4 More Car Manufacturers Target East Africa for Local Auto Assembly

Posted on :Tuesday , 17th July 2018

Car Manufacturers are targeting East Africa to setup assembly line within the region of the continent.Simba Corp, a Kenyan company is in discussion with 4 automakers for setting up their assembly units in the country. While Chief Executive Officer of Simba Corp Adil Popat confirmed discussion with Renault of France about their assembling unit, the other car manufacturer showing interested is Ma. . .

Creating a Pan-African Auto Industry

Posted on :Thursday , 21st June 2018

The chairman and managing director of Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) , Thomas Schaefer says "I’m trying to create something pan-African". Having assembly started operations in Kenya in 2016 and now 2018  in Rwanda. It’s not just the engine, VWSA also produces the flourshing compact car, the Volkswagen Polo. The organization has recently invested $20m in Rwanda r. . .

Flying taxis coming soon to Nairobi.

Posted on :Friday , 9th March 2018

The McFly.aero blockchain project is starting the set up of transportation for air taxis service in 23 cities in 13 countries. Nairobi has been recognized as one of the launch cities for this ambitious flying cars project.

Kenya is capable of driving the Safari Rally back onto the WRC, Todt

Posted on :Thursday , 1st March 2018

Todt was received by Kenya Motorsports Federation (KMSF) President Phineas Kimathi upon his arrival on Monday for the 2 days visit.

Kenya is competent of driving the Safari Rally back onto the World Rally Championship, says I. . .

Double Decker Buses Come to Ethiopia

Posted on :Monday , 4th December 2017

 Ethiopia will have Double-Decker buses to be used for public transport for the first time. The 50 buses which were ordered by the Addis Ababa City Administration will have 80 seated passengers and up to 60 standing. They are assembled in Bishoftu by the Metals and Engineering Corporation (MeTEC). The buses are three meters high and eight meters long.