South Africa’s Zimi Raises R50m for EV Expansion
The transition towards electric mobility across Africa received a notable boost this month after South African ...
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China and US Consider Extending Rare Earth Truce as Global Supply Pressures Persist
China and the United States are expected to discuss the possible extension of an existing rare ...
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Lithium Rush Reshapes Global Power as African Mineral Wealth Gains Strategic Weight
The global surge in demand for lithium and other critical minerals is reshaping economic priorities across ...
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Ethiopia Advances Nationwide Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Ethiopia’s state owned electricity provider is moving to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the country, ...
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Zimbabwe Expands Electric Vehicle Market as BYD Expands into Southern African Market
Electric vehicles are beginning to register measurable growth in Zimbabwe as the country navigates the global ...
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Mercedes-Benz Reports Sharp Decline in 2025 Profits
The Mercedes-Benz Group has reported a steep drop in its full-year net profits for 2025, revealing ...
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Kenya’s Electric Vehicle Fleet Hits 35,000 in 2025
Kenya witnessed a significant rise in the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on its roads in ...
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South Africa Grants Patent to Manganese X for High-Purity Battery Material Process
Manganese X Energy Corp, a Canadian-listed mining and technology development company, has been granted a patent ...
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Nissan LEAF Named World’s Best Compact Car of 2026 by Women’s Worldwide Jury
The 2026 edition of the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) has recognised the all-new ...
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BYD’s Landmark Year Signals South Africa’s Shift Toward Sustainable Mobility
In 2025, BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, achieved a defining milestone in ...
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