KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and Rwanda's Ministry of Education announced the completion of the first phase of the Smart Education Project and the launch of a new Huawei TECH4ALL DigiTruck project at Kagarama High School in Kigali on October 3.
The two projects represent Rwanda's commitment to the digital transformation of the education sector and upskilling of the Rwandan population with digital skills.
"Today's joint celebration is more than just a ceremonial occasion; it is a testament to Rwanda's unwavering commitment to inclusive, technology-driven education. These initiatives strengthen international cooperation, promote digital equity, and advance sustainable national development," said Joseph Nsengimana, Minister of Education in Rwanda
The Smart Education Project has connected 1,500 schools to high-speed Internet, deployed two cutting-edge data centers, and laid the foundation for a dedicated education network to support digital teaching and learning nationwide.
Aligned with Rwanda's Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation, this project is designed to support Rwanda's transition into a globally competitive knowledge-based economy. In the near future, the benefits of this project will be expanded to further bridge the digital divide and continue to empower teachers and students with cutting-edge technology.
The milestone means nearly 1.5 million students across Rwanda — in Kigali as well as remote, rural communities — can now access high-quality education resources on an equal basis.
"A student in Kigali can now share knowledge remotely with peers in Rusizi. These are the real impacts of digital inclusion: bridging distances, breaking barriers, and giving every child the chance to dream bigger," said Jin Jiqing, Managing Director of Huawei Technologies Rwanda.
Alongside the Smart Education Project, Huawei and the government's Ministry of ICT & Innovation and Ministry of Education have launched the DigiTruck project to deliver free and tailored digital skills training to underserved communities, with a focus on out-of-school youth, girls, and farmers. Equipped with laptops, Internet access, and digital learning devices, the DigiTruck is a mobile, solar-powered classroom that can be driven to remote communities, with expert trainers on hand to provide training even in areas that lack Internet access or a power supply.
"Initiatives like the DigiTruck represent more than technology, they are a gateway to opportunity, empowerment, and Rwanda's future as a knowledge-driven economy," said Eraste Rurangwa, the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of ICT and Innovation in Rwanda.
Aligned with the NST2 goal of training 1 million citizens in digital skills, the DigiTruck will travel across all 30 districts of Rwanda with the goal of training 5,000 Rwandans over a period of three years.
To date, Huawei TECH4ALL DigiTrucks have provided training for more than 17,000 people in 7 countries in digital skills such as using devices and office software, applying for jobs online, starting an online business, and coding and robotics.
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Rwanda Celebrates Completion of Smart Education Project and DigiTruck Launch
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Orangeleaf Consulting Holdings Co. ("OLC"), a Singapore-registered, Malaysian-founded digital transformation and enterprise software consultancy with operations across Malaysia, Japan and Singapore, today announced a significant new chapter in its growth journey following the acquisition of a majority stake by Macnica, Inc.
Macnica, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a leading technology solutions provider with deep expertise in semiconductors, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, IoT and smart manufacturing.
The transaction represents more than a capital investment. It is a strategic initiative to scale the agile transformation and DX in-sourcing model that Macnica and OLC have jointly developed since 2024. Through their collaboration, the two companies have leveraged Siemens' low-code platform, Mendix, to support Japanese enterprises in accelerating digital transformation, modernising legacy systems and developing internal capabilities to build and continuously improve their own digital solutions. The partnership has demonstrated a practical and scalable approach to transformation, one that combines strategy, technology, people and execution to deliver measurable business value.
Combining Japanese Market Strength with Global Transformation Capabilities
As advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies continue to reshape industries, organisations are under increasing pressure to transform more quickly and continuously. However, many Japanese enterprises continue to face challenges such as shortages of DX talent, dependence on external vendors for system development and operations, fragmented legacy systems, and limited internal capabilities to sustain transformation over the long term.
Through this strategic investment, Macnica and OLC will combine their complementary strengths to address these challenges in Japan. Macnica brings an extensive customer network in Japan, deep knowledge of the country's manufacturing sector, hands-on expertise in DX in-sourcing, and the ability to integrate advanced technologies such as AI, IoT and cybersecurity.
OLC brings globally proven digital transformation consulting, agile delivery methodologies and end-to-end software engineering capabilities, powered predominantly by Malaysian talent. From small-scale business applications to complex enterprise platforms, OLC demonstrates that world-class technology solutions can be designed, built and delivered from Malaysia for global markets. Together, both companies will support Japanese enterprises in building the talent, operating models, technologies and organisational capabilities required to drive transformation from within.
"OLC is a leading global digital transformation company with unique strengths that extend beyond agile transformation and software development to include talent development and organizational capability building, enabling the company to support customers throughout their transformation journey. Since beginning our collaboration in 2024 to support digital transformation initiatives for customers in the manufacturing industry in Japan, we have been consistently impressed not only by OLC's deep expertise and execution capabilities, but also by its unwavering commitment to customer success and the values it brings to every engagement. This partnership represents far more than a capital and business alliance. It marks an important strategic first step for two organizations that share a common purpose: helping customers successfully navigate transformation and create lasting business value.
By combining the expertise and talent of both companies, we look forward to delivering even greater value to customers across industries, while contributing to the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the manufacturing industry in Japan", said Kazumasa Hara, President and Co-CEO of Macnica.
"This represents one of the most significant milestones in Orangeleaf Consulting's journey. When Tim and I founded OLC eight years ago, we started with a simple belief: technology should empower organisations to transform from within, rather than leave them permanently dependent on external providers. Today, that belief has grown into a shared vision with Macnica. Our partnership brings together Macnica's strength, customer relationships and technology ecosystem in Japan with OLC's transformation experience, software engineering capabilities and talent from Malaysia and the region.
Together, we are building more than technology solutions. We are building organisational capabilities, developing future-ready talent and creating a sustainable model that enables enterprises to continue innovating long after an individual project is completed. This milestone also represents a new chapter for OLC. We remain deeply committed to our team, our customers and the values that have shaped the company from the beginning. With Macnica, we now have the opportunity to scale our impact and contribute meaningfully to the future of Japan's manufacturing industry." Ellice Ng, Founding Partner & Non-Executive Director, Brand & Strategic Innovation of Orangeleaf Consulting
"Over eight years running OLC in Malaysia, OLC has built a strong delivery model that connects business strategy, agile execution and enterprise software engineering.
Our partnership with Macnica allows us to bring this model to a much larger market while continuing to strengthen our technology, delivery and talent capabilities. Japanese manufacturers have a tremendous opportunity to modernise their operations, adopt AI and build the internal capabilities required to respond more quickly to change. By combining the strengths of both organisations, we can provide customers with an integrated transformation journey from strategy and application development to in-sourcing, talent development and continuous improvement We have transformed local talents from non-tech background to leading conglomerate-sized clients on their Digital Transformation (DX) journey and saved millions in phasing out legacy systems. I am honoured to lead OLC into this next phase as Founder and CEO, and I look forward to working closely with Macnica and our teams in Malaysia and Japan to create meaningful and sustainable outcomes for our customers and opportunities for local talents." Tim Hendricks, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Orangeleaf Consulting.
Leadership for Orangeleaf Consulting's Next Chapter
As part of this strategic milestone, Orangeleaf Consulting has also announced an evolution of its leadership structure to support the company's next stage of growth. Tim Hendricks has been appointed Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Orangeleaf Consulting.
In this role, Tim will lead OLC's overall business strategy, technology direction, delivery excellence and organisational growth. He will also oversee the continued expansion of OLC's enterprise software, digital transformation and AI capabilities across Malaysia, Japan and the wider region.
Ellice Ng will assume new role of Founder & Non-Executive Director, Brand & Strategic Innovation.
In her new role, Ellice will focus on shaping OLC's long-term brand direction, strategic innovation, market positioning, global partnerships and future growth opportunities. She will continue contributing to the company's strategic direction while supporting the development of OLC's brand, ecosystem and regional influence. The leadership evolution reflects the founders' commitment to strengthening the company's governance and creating a scalable leadership structure for OLC's next phase. Together, Tim and Ellice will continue supporting OLC's founding vision: helping organisations turn strategy into software, build internal transformation capabilities and create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of technology talent in Malaysia.
About Orangeleaf Consulting - Turning Strategies into Software.
Orangeleaf Consulting is a Malaysia-headquartered digital transformation and enterprise software consultancy with operations across Malaysia, Japan and Southeast Asia.
Founded in 2018, OLC helps organisations turn strategies into software by combining digital transformation consulting, agile development, enterprise system modernisation, low-code technology, software engineering, AI and talent development.
OLC supports organisations across the complete transformation journey from strategy, process redesign and application development to internal capability building and continuous improvement. The company is a Siemens Mendix partner and has supported enterprises in accelerating application delivery, modernising legacy operations and building sustainable internal digital capabilities. It is now complete with Claude Architect Certified talents.
About Macnica Inc.
Macnica is a service/solution company that handles the latest technologies in a comprehensive manner, centered on semiconductors and cyber security. Developing business in 91 locations in 28 countries/regions around the world, leveraging the technological capabilities and global network cultivated over a history of more than 50 years, we discover, propose, and implement cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, and autonomous driving. Please visit: www.macnica.co.jp/en/
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Macnica Invests in Malaysia's Leading Digital Transformation Company, Orangeleaf Consulting, to Expand Digital Transformation Services for Japan's Manufacturing Industry
Macnica Invests in Malaysia's Leading Digital Transformation Company, Orangeleaf Consulting, to Expand Digital Transformation Services for Japan's Manufacturing Industry
