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Forging the African Connection: Automechanika SSA Roadshows Pave the Way for Johannesburg 2025
The recent Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshows held in Zimbabwe and Zambia have ignited critical conversations and strategic collaboration in the region’s automotive and logistics sectors. Under the compelling theme “Forging the African Connection”, these events served not only as a build-up to Automechanika Johannesburg 2025, but also as a powerful reminder […]
Driving Continental Growth: Automechanika Johannesburg Launches Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow
Messe Frankfurt South Africa has announced the 2025 launch of the Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Roadshow—a pioneering initiative designed to strengthen regional ties across the continent’s automotive aftermarket. Set to kick off in Gaborone, Botswana, on 6 May 2025, the roadshow will journey through Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Namibia, building momentum […]
Nissan Navara to fly the flag up through Africa in daring expedition
ROSSLYN – In a week’s time, a group of intrepid drivers will embark on an epic eight-country tour that will take them right up the length of the continent, all the way to Cairo. Dubbed Nissan Daring Africa 2024, the expedition will visit Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Kenya before ending in Egypt. The […]
Defenders Prove Their Mettle by Powering Kingsley Holgate Foundation Through Gruelling Start of Afrika Odyssey Expedition
Pretoria, South Africa – 27 September 2023: Having waded through numerous rivers, conquering treacherous mountain passes, and powering through vast open plains, the Kingsley Holgate Foundation has reached its first major milestone in its Afrika Odyssey Expedition: approximately 1 700 mosquito nets distributed in Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, constituting the Southern […]
MAN Trucks – Africa’s first Modular Concept Workshop opens in Zambia
Africa’s first Modular Concept Workshop opens in Zambia MAN Truck & Bus Sub-Equatorial Africa celebrated the opening of Africa’s first Modular Concept Workshop for heavy commercial vehicles in Lusaka, Zambia, on Monday 12 October 2015.
Daimler Trucks in Africa 2014
Daimler Trucks Asia sold in January and February 2014 in Africa almost twice as much as last year Development of the growth potential of the new Asia Market and Africa in full swing After Kenya , Sri Lanka and Zambia now also market launch of new robust FUSO models in Tanzania Daimler Trucks Asia accelerated its […]
Ford Ranger Odyssey Africa 2013
Ford Ranger Odyssey Africa 2013 changes course following unrest in Northern Mozambique Ford Ranger Odyssey has been re-routed to avoid Northern Mozambique following reports of unrest in the region Expedition will now pass through Zambia and Botswana, entering Southern Mozambique from South Africa Safety of contestants and crew is absolute priority PRETORIA, South Africa, 3 […]
General Tyre 4×4 African Adventure – Day 5 – 24 March
It was a very interesting day on the General Tyre 4×4 African Adventure. Originally intended as a relaxed affair, it took over 10 hours from our departure to our arrival, across the border, in Livingstone, Zambia – a mere 130 km later.
Continental 4×4 Route and Adventure
Six countries, 19 days, 10 vehicles, and 8 000 km Second annual General Tyre 4×4 African Adventure Launches all-new General Grabber MT, along with proven Grabber AT Family-oriented off-road adventure encompassing Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa Strong community focus with two CSR projects in Zambia The second annual General Tyre 4×4 African Adventure is […]
MINI named as official vehicle sponsor of Put Foot Rally crew
Midrand. MINI is excited to announce that it will be the official vehicle sponsor of the 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, for their 17 day adventure through Africa! The Put Foot Rally is an epic journey through Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique. The Rally ʻvibeʼ is for participants to get off […]













