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 […]
India overtakes Kenya as Rwanda’s top source of imports
India has overtaken Kenya to become Rwanda’s leading source of imported goods, marking a significant shift in regional trade dynamics, according to the latest figures from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The report shows that in the second quarter of 2025, Indian-origin goods topped Rwanda’s import list, while shipments from Kenya dropped […]
Rwanda’s tech sector surges, emerging as a key growth driver
Rwanda’s technology sector has recorded remarkable growth, emerging as one of the country’s strongest economic drivers and signaling a new era of innovation-led development. According to data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector grew by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2025, outperforming traditional […]
The Ivorian ambition: From cocoa powerhouse to economic hub
The vision of a futuristic Abidjan, a global titan of technology and industry, captures the profound ambition coursing through Côte d’Ivoire. While the gleaming maglev trains and a per capita income surpassing France remain in the realm of aspiration, the reality on the ground is no less compelling. The nation, long celebrated as West Africa’s […]
