On June 10, multiple sources reported that the Mines Minister of Zimbabwe stated that the Government will ban exports of lithium concentrates in 2027. The country plans to focus on advanced processing to boost economic returns.
Major producers, Bikita Minerals and Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe are already building plants

On June 5, BYD officially launched its operations in Gabon in collaboration with LOXEA, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, with a brand unveiling event held in the BYD Showroom, Oloumi Industrial Zone. During the event, BYD introduced BYD ATTO 3 and BYD DOLPHIN. 
Gabon, an African environmental pioneer with over 85% fore

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) has received a section 189 notice from Goodyear South Africa regarding its plan to discontinue manufacturing operations at its plant in Kariega (Formerly Uitenhage). The closure will affect around 907 employees.
The decision is part of Goodyear’s strategy to

On May 27, Lucky Motor Corporation (LMC) announced the successful export of its first batch of 35 Kia vehicles to Africa.
The milestone marks the beginning of LMC’s export journey and reinforces its position as the leading new entrant in vehicle exports. The initiative also reflects the strong export legacy of the Y

On May 15, Minsk Automobile Plant (MAZ) announced that the Zimbabwean President met with the President of Belarus and discussed implementation of the bus assembly project in Zimbabwe.
On April 16, 2025, during the visit of the Belarusian delegation to Zimbabwe, an agreement was signed for the production, assembly, an

On May 13, multiple sources reported that the Tanzania Government has instructed the National Development Corporation (NDC) to partner with Saturn Corporation, a vehicle assembly firm, to revive the long-closed General Tyre East Africa plant. The plant, which has been shut since 2009, is expected to support the local

On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations. 
Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's

On April 24, CFAO Mobility presented electric BYD vehicles in Cotonou, Benin. Multiple sources reported that BYD launched the Yuan Plus SUV (sport utility vehicle), and the compact hatchback Seagull, both battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. BYD has now entered 16 countries and regions in Africa.
Based on press rel

On April 16, multiple sources reported that the Prime Minister of Uganda met with the officials of Chery. Chery discussed investment opportunities in Uganda and proposed to open an industrial plant to assemble cars, EV chargers, etc.
Based on multiple sources 

On April 1, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Uganda met with representatives of two German e-mobility Companies, Hofer Powertrain (Stuttgart, Germany) and Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG (Munich). The Ministry assured them of the Uganda Government's support, encouraging them to invest in Uganda. The companies

On March 21, multiple sources reported that US-based KoBold Metals, backed by Microsoft and Amazon founders, proposed to develop the disputed Manono lithium and tin project in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo). At present, the project is in a legal dispute involving AVZ Minerals, the DRC government, and China’s

On March 15, Yutong Bus held a launch event in Tanzania to introduce its next-generation front-engine coach, the D14 (ZK6139D). The bus's comprehensive upgrades are tailored to the challenges of African roads and passenger transport operations. It generates 410 hp power. 
The Blue Core intelligent fuel-saving system

On February 10, Volkswagen South Africa showcased the new Crafter which will be launched in early 2025, offering front, rear, and 4MOTION all-wheel drive with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. It features 2.0 TDI engines which generate output range from 103 kW, 120 kW, and 130 kW variants.
It has 8-s

On February 3, Hyundai Motor India announced in an investor update that it exported 40,386 vehicles during Q3 ending December 2024, compared to 43,650 units in the same period last year. The decline in export volumes was primarily attributed to geopolitical challenges, including disruptions in the Red Sea region and

On January 27, Ace Green Recycling, Inc., a leading provider of sustainable battery recycling technology, and Spiro, Africa's largest electric vehicle (EV) company signed an agreement to support the circular battery value chain in Africa. The partnership will see Ace recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, includi

On January 23, GO TO-U and EV Technology announced a partnership to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Oman. This collaboration combines the expertise of EV Technology as the charging point operator (CPO) and the operating system provided by GO TO-U. It will expand Oman’s EV infrastructure, crea

On December 2, Stellantis Middle East & Africa launched the Alfa Romeo Junior, a compact SUV in the Morocco and Turkey markets. This marks a key step in the brand's regional expansion. The model celebrates the brand's legacy while embracing modern innovation, designed to meet the needs of today’s drivers.
The launch

On December 9, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Morrocco and Zambia, and the ECA Office for North Africa launched the second phase of the regional project for the development of electric mobility value chains.
Building on Africa’s rich mine

On December 6, Ox Delivers announced a USD 163 million, multi-year agreement to launch its first franchise partner in East Africa. This partnership will cover five countries: Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Burundi.
The multi-year deal includes the delivery of a fleet of OX Delivers' electric trucks along with a

On November 29, multiple sources reported that the Zimbabwe Government has reduced the customs duty for fully electric vehicles from 40% to 25%. This was announced during the presentation of the national budget for 2025. However, there is no change in duty for hybrid vehicles. The government has also introduced a reb