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The digital payment system aims to connect the country's financial ecosystem and accelerate the transition to a cashless economy.

The platform is targeted at businesses and individuals who transact a minimum volume of $50,000 per month.

With over 100 electric buses already deployed across Kenya and Rwanda, BasiGo’s latest funding boost aims to deepen its climate impact, cut transport emissions and fast-track the company’s “Road to 1000” expansion plan.

Rwanda’s education system has been given a boost with the introduction of Chidi, an artificial intelligence learning companion for students and educators.

The Connectivity for Refugees initiative aims to provide access to digital tools for refugees in Chad and other African countries.

The collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free internet access and digital skills training to underserved communities in Rwanda.

Sunil Taldar, CEO of Airtel Africa, believes that industry alliances, artificial intelligence, and data centres will shape the next decade of Africa's telecom revolution.

The company, which already operates in Kenya and Tanzania, will provide internet connectivity solutions to businesses across the country.

As the Mobile World Congress Africa 2025 gets underway, President Paul Kagame urged African nations to take ownership of their digital destiny.

The government attributed this to the National Broadband Policy, strong public-private partnerships, and the reforms implemented to encourage competition.

The cabinet's goal is to deploy AI for economic growth, stimulate innovation, and safeguard data sovereignty.