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Kenya: Chinese-Backed Rideence to Invest Sh320mn in Ev Assembly Plant in Mombasa
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (397+ words) Nairobi " Rideence Africa Limited will invest Sh320 million to begin local assembly of electric vehicles at the Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) plant in Mombasa. The company said the move, aimed at reducing vehicle imports, will start with the assembly of 152 electric…...
South Africa: Cape Town to Spend R115m On Wall to Protect Motorists On N2 'Hell Run"
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (223+ words) The City of Cape Town has passed an adjustment budget that will see R115m spent on building a security wall on the N2 'Hell Run', as well as pedestrian crossings, improved lighting, landscaping and access control. It's official: the City of Cape…...
Nigeria: Governor Radda Approves 30 CNG Buses for Public Transport
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has approved the purchase of 30 hybrid Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to strengthen public transportation across the state. The governor disclosed this on Tuesday while responding to requests from the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University…...
South Africa: Stern Warning Against Reckless Behaviour On Gauteng Roads
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (358+ words) The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned motorists that there will be zero tolerance for unroadworthy vehicles, reckless behaviour, or criminality on Gauteng's roads. "Our enforcement teams are acting decisively to protect commuters and ensure full…...
Nigeria: Four Killed As Bus Crashes Into Stationary Truck in Kogi
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (211+ words) At least four people have been killed and 11 others injured in a road accident along the Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway in Kogi State, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said. The state sector commander of the FRSC, Tenimu Etuku, disclosed this…...
Kenya Wildlife Service Revives Bus Shuttle Services to National Parks for Holidays, Weekends
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) Nairobi " The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the return of its bus shuttle services to major national parks starting this weekend, December 20, as part of the "Jiachilie in Kenya Parks" holiday campaign aimed at boosting local tourism during the…...
Kenya: Motorists Set for New Festive Traffic Rules
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (299+ words) Nairobi " Motorists were on Monday set to receive new guidance on traffic enforcement as key justice and security agencies meet to agree on measures aimed at enhancing road order during the festive season and beyond. The meeting is being held…...
Mozambique: For Highway Code Is Fundamental - Chapo
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) Maputo " Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for full respect for the Highway Code in order to prevent bloodshed on the roads, following a traffic accident that killed seven people on Sunday in Manhi'a district, about 90 kilometres north of Maputo,…...
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Become Southern Africa's EV Hub With Chinese Investment
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (389+ words) Harare " Zimbabwe is positioning itself as a major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and distribution hub in Southern Africa as Jiangmen Tengxin Motorcycle Technology Co. Ltd -- a Chinese manufacturer that exports to 33 countries and produces up to 500,000 engines annually -- prepares to…...
South Africa: Petrol Prices Increase in December
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (506+ words) Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel this festive season as the price of all grades of petrol have gone up this December. This as the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announced the adjustment of the fuel…...