Tag: Zimbabwe
South Africa’s Changing Automotive Landscape
The first time I ever visited South Africa was in the year 2008. Coming from a much smaller economy, Zimbabwe, the differences were startling. In general, the Zimbabwean auto sector was already being dominated by imports of used vehicles from Japan at that time. The situation was slightly different in … [continued]
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Zimbabwe Looks To IPPs & Rural Minigrids To Plug Electricity Generation Shortages & Increase Access To Electricity
The Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has just released its annual report covering all associated energy matters for the year 2024. ZERA’s mandate includes: Increasing Access & Security of Supply by promoting the procurement, production, transportation, transmission, and distribution of energy in accordance with public demand and recognized international standards. … [continued]
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Ethiopia Updates ICE Vehicle Import Ban To Include Imports of SKD & CKD Kits
In an unprecedented move over a year ago, Ethiopia became effectively the first country in the world to ban the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia’s motivation? … [continued]
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Record Breaking Uptake of Starlink in Africa Reminds Us Again of the Continent’s Untapped Potential
According to the latest quarterly update from Zimbabwe’s Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (POTRAZ), VSAT subscriptions — including subscriptions to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services — jumped 513.79% in Q4 of 2024. In POTRAZ’s report, Starlink subscriptions have been grouped with traditional VSAT providers. The POTRAZ report says that … [continued]
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BYD Launches In Benin, Seychelles, Croatia, Slovakia, & Cambodia, Plus The World’s Largest Car Carrier!
In April, BYD partnered with Dubai Taxi Company and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility to deploy 200 all-electric BYD SEAL taxis across Dubai. The company also launched the world’s largest car carrier, the BYD Shenzhen, capable of transporting 9,200 vehicles. I get excited when I hear news that one of the large … [continued]
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