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Automotive News In Africa, Including import and export of Agri produce
South Africa’s automotive manufacturing industry is facing mounting pressure from US tariffs and the proposed termination of the country’s eligibility under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), threatening a
Morocco’s automotive industry has strengthened its position as the country’s leading export sector, accounting for 34.68% of total national exports by the end of August 2026, up from 25.1% in
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and its partners are advancing efforts to build an integrated African automotive industry through increased investment, regional manufacturing partnerships and stronger cross-border supply chains. The
Africa’s automotive industry could attract increased investment as countries move towards implementing the 40% automotive Rules of Origin under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), creating opportunities to expand
South Africa’s fuel price breaking through the R30-per-litre mark is prompting motorists and businesses to take a closer look at the long-term cost of vehicle ownership, strengthening interest in electric
Africa’s vehicle demand could rise to between 3.5 million and 5 million units annually by 2035, creating significant opportunities for automotive manufacturing, component production and regional trade. The outlook was
• South Africans have chosen Grootman as the name of Chery’s new bakkie, which is planned for local launch in the first quarter of 2027. • The hybrid bakkie combines
Uganda’s indicative $1.2 billion investment pipeline for the Roosevelt Africa Trail could create new opportunities for international suppliers, particularly US companies providing agricultural technology, infrastructure equipment, engineering services and digital
While African countries continue to export commodities such as copper, cobalt, cocoa, cotton and crude oil, a number of manufacturing centres are increasingly processing raw materials locally and producing vehicles,
South Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) is establishing an electric vehicle assembly plant in Ethiopia as part of a strategy to expand its presence across East Africa and develop the