"When people talk about nuclear energy in our part of the world, people first see the atomic bomb. But we are beyond that."
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board's Lassina Zerbo on the gaps in using nuclear energy in Africa and its importance across various fields. #RBANews
Today, @ClaudetteIrere, Hon. Minister of State for Education, officiated the closing of the @RwandaPolytec Skills Challenge 2026 – #Hackathon, bringing to a close over two weeks of innovation, collaboration and industry-driven problem-solving.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Irere described the initiative as a clear reflection of Rwanda’s ambition to build a knowledge-based economy powered by skills, innovation, and stronger links between education and industry.
“Today, @RwandaPolytec is demonstrating that #TVET is not merely producing graduates, but actively engineering solutions to operational challenges within industry,” she noted.
She urged private sector partners to view students not simply as trainees, but as future technical architects capable of driving industrial growth, adding that their creativity, technical competence, and resilience are key to unlocking the potential of Rwanda’s industries.
Hon. Irere also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the innovations developed through the Hackathon are scalable and ready for industrial adoption or incubation.
Commending the students, she noted that their performance throughout the challenge demonstrated the professionalism, technical ability, and determination needed to help drive Rwanda’s transformation forward.
She also expressed appreciation to the leadership of @RwandaPolytec, industry partners, mentors, and development partners whose collaboration made the initiative possible, calling for continued partnerships that transform academic excellence into national prosperity and industrial pride.
The Hackathon brought together 48 graduating students who worked in 18 teams to address six real industry challenges provided by @AlwaysInyange, @airtelrw, @reg_rwanda, @delorenzoglobal, @GAMICO_LTD, and @remco_rw.
The Hackathon concluded with the recognition of winning teams across the different clusters.
Very happy and proud that @delorenzoglobal was given the opportunity to deliver this project. We are fully dedicated to #TVET and skills development needed for the future of work in Rwanda and the wider african region.
Speaking at the event, the Minister Claudette highlighted :
“Today, we are not just launching programmes we are investing in people. Infrastructure alone is not enough. A world class airport needs skilled professionals, and a competitive logistics sector requires strong expertise. Through these programmes, we are building the human capacity that will power Rwanda’s growth and position our young people to compete globally.”
To students, she emphasized discipline, curiosity, and excellence reminding them that they are the future ambassadors of Rwanda’s connectivity to the world.
@Rwanda_Edu@ClaudetteIrere@Kigali_College Very happy and proud that @delorenzoglobal was been given the opportunity to deliver this project. We are fully dedicated to #TVET and skills development needed for the future of work in Rwanda and the wider african region.
“Technology is central to everything we do in Rwanda”. Speaking at #WEF26 in #Davos, @MusoniPaula, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT, shared how emerging technologies such as AI, drones mapping malaria hotspots, and AI-enabled ultrasounds are transforming healthcare, agriculture, and education.
The discussion also featured @BillGates & @PeterASands of @GlobalFund
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One of the most serene, well-kept lodge with great attention to details that I've ever stayed in. Pure art in itself, with a service that's second to none.
@rcrugamba You inspire me with your ability and tenacity to turn a dream into reality.
As I reflect on where it all began @AmakoroSLK .
Every decision that created this lodge,every idea, challenge, hope started here, seated among the rocks.This is where Amakoro was born. They taught us patience, resilience, and humility #Aunthentic African luxury redefined
@LonzenRugira "Africa was colonised the worst".
One of the reasons why this issue continues to exist is that some of the then colonialists are still actively exploiting this weakness in different forms (neocolonialism) - making the fight for decolonisation (of every african) ever tougher.
Today we take you to the Food Processing Laboratory at the TVET Center in Akumadan (Ghana), where #DeLorenzo has set up a fully equipped training center on behalf of the Ministry of Education of Ghana.
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#FoodProcessing#TVET#TVETCenter#TrainingSolutions
🇬🇭 We step into the Automation and Mechatronics Laboratory at the TVET Center in Akumadan, Ghana, where #DeLorenzo has set up a complete training and processing line.
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#TVET#STEMVocational#Technical#Training
We are participating in the "Skills for Fair Digital Transitions in Africa" conference taking place this week in Turin, Italy. A significant event organised by the #InternationalTrainingCentre, the training arm of the @ilo of the @UN.