The City of Windhoek is in the process of evaluating the demand for electric vehicle (EV)-charging stations, considering factors such as the current EV market size, projected growth and integration into the city’s broader transport and energy frameworks. This assessment is expected to help inform the city’s policy decisions and investment strategies to ensure infrastructure...
Motoring
City Police Traffic tips – Parking a vehicle on the right side of the road
Community Policing Officer In Namibia, where vehicles drive on the left side of the road, parking on the right-hand side is not allowed. This practice is a traffic violation, as drivers are expected to park on the left-hand side of the road to maintain safety and comply with regulations. Parking facing oncoming traffic is dangerous...
Supa Quick’s major investments ensure first-rate service …providing a range of gear from tyres to shocks to batteries
Supa Quick in the heart of Windhoek’s central business district is not only a tyre fitment expert, but also specialises in a range of automotive services including batteries, shocks absorbers, wheel alignment and wheel balancing. As an international franchise, Supa Quick in Windhoek has been operating as a wholly-owned Namibian company for more than 30...
Audi’s RS Q8: Most powerful combustion vehicle yet
Audi has rounded out the updated Audi Q8 model range with the RS Q8 performance, the new flagship of its SUV offering. Its increased output of 471kW makes the RS Q8 performance SUV the most powerful series-produced combustion model in the history of Audi Sport GmbH. Furthermore, the RS Q8 performance boasts outstanding driving dynamics,...
Chery Namibia appoints Sharpley as brand ambassador …as Tiggo 4 reaches a landmark global export milestone
Pinehas Pinehas Chery Namibia recently appointed former Miss Namibia, Cassia Sharpley, as its brand ambassador. A brand ambassador is defined as someone who represents and advertises a company, supports its offers, and acts as the embodiment of the company’s corporate identity through words and actions. Brand ambassadors are usually well informed when it comes to talking...
MVA fund urges caution during heavy rains
Following warnings of heavy rains expected in various regions across the country, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund calls on motorists to drive with caution and observe road traffic rules and regulations. The MVA Fund reminds road users of the dangers posed by wet and slippery roads, calling on motorists to exercise extreme caution, particularly...
City Police Traffic Tips – Severe penalties for ‘hit and run’ drivers
Community Policing Officer Fleeing from the scene of an accident, often referred to as a ‘hit-and-run’, is a serious offense that involves leaving the site of an accident without providing assistance or exchanging information with those involved. The Road Traffic and Transport Act 22 of 1999 clarifies the duties of drivers in the event of...
Connect with nature by camping with your JAC T9 …the ultimate guide to a Namibian adventure
Camping with your JAC T9 is sure to help you connect with the pristine and serene Namibian landscape. That’s because the least of you or your family’s worries will be the reliability and dependability of your JAC bakkie, particularly if its the top of the range JAC T9 SuperLux, such as the one made available...
CITY POLICE TRAFFIC TIPS – A cautionary advisory for learner drivers
Community Policing Officer Driving is a privilege that comes with great responsibility. Many new car owners mistakenly believe that simply owning a vehicle gives them the right to drive it immediately. However, the law is clear: No person may operate a motor vehicle on a public road without the necessary authorisation and certification. It is...
Demand remains elevated for JAC Motors …as range-topping T9 turns heads and wins over hearts
After a year of making waves in the domestic market, local demand remains elevated for the increasingly-popular JAC bakkies, specifically its range-topping, eye-popping, head-turning T9 SuperLux. Based on JAC’s third-generation international light commercial vehicle (LCV) platform, the reliable and top-performing T9 still turns heads with its attractive aesthetics, and continues to win hearts with dependable...