June 27, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir Starts Direct Flight to Paris
RwandAir has launched its inaugural flights to Paris, operating three times a week, providing customers with convenient access to the chic and vibrant European city. RwandAir… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA - Fuel Quality, Auto Policies Needed to Boost Automotive Industry in Africa
While the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is expected to boost the automotive industry in Africa, experts argue that poor fuel quality and lack of auto policies… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: Famous ADEPR Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Dies in Car Accident
Famous ADEPR pastor, Theogene Niyonshuti, died in a car accident in Uganda on Thursday night, The New Times has learned. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Get 200 Electric Buses to Ease Public Transport
The Government of Rwanda and Vivo Energy on Thursday signed a deal that aims to introduce more than 200 electric buses in the country, marking a significant step towards… Read more »
June 20, 2023
East Africa: Regional MPs Tell Leaders to Lower Flight Costs
The cost of air travel within the East African Community (EAC) region is still very high, making flying more of a preserve for those who are relatively well-off, the regional… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Use Locally Assembled Volkswagen Electric Tractors
Rwandan farmers will start using electric tractors assembled in Rwanda by Volkswagen, a move that the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) said will contribute to… Read more »
June 06, 2023
Africa: RwandAir CEO Sheds Light On High Cost of Flying in Africa
RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo has drawn attention to the financial difficulties faced by airlines operating within Africa. During the 79th Annual General Meeting and World Air… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Police Rolls Out Road Safety Campaign in Schools
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the country as part of the national efforts to influence… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Rwanda: Over Rwf3 Billion Nkombo Boat to Sail in December
The highly anticipated Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023. This development aims to enhance… Read more »
Rwanda: Uganda Resumes Works on Rail Link to Rwanda
Construction works on East Africa's ambitious standard gauge railway line linking the port of Mombasa to Kampala and Kigali could soon be revived, following a deal inked between… Read more »
May 11, 2023
Rwanda: Show Me the State of a Country's Roads, I'll Show You the State of Its Government
Reports about some neighbouring countries' roads and traffic handling make for depressing news. Where some years ago these countries' road systems were the yardstick for smooth… Read more »
Rwanda: Exporters Hope for Lower Rates as Air Cargo Operations Surge
The Covid-19 pandemic and limited space have previously led to soaring air cargo rates on major routes. However, as capacity improves and demand experiences a slight uptick,… Read more »
May 08, 2023
Rwanda: Bugesera Airport to Be Completed in 2026 - Here Are 5 Things You Should Know
Construction works on the proposed international airport in Bugesera district have gained momentum and there is optimism that it could be completed by 2026. Read more »
May 03, 2023
Rwanda: RwandAir, Qatar Airways Launch African Cargo Hub
RwandAir in partnership with Qatar Airways have launched a new African cargo hub aimed to boost trade within the continent and across overseas markets. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Public Bus Capacity is Decreasing as Population Rises - Auditor General
The public transport bus capacity in the City of Kigali has reduced, yet the population of the City is on the rise, which limits the availability of transport means for passengers,… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: 57 Passengers Escape Unscathed as Fire Guts Ritco Bus
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has started investigations into the cause of a fire that gutted a public transport bus belonging to Ritco company on Saturday, April 29. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Rwanda: Proposed Feeder Roads in Kigali 'Will Ease' Public Transport Woes
The City of Kigali has announced plans to construct 300 kilometres of feeder roads in the capital, saying it will help ease public transport challenges across the city. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir to Begin Flights to Paris in June
National carrier RwandAir has announced plans to launch a direct flight to Paris on June 27. Read more »
April 15, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Airport Accredited to Level 1 of Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme
Kigali International Airport has achieved an important level of international airports accreditation. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Rwanda: Police Begin Issuing Electronic Provisional Driver's Licenses
The Department of Testing and Licensing, Rwanda National Police, on Monday, April 3 announced the issuing of an electronic provisional driving license to successful candidates and… Read more »
Rwanda: Kivu Queen Uburanga - Rwanda's 'Floating Hotel' Ready to Sail
The Kivu Queen Uburanga, Rwanda's first-ever motor yacht, has been fully constructed and tested on Lake Kivu, according to the governor of Western Province, Francois Habitegeko. Read more »
March 29, 2023
Rwanda: Over 48 People Injured as Two Rwandan Buses Collide in Uganda
Over 48 people sustained injuries after two passenger buses belonging to Rwandan transportation companies collided head-on on Wednesday morning in Ntungamo District, Western… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Rwanda: Govt to Procure 300 Buses to Ease Public Transport in Kigali
Over 300 new public transport buses will be introduced in Kigali in the next three months to ease the public transport shortage challenges that have been faced by commuters in the… Read more »