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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
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
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
Rwanda’s petroleum imports rose by 9.5% in 2024, reaching $680 million and accounting for nearly 10% of total imports, according to the Trade and Industry Performance report. Photo by IGIHE
Economy

Rwanda eyes fuel import cuts with renewed push for clean energy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The City of Kigali’s move to transition to a fully electric bus fleet is a bold and commendable step towards a cleaner, more sustainable, and more efficient public transport system.
Editorial

Kigali’s bold move to electric public transport is a step forward

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
An artist's impressions of the terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete, that is under construction in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

10 things to know about proposed Smart Airport City in Bugesera

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Namibia's capital introduces electric buses to reduce carbon emissions.
Technology

Namibia's capital introduces electric buses to reduce carbon emissions

Wednesday, April 02, 2025
Akagera Motors has showcased its latest line-up of electric and hybrid vehicles, including Rwanda’s first and only full-size hybrid pickup. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

[FEATURED] Inside Akagera Motors’ prestigious car showroom: A look at Rwanda’s first full-size hybrid pickup and more

Friday, March 21, 2025
Delegates use Virtual Reality (VR) technologies at BioNtech firm in Kigali Special Economic Zone in December 2023. Augmented reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) fall under the umbrella of extended reality(XR) technologies. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Four technologies to watch out for in Rwanda in 2025

Sunday, January 12, 2025
Some electric buses that were introduced in Rwanda for the green economy. Courtesy

A new chapter in Rwanda's public transport

Sunday, December 22, 2024