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BYD expands SA footprint with debut of Dolphin Surf EV

Launches & Reviews

BYD expands SA footprint with debut of Dolphin Surf EV

Imran Salie 17 Sep 2025

DBSA invests R100m in Zero Carbon Charge for EV charging rollout

Fuel & Energy

DBSA invests R100m in Zero Carbon Charge for EV charging rollout

17 Sep 2025

Leapmotor debuts B05, launches B10 at IAA Mobility 2025

Dealers

Leapmotor debuts B05, launches B10 at IAA Mobility 2025

12 Sep 2025

Changing gear: Eskom introduces first electric vehicle fleet

Fuel & Energy

Changing gear: Eskom introduces first electric vehicle fleet

11 Sep 2025

South Africa in talks with Chinese automakers to boost local production

Manufacturing & Parts

South Africa in talks with Chinese automakers to boost local production

Sfundo Parakozov 11 Sep 2025

Meet 7 female entrepreneurs who are building a better South Africa

SMEs

Meet 7 female entrepreneurs who are building a better South Africa

Issued by Edge Growth 21 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied

Transport

DHL, Unilever and Volvo launch Superlink electric truck pilot

15 Aug 2025

Source: jcomp via

Logistics & Transport

CILTSA ESG Conference drives sustainable transformation in transport, logistics

1 Aug 2025

New Absa–BYD partnership targets EV finance growth in SA

Dealers

New Absa–BYD partnership targets EV finance growth in SA

30 Jul 2025

Image credit: Kindel Media on Pexels

Renewables & Energy Efficiency

The future of fuel retail in SA: NEVs and solar panels

Karen Keylock 18 Jul 2025

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Logistics & Transport

The Lobito Corridor: Angola’s chance to lead in regional logistics

Alexandre Silveira 11 Jul 2025

Economy

Ramaphosa: South Africa signals recovery and investment drive

7 Jul 2025

Source: African Development Bank Group.

Construction & Engineering

$474.6m funding for SA's energy and infrastructure overhaul

2 Jul 2025

Image credit: Paul-Alain Hunt on Unsplash

Mining

DRC's cobalt export ban extended by three months

23 Jun 2025

GWM introduces next-gen H6 SUV and hybrid GT model in SA

Dealers

GWM introduces next-gen H6 SUV and hybrid GT model in SA

20 Jun 2025

Edge Growth’s first Investee Day marks new chapter in supporting and scaling South African SMEs

SMEs

Edge Growth’s first Investee Day marks new chapter in supporting and scaling South African SMEs

Issued by Edge Growth 19 Jun 2025

Image source: Andor Bujdoso –

Trends

Africa's role in executive search trends beyond 2025

Jeremy Bossenger 12 Jun 2025

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

Agriculture

3 innovations set to transform South Africa’s food system by 2040

11 Jun 2025

ESG

Sustainability dips but still drives choice in the luxury market

11 Jun 2025

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

Dealers

China's BYD to nearly triple SA dealers' network by next year

5 Jun 2025

Review: Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark

Launches & Reviews

Review: Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge Ultimate Dark

Imran Salie 26 May 2025

Dealers

Chinese brand GAC to ramp up SA expansion with new cars

13 May 2025

The vital role of trade agreements in driving SA's economic growth

Retail

The vital role of trade agreements in driving SA's economic growth

Sipho Mhaga 2 May 2025

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Public Transport

MAN Truck & Bus South Africa unveils Lion’s Explorer E: SA’s first locally manufactured ebus

Issued by Optimize Agency 25 Apr 2025

Green transport and sustainability take centre stage at Transport Evolution Africa 2025

Logistics & Transport

Green transport and sustainability take centre stage at Transport Evolution Africa 2025

23 Apr 2025

Fuel & Energy

Chery to unveil 19 hybrid car models in 2025, launching Super Hybrid brand

22 Apr 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: Burger King hides the message, BMW spells it out

Brendan Seery 22 Apr 2025

How AI is transforming the future of cars in SA

4th Industrial Revolution

How AI is transforming the future of cars in SA

William Petherbridge 16 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Although the production data for March will only be released in May, the figures for January and February suggest a notable quarterly decline for mining production in the first quarter of 2025

Markets & Investment

Mining production decline points to Q1 2025 contraction

16 Apr 2025

Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA

Fuel & Energy

Local EV startup Zimi gets R6m backing to pioneer vehicle-to-grid tech in SA

15 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

2025 Budget revealed: 61% allocated to social needs, says Ramaphosa

7 Apr 2025

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Fuel & Energy

Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream

Hannah Budnitz 1 Apr 2025

Source: © Sibanye-Stillwater The European Commission has designated Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCam project in France as 'Strategic Projects' under the EU Critical Raw Materials Act

Mining

EU awards Strategic Project status to Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium and GalliCam projects

27 Mar 2025

Are the glory days of German carmakers gone forever?

Dealers

Are the glory days of German carmakers gone forever?

Pietro Micheli 14 Mar 2025

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

Fuel & Energy

South Africa to incentivise local EV production

13 Mar 2025

How plastic is revolutionising fuel-efficient cars and green mobility

ESG & Sustainability

How plastic is revolutionising fuel-efficient cars and green mobility

Issued by Safripol 12 Mar 2025

An aerial view of Shaft 11 at Impala Platinum Mine, in Rustenburg. Source: Reuters/Shafiek Tassiem

Mining

PGM crisis makes Implats consider Canada closure

Nelson Banya and Felix Njini 28 Feb 2025

Ore containing copper and cobalt. Source: Paul-Alain Hunt/Unsplash

Mining

Regulatory overhaul puts halt on DRC cobalt exports

Lindsey Schutters 25 Feb 2025

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

Mining

Afreximbank's EVP highlights Africa’s mineral wealth as key to industrial development

18 Feb 2025

Image supplied.

Manufacturing & Parts

BMW Plant Rosslyn expands production with new X3 models

17 Feb 2025

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

Fuel & Energy

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

MJ (Thinus) Booysen, Joubert Van Eeden 11 Feb 2025

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

Funding

SA EV startup Everlectric gets Vumela Fund boost

10 Feb 2025

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Fuel & Energy

Innovative startup secures funding to boost growth and drive EV adoption in South Africa

Issued by Edge Growth 10 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied | Maureen Phiri, GM Sales, Oxyon People Solutions

Logistics & Transport

Preparing SA’s transport and logistics workforce for the future of mobility

Maureen Phiri 5 Feb 2025

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

Markets & Investment

#MiningIndaba: The value of synergy between Africa's mining and automotive sectors

Lindsey Schutters 3 Feb 2025

Source: Donald J. Trump/Facebook.

Taxation & Regulation

#BizTrends2025: America's path to ‘liquid gold’: Trump reveals new tariffs and national energy strategy

Katja Hamilton 21 Jan 2025

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Mining

Mining industry stands to win from Trump Arctic interests

Lindsey Schutters 8 Jan 2025

Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida announcing the financial results. Source: Nissan

Automotive

Market responds well to Nissan and Honda merger talks

Lindsey Schutters 18 Dec 2024

Somerset Mall embarks on expansion project

Commercial Property

Somerset Mall embarks on expansion project

13 Dec 2024

Consumers and businesses are demanding eco-friendly products and services

Retail Services

Consumers and businesses are demanding eco-friendly products and services

12 Dec 2024