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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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The concept provides for app-based mobility solutions such as car-sharing and ride-hailing to be offered in Rwanda. Volkswagen says that Rwanda is well-suited to be a pioneer of new mobility solutions as it has a population of young tech-savvy people and its capital Kigali is seen as the most connected city in Africa.

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Giga Aims to Find and Connect the World’s Schools

Cars That Think

Connecting every school to the Internet is a monumental challenge that until recently no one had dared to tackle—in part because not all countries can even pin down the location of all their schools. Now, as secretary general of the UN tech agency, she advocates “universal and meaningful connectivity” for the 2.7

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Starlink receives praise from healthcare providers

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Starlink received praise from healthcare providers in Rwanda recently. Pilot tests for SpaceX’s Starlink internet services started in Rwanda in 2023. The aerospace company collaborated with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to get Starlink’s pilot tests running in Rwanda.

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Starlink reaches users in Hungary

Teslarati

According to VG, Hungary’s internet connection is good, even by European standards. In Hungary, the internet connection depend on cases and repeater towers that might not reach certain areas inside a home or business. Most recently, it was praised by healthcare providers in Rwanda for enhancing their ability to deliver patient care.

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Starlink deployed in the Philippines hit by natural disasters 

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Starlink to be used in 2025 elections in the Philippines Residents of Agoncillo were cut off from resources when a bridge connecting it to surrounding areas was destroyed during the typhoon. This Starlink unit is a big help to our community, ensuring we can stay connected even in times of crisis, said Mayor Atty.

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Starlink signs pact with Niger’s military Junta

Teslarati

SpaceX recently signed a pact with Niger’s ruling military, Junta, to bring better internet connection to the country. In Rwanda, healthcare workers praised Starlink for significantly improving their services and operations, enabling them to focus on patients and their needs. Starlink internet service will be coming to Niger.

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Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa

Baua Electric

The $163 million multi-year deal creates a new franchise venture called OX East Africa, and includes delivery of a fleet of OX Delivers electric trucks, along with a multi-year subscription to the companys tech platform and vehicle maintenance services as the company enhances its presence in Rwanda and expands into Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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