His Excellency Paul Kagame to join MWC25 Kigali opening ceremony once again, for the third consecutive edition of MWC

The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event. “We are...

Africa poised for nuclear energy leap

Nuclear energy is entering a pivotal moment in the global energy transition, says Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association. In an exclusive interview with ESI Africa at the recently concluded Africa Energy Week in Cape...

Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo calls for agricultural bank

Last week, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo called for the establishment of an agricultural bank and the revival of cooperative societies in Uganda. Dollo said this while presiding over the International Coffee day celebrations at Inspire Coffee...

This Device Can Replace Google When You Need Information Without An Internet Connection

In just a few decades, the internet has gone from a fascinating curiosity to a critical part of our daily lives; so much so that we often take our access to it for granted. However, while most people can hook into the live internet from various...

Adjaye Associates appointed to design education centre in Rwanda

The Aegis Trust has appointed Adjaye Associates to design the Isōko Centre for Humanity, a new project in Bugesera, Rwanda, that seeks to promote memory, education and reconciliation. The centre is intended to serve as an international base for...

First shipment of tungsten from Rwanda arrives in America to help address security of supply concerns

Senior officials from Trinity Metals, Global Tungsten and Powders (GTP), part of the Plansee Group, and Traxys were joined today by the US Ambassador to Rwanda and The Deputy Rwandan Ambassador to the US to witness the historic arrival of tungsten...

India News | Gujarat CM Patel Launches 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences' to Boost Local Industries

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 7 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has launched the innovative initiative 'Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences' (VGRC), inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and following the success of the...

Global Leaders Gather in Kigali for ISO 2025 as Rwanda Pushes Standards for Growth

3 Kigali, Rwanda — The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 opened Monday in Kigali, bringing together global leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss how international standards can drive sustainable...

French retail group Coopérative U to open stores in Rwanda

The co-op, owned by independent French supermarkets, has partnered with real estate developer Group Duval French retail group Coopérative U is expanding into Rwanda as part of a strategic partnership with real estate developer Groupe Duval....

Gas projects and renewables drive Mozambique's energy strategy

With the $20bn onshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique expected to resume development soon, the energy sector is seen as a significant catalyst for ramped-up growth in the country. Even though the security situation in...

Smart Living: How technology is transforming homes in Rwanda

Rwanda embraces smart energy solutions. From grid innovations to clean technologies, discover how digital systems are powering sustainable growth, ensuring energy efficiency, and supporting the nation’s ambitions for green industrialization. Mon,...

The world’s premier annual event on International Standards unites for global impact this week in Rwanda

Hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, by ISO member, Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), the AM25 will take place from 6-10 October under the theme ‘United for Impact’. ISO President Dr Sung Hwan Cho said the event would serve as a pivotal gathering uniting ISO...

From grid to road: Rwanda’s journey to electric mobility

On a busy morning in Kigali, commuters waiting at Nyabugogo Bus Terminal usually think about one thing: getting to work, school, or back home. Behind the scenes, Rwanda is preparing for a transformation that will change how these and thousands of...

The world’s first International Standard dedicated to helping organizations take action on biodiversity launched today in Rwanda

ISO 17298: Biodiversity for organizations – Guidelines and Requirements is a new standard providing, for the first time, a practical, scalable framework to help organizations assess their biodiversity impacts, dependencies, risks and...

IAF appoints Rwanda Space Agency chief as Vice President

Twagirayezu, who became CEO of the Rwanda Space Agency in November 2024, previously served as the country’s Minister of Education in 2023. Gaspard Twagirayezu Photo credit: Rwanda Space Agency The Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency...

Away from Brazil’s ‘forest’ Cop30 – the fate of the Congo Rainforest hangs in the balance

When Brazil’s President Lula chose Belém - a coastal city close to the mouth of the Amazon River - to host the UN climate conference of Cop30, he did so to ensure that the world’s largest rainforest would be both symbolically and literally at the...

Ghana Launches New Climate and Energy Project to Tackle Inefficient Cooling and HFCs

A new two-year initiative aimed at bolstering Ghana’s capacity to regulate and enforce standards for cooling appliances and climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has officially been launched. The project, titled the “Deliver Training...

“Africans need to solve African problems” – Bitnob’s Damilola Robert on training the next generation of developers

When Damilola Robert talks about African innovation, his words carry the weight of both conviction and clarity. As Head of Growth and Marketing at Bitnob, Robert isn’t just promoting a fintech product but leading a movement that places African...

Fact check: 18 false claims Trump made on ‘60 Minutes’

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump littered his new “60 Minutes” interview with a wide-ranging assortment of false claims, the vast majority of them previously debunked. We counted at least 18 inaccurate assertions. Trump told his...

Olympiad Program Targets Rural STEM Talent in New Development Strategy

2 The Rwanda Olympiad Program has announced plans to strengthen mathematics and science education in rural schools as part of its future development strategy aimed at nurturing young talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics...