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A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 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
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Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda and with Longtai Group signed a financing partnership enabling more than 100 customers acquire electric vehicles (EVs). Courtesy
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NCBA Bank Rwanda surpasses 100 EV financing milestone with Longtai Group

Friday, July 03, 2026
Some of the electric cars displayed at BK Arena during the launch of BK Go EV on Thursday, June 25. The new initiative is part of the bank’s efforts to support Rwanda’s green transport agenda by making electric mobility more accessible for individuals and transport operators. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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BK removes cost barrier to EV ownership with full financing plan

Friday, June 26, 2026
At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy
Energy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Rwanda can lead Africa’s electric mobility revolution – if policy moves as fast as innovation

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Bank of Kigali (BK), Numa Logistics and Kabisa officials launch a partnership to expand the use of electric trucks in commercial transport, on June 12. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Bank of Kigali leads electric truck financing in commercial transport shift

Monday, June 15, 2026
Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali. Under the upgrading works of the Nyabugogo Multimodal Transit Hub, it will be transformed into a modern, climate-resilient facility. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Cabinet approves $100m for Nyabugogo upgrade, Kigali mobility overhaul

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Anant Badjatya, the new Chief Executive Officer of Spiro
Business

Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as Group CEO

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.
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How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
A fuel attendant pumps fuel into a vehicle. The government says it is subsidising 18 percent of diesel costs to cushion consumers from rising global fuel prices.
Energy

Gov’t subsidises 18% of diesel cost amid global hike

Saturday, June 06, 2026
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, and Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye meet in Bujumbura on December 22, 2024. Courtesy.

The alliance driving instability in the Great Lakes region

Thursday, June 04, 2026