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Zipline technician, Edison Niyomurinzi, explains to a journalist the process of how drones supply blood to hospitals. Rwanda is keen on securing investments for its proposed drone operations centre to host, among others, drone manufacturing and training. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s bold bet on drones for transport, defence and innovation

Monday, September 08, 2025
A self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit. Courtesy
Aviation

Aviation executives, experts in Kigali to chart Africa’s future

Thursday, September 04, 2025
The New Times
Economy

Rwanda’s 2025/26 budget boom: Ten projects to watch

Saturday, July 05, 2025
Visitors interact with an exhibitor who was showcasing a Made in Rwanda drone. Rwanda has allocated Rwf2.3 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year as initial funding for setting up a Drone Operation Centre. Sam Ngenda
Technology

Rwanda earmarks funds to set up drone operation centre

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers remarks during the event on November 29. Photos by Dan GATSINZI
Technology

ICT Minister pushes for strategic measures to boost local drone industry

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
An artist’s impression of the centre of excellence in aviation training in Kigali, aiming to build local capacity and empower the labour force in the aviation industry. Photo: Courtesy.
Aviation

Rwanda’s proposed $53m aviation training centre: What you need to know

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
A group photo of staff at NETIS Rwanda, a subsidiary to the NETIS Group during a meeting in Kigali. NETIS aims to prioritise green solutions and improve gender equality, among its services. Courtesy
Featured

NETIS Rwanda prioritises green solutions, equality in telecom sector

Wednesday, December 07, 2022
Participants pose for a group photo after the meeting in Kigali on September 15. / Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Government pledges to address challenges in the drone industry

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
A drone prepares to take off from Ziplineu2019s distribution centre in Kayonza District. The firm has announced itu2019s rolling out a 24-hour service. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Delivery drones: Why Zipline is switching to 24/7 operations

Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Zipline technician, Edison Niyomurinzi, explains to a journalist the process of how drones supply blood to hospitals. Rwanda is keen on securing investments for its proposed drone operations centre to host, among others, drone manufacturing and training. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda seeks investors for Huye-based drone facility

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Rwandan engineers remove parts of a drone at Ziplineu2019s Kayonza distribution centre. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Rwanda drone engineers help Zipline find foothold in US

Tuesday, June 02, 2020
President Kagame is joined in a group photo by senior delegates at the ongoing Africa Drone Forum at Kigali Convention Centre. The forum has brought together over 600 delegates and among the highlights is an exhibition where the latest drone technology is being showcased by global players in the industry. / Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame: Beyond using drones, Africans should make them too

Thursday, February 06, 2020