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Volkswagen Group Africa Rolls 1. 5-millionth Export Vehicle Off Kariega Plant

During the night shift on Monday, 19 February, the production team of Volkswagen Group Africa celebrated a milestone when the 1,5-millionth vehicle built for export in Kariega rolled off the line. The milestone vehicle, a Polo GTI destined for the United Kingdom, also marked the 21 165thvehicle built for export this ...

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Hydrogen Mobility: Stellantis Pro One Starts Delivery of Hydrogen Vehicles to Hysetco

Stellantis Pro One, the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, reaffirms its position as frontrunner of Hydrogen solutions, with the delivery of a fleet of Peugeot e-Expert Hydrogen to Hysetco, the European leader in Hydrogen mobility. Fast Start 2024: with an increase in volume of 20.6 percent Stellantis Pro One strongly holds ...

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Brahman Hills Triumphs as First-Ever African Winner in Royal Horticultural Society Competition

In an unprecedented achievement, Brahman Hills, home of glorious views, breath-taking gardens, an award-winning spa and charming 4- and 5-star accommodation, has been named the Overseas Region Winner in the esteemed Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Partner Garden of the Year Competition. This historic win marks a significant milestone not only ...

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SA Shines in Inaugural African Karting Cup

FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, has lauded the first African Karting Cup which took place this weekend at Zwartkops,  as an overwhelming success saying, “Congratulations to all competitors who took part in the first Africa Karting Cup in collaboration with Motorsport South Africa. ‘‘Thanks to the vision and commitment of ...

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Mass Timber Reduces Construction’s Carbon Footprint, But Introduces New Risk Scenarios

Allianz Commercial report highlights main benefits and hazards from expected growth of mass timber market, driven by the demand for more sustainable construction materials. As well as reducing the building sector’s carbon footprint, mass timber brings significant cost and quality control benefits, as well as reduced construction time. Main hazards ...

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Spiro Expands into Nigeria, Bringing Innovative EV Motorbikes to Ogun State

Spiro, Africa’s largest electric vehicle (EV) player, has announced its expansion into Nigeria, introducing innovative electric bikes and advanced battery swapping technology in Ogun State. With more than 12,000 electric bikes already deployed across africa, and just four months after a presidential launch in Kenya, Spiro has arrived in Africa’s ...

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Despite Challenges, Nigeria’s Economy Expected to Grow by 3% in 2024 – Allianz Trade Country Risk Atlas

  Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 3% in 2024, slightly surpassing the 2.9% growth recorded in 2023.                  Allianz Trade, which operates through the Allianz Commercial license in South Africa, has  released its first Country Risk Atlas, a new flagship publication ...

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Ready, Set, Go as Stage is Set for Inaugural African Karting Cup 

Excitement is already in the air as participants start flooding into South Africa from across Africa for the big showdown at the first African Karting Cup on Saturday 17 February at the Zwartkops Kart Circuit in Centurion. Forty of the finest participants from across Africa including Angola, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, ...

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Business-owned Vehicles Remain at Greater Risk as Vehicle Crime Ramps up Towards the End of the Year

Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for the period July to December 2023 reveal an increase in the volume of vehicle crime during the last half of the year, with a peak in November during ‘silly season’ – namely, shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the festive season frenzy. ...

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Carloha Nigeria Showcases Chery Models at Lagos Motor Show

Beautiful Chery models are due to be showcased at the 2024 edition of the Lagos Motor Show scheduled to hold from February 16 to 17, 2024, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos, courtesy of Carloha Nigeria, a leading automotive distributor  and official sole distributor of Chery vehicles in ...

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