EAST / CENTRAL AFRICA

The African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) has been appointed by the Special Initiative on Training and Job Creation to develop an Automotive policy for the Ethiopian Government that will encourage global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and component manufacturers to invest in Ethiopia. In addition, an automotive training programme for ...

Tata International Africa has become the first company in Africa to introduce a best-in-class standard warranty of five years on its entire Medium, Heavy and Extra Heavy Commercial Vehicle range. This first-of-its-kind Pan African five-year warranty applies to the full range of Tata Trucks and Buses as well as Daewoo ...

When Nissan made its first investment towards Africa’s growth sixty years ago with Datsun’s presence in Zimbabwe and the Nissan Motor Company Limited, opening its Rosslyn operations, it was the humble, but bold start of a journey. With a firm belief in the opportunities that lie on the African continent, ...

The Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which was finalised at the virtual African Union Summit in December, is an important milestone for the realization of the Association of African Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM)’s vision of building a successful automotive ecosystem which will lead to a sustainable industry that creates significant ...

Shoprite Zambia, last Monday, 2 November, celebrated its 25th years of operations in the country with great generosity. The retailer handed over 25 red single cab Isuzu D-MAX pick-ups to 25 lucky winners. The Shoprite Zambia 25th Birthday Promotion was held in all Shoprite Stores across the East African country ...

The government of the  Democratic Republic of Congo has been called out for its latest attempt for oil exploration in protected areas. Minister for Hydrocarbons, Rubens Mikindo Muhima, had, earlier this week,commissioned geological studies for 16 oil and three gas blocks in the DRC as a precursor to the awarding ...

 Each month of October marks the start of the Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign. In order to encourage women and raise their awareness on the importance of early detection and of psychological support from the family in the healing process, each year, Ford tells the story of the remarkable journeys of ...

  Thierry Bolloré, CEO of Groupe Renault,  has been named the  new Chief Executive Officer of  Jaguar Land Rover. Bollore, whose appointment takes effect on 10 September, will take over from Prof Sir Ralf Speth, who will move into the previously announced position of Non-Executive Vice Chairman of Jaguar Land ...

    The second edition of the “Meet the S-Class DIGITAL” special provides information on the technical innovations of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class ahead of its world premiere in September. The ground-breaking technology in the luxury saloon sets new standards in safety and comfort and makes driving easier thanks to ...

  The new Defender 110, described as the most capable Land Rover ever made, has hit the showrooms in   South Africa with plans to introduce the SUV to the Nigerian market and others in the Sub-Sahara Africa Region very soon.                 Beside the ...