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Electric cars Could Become Africa’s Cheapest Option Sooner Than expected
Africa
Mar 24, 2026
Staff Writer

Electric cars Could Become Africa’s Cheapest Option Sooner Than expected

Falling battery costs and smarter policies could make EVs cost-competitive across Africa, boosting local industry and cutting emissions by 2040.

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Ethiopia’s Electric Pivot Gains Momentum After Fuel Vehicle Ban
Africa
Feb 25, 2026
Staff Writer

Ethiopia’s Electric Pivot Gains Momentum After Fuel Vehicle Ban

Ethiopia reshapes transport through EV tariff cuts, assembly growth and hydropower energy to cut fuel imports and support mobility.

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Opaia Motors Launch Marks Major Milestone for Angola’s Industrial Future
Africa
Jan 21, 2026
Staff Writer

Opaia Motors Launch Marks Major Milestone for Angola’s Industrial Future

Opaia Motors debuts Angola’s first local vehicle assembly, boosting jobs, mobility, and industrial growth while reducing import dependence.

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Morocco Expands Deepwater Port Network, Paving Way for Industrial and Automotive Growth
Africa
Dec 10, 2025
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Morocco Expands Deepwater Port Network, Paving Way for Industrial and Automotive Growth

Morocco will open new deepwater ports in Nador and Dakhla, boosting LNG capacity, green energy exports and industrial growth across key sectors.

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Changan Expands Its Footprint with New Flagship Showroom in Pretoria
Africa
Oct 24, 2025
Staff Writer

Changan Expands Its Footprint with New Flagship Showroom in Pretoria

Changan South Africa launches its first Pretoria showroom, offering petrol, hybrid, and electric models with full aftersales support.

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Egypt Accelerates Automotive Localisation with R28.7 Billion Investment Push
Africa
Sep 22, 2025
Staff Writer

Egypt Accelerates Automotive Localisation with R28.7 Billion Investment Push

Egypt is making a bold bid to transform its automotive industry with a substantial R28.7 billion (EGP 1.5 billion) investment programme

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Time Running Out for Crucial Africa-US Trade Partnership
Africa
Sep 18, 2025
Staff Writer

Time Running Out for Crucial Africa-US Trade Partnership

African industrialists are racing against the clock to secure a last-minute reprieve for a landmark trade agreement that has underpinned billions

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South Africa Courts Chinese Automakers for Local Manufacturing Investment
Africa
Sep 11, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa Courts Chinese Automakers for Local Manufacturing Investment

According to a Reuters report, South Africa is actively courting Chinese automotive manufacturers to establish local production

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South Africa to Showcase Automotive Industry at African Trade Fair
Africa
Sep 5, 2025
Staff Writer

South Africa to Showcase Automotive Industry at African Trade Fair

South Africa will participate in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, scheduled to take place from 4th to 10th September in Algiers, Algeria.

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Chinese Automotive Electronics Giant Tianyouwei Commits '65 Million to New Morocco Manufacturing Hub
Africa
Sep 3, 2025
Staff Writer

Chinese Automotive Electronics Giant Tianyouwei Commits '65 Million to New Morocco Manufacturing Hub

Chinese automotive electronics manufacturer Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced a significant '65 million

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African Auto Manufacturing: South Africa Slips While Morocco Accelerates
Africa
Aug 19, 2025
Staff Writer

African Auto Manufacturing: South Africa Slips While Morocco Accelerates

The latest data from the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers reveals a shifting landscape in Africa's

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AAAM Appoints New Project Manager to Drive African Automotive Component Manufacturing
Africa
Jul 24, 2025
Staff Writer

AAAM Appoints New Project Manager to Drive African Automotive Component Manufacturing

Cabral Ngubane joins AAAM as Project Manager, focusing on expanding component manufacturing for OEMs and the aftermarket across Africa.

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