“Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame said he hoped the phones would increase Rwanda’s smartphone usage, currently at around 15%. “ KIGALI – Rwanda’s Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub. The Mara X and Mara Z will use Google’s Android operating system and cost 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190)
Rwanda in partnership with a UK-based communications company known as One Web launched on Wednesday 27, a satellite broadcaster that will connect remote schools to the internet. Rwanda’s Ministry of Information Telecommunication Technology and Innovation said in a statement that the global Satellite named ‘Icyerekezo’ which means ‘Vision’ in English, is a symbol of Rwanda’s commitment to building the local space industry, build local capacity, inspire the younger generation and
