BusinessEVs could soon beat petrol on cost across Africa
New research says EVs are close to cost parity across much of Africa, with expensive financing now doing more to slow adoption than the technology itself.
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BusinessToyota finally sells an EV in South Africa. Why now?
Toyota's first fully electric car in South Africa is a cautious, expensive signal that the country's EV market can no longer be ignored.
BusinessWest Africa's mega-corridor eyes cleaner, smarter freight
The EU Regional Business Forum put West Africa's Abidjan to Lagos corridor in front of investors, with rail, urban mobility, trade facilitation, and logistics on the table.
BusinessBYD retakes the EV crown as June numbers land
BYD delivered 557,090 fully electric vehicles in Q2 2026, ahead of Tesla's 480,126, while NIO posted its best month of the year.
BusinessVolkswagen SA at a new-energy-vehicle crossroads
Volkswagen Group Africa is taking cautious hybrid steps in South Africa while pressing government for clearer new-energy-vehicle policy.
BusinessSpiro adds $55m as its electric-bike push grows
Spiro has added $55 million from NewTrails Capital, closing a $270 million round for its African electric motorcycle and battery-swap network.
BusinessWhat ride-hailing apps changed after the hype faded
Ride-hailing changed how cities move, but the hard questions now are about driver earnings, reliability, and what a fair trip should cost.