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Energy

Chinese firm, RDB sign deal to establish electric car assembly plant in Rwanda

Saturday, October 31, 2026
Kigali Special Economic Zone in Gasabo District. File
Economy

What to know about upcoming industrial zones in Kigali

Monday, October 26, 2026
Some of Electric vehicle (EV) at a charging station in Kigali. EV drivers are calling for greater clarity over a proposed 20 to 30 per cent increase in motor insurance premiums. Photo by Craish Bahi
Rwanda

EV drivers seek clarity as insurers push for higher premiums

Monday, October 26, 2026
Cross-border car shipping carrier parked at Rusumo One Stop Border Centre. File
Business

Petrol-only cars fall below 50% of global sales for first time

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Rwandan motorsport personality Queen Kalimpinya.

African drivers welcome historic Rwanda-F1 Grand Prix deal

Thursday, October 15, 2026
The circuit is planned to feature a roller-coaster-style profile, with about 197 metres of elevation change per lap and gradients of between 13 and 15 per cent.
Rwanda

Beyond Formula 1: What Rwanda plans for Bugesera circuit

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Chinese automaker Chery has been granted approval to establish an automobile assembly plant in Rwanda. Courtesy.
Editorial

Chery plant should make electric mobility affordable

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tiggo 8 is a 7-seat SUV made by Chinese automaker Chery. Courtesy
Rwanda

Chinese automaker Chery to set up EV assembly plant in Rwanda

Friday, September 18, 2026
Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Trinity Metals, Rwanda’s largest mining company, said exports from its Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine now account for up to 20 per cent of the United States’ monthly consumption of primary tungsten concentrate. Bahizi
Economy

What makes tungsten a highly sought-after mineral?

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Apolonie Mukarukaka, a veteran in Rwanda’s auto industry, built decades of expertise in spare parts management in a male-dominated field. Photo/courtesy.
Women

One woman’s trailblazing journey in male-dominated auto industry

Sunday, May 03, 2026