Chinese Automakers Signal Deeper African Commitment as GWM and Chery Plan South African Assembly
Chinese automotive giants Great Wall Motors (GWM) and Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. have announced plans to ...
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Chinese Automotive Innovation Accelerates Egypt’s Vehicle Assembly Expansion
In the industrial heart of Egypt’s Giza Governorate, the production floor of Jetour Auto’s welding facility ...
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Abey Kgotle Appointed Co-CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) has announced a pivotal leadership restructuring, naming Abey Kgotle as incoming co-Chief ...
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Scania Expands South African Footprint with New Regional Product Centre
Scania Southern Africa has inaugurated a new Regional Product Centre (RPC) in Aeroton, Johannesburg, marking a ...
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Volkswagen Group Africa Achieves Record Polo Exports Amid Improved Economic Conditions
Volkswagen Group Africa (VGA) announced a historic milestone in 2024, exporting 131,485 Polo vehicles to Europe ...
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South Africa Lures EV Investors with Bold Tax Policy
South Africa’s automotive industry, valued at approximately $27 billion, is set to receive a significant boost ...
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Morocco’s Trade Deficit Expands by 5.2% in 2024 Amid Rising Imports and Export Growth
Morocco's trade deficit has experienced notable fluctuations throughout 2024, influenced by various economic factors. As of ...
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South Africa Retains AGOA Trade Benefits, Securing Key U.S. Market Access
South Africa has successfully retained its preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act ...
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European Union Faces Pivotal Decision on Tariffs Impacting African Trade and Climate Goals
On October 4, the European Union (EU) undertook a momentous vote concerning an "anti-subsidy investigation" targeting ...
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Chinese EV Makers Pivot to Africa Amidst Tariff Disputes with EU and US
In response to heightened tariffs imposed by the European Union and the United States on Chinese ...
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