •
East Africa, Mobile and Telecoms •
Neo Sesinye •
Comments Off on Rwanda sheds light on new SIM card regulations
Rwanda’s telecommunications regulatory body, Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), has issued a new directive regarding SIM card use. From 31 January, nationals and foreigners with work permits or refugee cards will be allowed a maximum of three SIM...
