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T<\/span>he<\/strong> wait is over as Volkswagen (VW) officially kicks off its much-awaited operations in Rwanda.\u00a0The official launch will take place on Wednesday, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone where its first assembly base will be located.<\/p>\n

Several top government and business leaders are expected to attend the event.<\/p>\n

Among the unique offerings of the VW Rwandan operations, is the integrated mobility solution that the Germany car manufacturing firm will be offering to the Rwandan market.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen’s mobility solution will be the first initiative for Rwanda automotive industry.<\/p>\n

The Solution will incorporate a retail outlet including sales and service, an onsite assembly facility, a training centre and a full suite of mobility services which will be available via a locally designed app.<\/p>\n

Officials had announced earlier that Volkswagen Group South Africa is expected to make an initial investment of US$20 million in its Rwanda operations. The Rwandan plant will have the capacity to assemble up to 5,000 cars per year.<\/p>\n

This investment is expected to create up to 1,000 jobs.<\/p>\n

This year, Volkswagen, announced that it will be producing three models; the Hatchback Polo, the Passat and possibly the Teramont, a large sports utility vehicle.<\/p>\n

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Michaella Rugwizangoga was appointed in March Chief Executive of the company’s operations in Rwanda. She is Rwandan with an engineering background.<\/p>\n

For a country which heavily relies on used cars, there is hope that the carmaker’s decision to assemble new cars in Rwanda will shift the trend.<\/p>\n

According to Rwanda Revenue Authority, between 7,000 – 9,000 cars are imported annually. Most of these do not have provisions such as dealership servicing and guarantees.<\/p>\n

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