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Development & Industry · Technology

The Vehicle Verification App In South Africa

  • January 30, 2013

If you have ever purchased a vehicle, then you know of the lengthy process of verification of vehicle details and related paper matters. Well, this could come to an end especially after the launch of Lightstone’s car verification software in South Africa. The South African data specialist company promises that[...]

mobile clinic africa

Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

Mobile Clinics in Africa – The Hospital on Wheels

  • January 22, 2013

Preventable and treatable diseases have been a huge burden for the African communities especially in the rural setting. It is quite unfortunate that the very diseases that have been successfully eradicated in developed countries are still causing so much havoc in the developing world. For the African continent to grow[...]

Miriam Makeba-Mama Africa.

Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

What music are you playing in your car? …it defines who you are!

  • January 10, 2013

A car without music? It is simply unimaginable! A car has to have music. At least, that is the norm. Africans love music and excitement everywhere, even in public transport. In Kenya for example, public service vehicle owners compete to install the best music systems in buses! For the young[...]

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Development & Industry · News & Events · Trends & Opinions

Maruti Suzuki in the Race for a Piece of the African Auto Market

  • January 6, 2013

With the constantly decreasing sales for cars in Europe and Asia, many car manufacturers are now focusing their efforts on the search for new selling avenues, and Africa offers just that. Maruti Suzuki Company of India has considered it time to settle in Africa. This company, which released its first[...]

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Development & Industry · News & Events

Renault to Start Building Cars in Algeria: The New Scramble for Africa?

  • December 21, 2012

French vehicle maker Renault announced that they will build a new plant in Algeria to better serve the African market. France is the former colonial master of Algeria and their company Renault holds about 25% of the overall market share for vehicles in this vast North African country. The demand[...]

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Development & Industry · News & Events

New cheap vehicles from China – At last Africa can afford to buy new

  • December 13, 2012

China is home of modern day industrialization. There is very little doubt, if any, that is directed towards this. As a matter of fact, what may happen to be of a challenge is spreading this technological advancement to other parts of the world. First things first, we focus on the[...]

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Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

Car Tracking Systems Fast Becoming the Trend in Africa

  • December 9, 2012

Africa is living in an age where the economic development is dogged by high crime rates. Fast urbanization has led to the rise of many towns and cities. As the cities and suburbs rise, so have slums also risen and due to the unsteady economic policies, crime rates have increased[...]

Image showing a Geely HQ - a famous Chinese car

Development & Industry · News & Events

China Ventures into Africa – The Automotive Industry Set to Benefit

  • December 5, 2012

The entry of China into the yet to be fully tapped African market has contributed positively to the growth of both economic and political ties between Africa and China. In the recent past, China took a bold step in ensuring that its presence is felt in Africa. The demand for[...]

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Buying & Importing Cars · Development & Industry

Second-hand Vehicles in Africa: The Price Tag Factor

  • November 17, 2012

Most people consider vehicles as liabilities and thus, they would like to spend as little money as possible both in the purchase and the maintenance. To achieve this without leaving your bank account in problems, the best option is to go for a used vehicle in superb condition. Most of[...]

Image of a fuel efficient car

Development & Industry · Trends & Opinions

Fuel Efficient Vehicles For Africa By Japan

  • November 17, 2012

The importance of fuel efficient vehicles is simple – saving money. A fuel efficient automobile makes perfect sense especially on the African soil where the economy is not as favoring as it is with most developed countries the world over. Most, if not all, vehicles in Africa use fossil fuel,[...]

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