Scientists grow living computers from mushrooms
In a small lab in Bristol, England, a group of researchers may have just rewritten what it means to be a computer. Their raw material? Mushrooms. Scientists at the University of the West of England and Lancaster University have unveiled a working prototype of a living computer chip made not from silicon, but from the […]
AI could detect laryngeal cancer through voice analysis
Researchers are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can detect subtle changes in a person’s voice to identify small lesions on the vocal cords, particularly in patients with laryngeal cancer. Experts believe AI could be trained to recognize these changes within the next few years. In the United Kingdom, about 2,000 people are diagnosed with laryngeal […]
BRD launches “Shabuka” loan program to boost women entrepreneurs with minimal collateral
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has unveiled a new loan product exclusively for women, offering financing from RWF 100 million to RWF 2 billion at an interest rate of 12%, repayable over up to 10 years. The initiative, launched on October 28, 2025, aims to expand women’s participation in business by reducing traditional barriers […]
Amazon confirms 14,000 job losses in corporate division
Amazon has confirmed plans to cut approximately 14,000 roles in its global corporate division as part of a broader effort to reorganize more efficiently and invest in artificial intelligence (AI). The tech giant said the move will allow the company to focus resources on “our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current […]
ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts.
OpenAI has released new estimates of the number of ChatGPT users who exhibit possible signs of mental health emergencies, including mania, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts.The company stated that approximately 0.07% of ChatGPT users active in a given week exhibited such signs, noting that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot recognizes and responds to these sensitive conversations. […]
Rwanda set to welcome Five-Star Mövenpick Hotel Kigali
Rwanda is about to gain a new five-star hotel in Kigali, as Mövenpick Hotel Kigali prepares to open on the site of the former Hotel Umubano. Over the years, the property has operated under different names, including Hotel Novotel, Hotel Meridien, and Hotel Umubano, before being acquired and expanded. In 2017, it was purchased by […]
What keeps her awake at night, the sale of BPR, and the use of AI: Mutesi Patience tells it all
The CEO of BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, Mutesi Patience, has revealed that among the things that could keep her awake at night are potential cyberattacks targeting the bank. She made these remarks in an interview on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya, where she discussed several issues, including the acquisition of Rwandan banks such as […]
A Royal fresh start: Inside the Wales family’s move to Forest Lodge
The Prince and Princess of Wales are beginning a new chapter in their family’s life as they prepare to move from their cherished Adelaide Cottage to Forest Lodge, a serene and spacious estate nestled within Windsor Great Park. According to BBC News, insiders have described the move as the couple’s “forever home,” symbolizing both a […]
Fortis Green launches $25 Million Masaka views eco estate, boosting Rwanda’s green housing vision
Fortis Green Housing officially commenced construction on the Masaka Views Eco Estate on Friday, October 24, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Rwanda’s evolving residential real estate market. The seven-hectare development, situated near the upcoming Kigali Medical City, aims to deliver more than 300 modern housing units focused on sustainability, affordability, and community-oriented living, according […]
Rubavu set to host Western province’s tallest building as RICO launches $14 million project
A new landmark is set to rise in Rubavu District, transforming the site of the old Gisenyi market into the tallest building in Rwanda’s Western Province. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Rubavu Investment Company Ltd (RICO Ltd), is valued at 14 million US dollars, equivalent to more than 20.3 billion Rwandan francs. The modern development […]
