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Volkswagen founds mobility services company in Rwanda; to begin local assembly of Polo and Passat

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The objective is to provide modern integrated mobility services in Africa in future. As part of its worldwide regionalization strategy, Volkswagen is planning to expand its business presence significantly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Vehicle assembly began in Nigeria in 2015, and in Kenya in December 2016. 16 million).

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Volkswagen & Siemens launch joint electric mobility pilot project in Rwanda

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Therefore, German development cooperation supports innovative ideas for vocational education and environmentally friendly mobility concepts for African cities. In this respect, initiatives such as Moving Rwanda are yet another step towards implementing the Marshall Plan with Africa.

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Global billionaires unite in “Breakthrough energy coalition” to support development of zero-carbon energy

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Neither government funding nor conventional private investment have been able consistently to bridge the Valley of Death between promising concept and viable product. Aliko Dangote, Founder and Chief Executive, Dangote Group, Nigeria. Patrice Motsepe, Founder and Executive Chairman, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), South Africa.

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