Isabelle Byusa, Lead, Education and Skills at Mastercard FoundationThe Leaders in Teaching (LiT) programme has officially closed its activities in Rwanda with a call for sustainability of its achievements and…
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The 3rd Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I-Africa) Consortium gathered in Kigali last week with Rwanda showcasing innovative research that will address some of the current…
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Rwanda Hosts Africa Cyber Defense Forum to Advance Africa’s Cyber Resilience
by Daniel Sabiiti 10:37 pmThe 2023 Africa Cyber Defense Forum (ACDF) has shown that lack of preparedness and knowledge on cyber safety and security are some of the major challenges that need to be…
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As a way of encouraging open transparency in cybersecurity Kaspersky has announced the opening of its first Transparency Center in the African region. Kaspersky is a Russian multinational cybersecurity and…
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Digital Literacy Teachers Raise Concern of Language Barrier In Schools
by Williams Buningwire 8:26 pmIn Rwanda, importance of digital literacy has grown significantly, but it remains a puzzle to digital literacy teachers that instruct lessons to some students who neither write nor speak basic English language.…
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The anticipated Rwandan Innovative Digital Platform (INNODIP), that will link academia and industry in order to create jobs and opportunities, is expected to be officially launched this December, officials say.…
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As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, digital literacy and skills have become a vital tool for individuals, communities, and learning institutions alike. Digital Literacy gives the ability to navigate our…
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NASA Working On Major Satellites To Address Climate Information Challenges – Dr. Jack Kaye
by Daniel Sabiiti 2:24 pmThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) runs 20 satellites around the world collecting data that is shared globally to monitor the surface, atmosphere, oceans and weather among others. KT…
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A new Africa Digital Health Network ((ADHN) has been launched to act as an umbrella organization to act as a marketplace connecting digital health operations at the political and implementation…
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The Global Systems for Mobile Communication (GSMA) has projected that by 2030 at least 88 percent of Africans will own a mobile phone, a challenge that officials say needs collaborative…
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Rwanda and SoftBank Successfully Test Stratospheric 5G Connectivity
by Christophe Kivunge 10:22 amSoftBank and the Government of Rwanda have achieved a significant milestone in their collaborative efforts to advance education and bridge the digital divide in Africa. On September 24, 2023, a…
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AKADEMIYA2063 to Contribute Tehnical Knowhow in Rwanda’s Climate Resilience
by Daniel Sabiiti 1:02 pmThe AKADEMIYA2063 Board of Trustees meeting has committed to supporting African countries in their climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts under the Paris Agreement. The commitment was made this September…