10 things you need to know about Volkswagen Rwanda deal

The first Made-in-Rwanda car by German carmaker Volkswagen could hit the roads in May this year, according to the firm’s officials. This follows an announcement by the firm that they are in the process of setting up a plant to assemble cars locally and roll out a mobility solution in the second quarter of this year.
Thomas Schafer, the chief executive of Volkswagen South Africa, addresses  the media as RDB chief executive, Clare Akamanzi (left), looks on in Kigali yesterday. Timothy Kisambira.
Thomas Schafer, the chief executive of Volkswagen South Africa, addresses the media as RDB chief executive, Clare Akamanzi (left), looks on in Kigali yesterday. Timothy Kisambira.
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