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Hybrids appeal to buyers not only because they combine fuel and electric power but also due to generous government tax exemptions. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

A closer look at Rwandan car market, shifting brand preferences

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The launch of Umurabyo, an affordable electric taxi was completed through collaboration between NCBA, Kabisa, and Sonarwa General and Sonarwa Life.
Featured

Powering Rwanda’s Electric Taxi Revolution; NCBA, Kabisa launch ‘Umurabyo’

Friday, September 12, 2025
Africa’s first self-flying air taxi was launched in Rwanda during the Aviation Africa Summit & Exhibition in September. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How Rwanda is becoming Africa’s launchpad to a tech-powered future

Thursday, September 11, 2025
A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Courtesy
Editorial

The growing role of drones in Rwanda’s development

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
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
The self-flying electric air taxi takes to the sky during its launch at the Aviation Africa Summit, in Kigali, on September 4, 2025. (Craish Bahizi)
Tourism

Five things to know about ‘pilotless air taxis’ debuting in Rwanda

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Lt Gen Jean-Jacques Mupenzi (fourth from left) interacts with African counterparts during the meeting.
Security

Rwanda Air Force chief hosts African counterparts in Kigali

Friday, September 05, 2025
A taxi-motor rider during SPIRO campaign in Kirehe District.

Standardise battery policy in Rwanda to drive EV adoption

Friday, September 05, 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
Rwanda, in partnership with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), will launch a self-flying electric air taxi at the Aviation Africa 2025 Summit
Aviation

Africa's first self-flying air taxi to be launched in Kigali

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Two buses transport commuters in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Public ownership could end Kigali’s bus delays, build inclusive transport system

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Officials during the launch of new emission-free buses in secondary cities in Rubavu town. The move is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as per climate action agenda in the country. Courtesy
Environment

First-ever electric coaches rollout in secondary cities

Monday, August 04, 2025