As flash floods become an increasingly common and dangerous threat across Namibia, Santam Namibia, in partnership with the City of Windhoek, has launched a new flood signage initiative aimed at improving public safety at high-risk river crossings throughout the capital. Santam, Namibia’s largest short-term insurer, has committed close to N$150 000 towards the installation of...
The jaw-dropping LDV Terron 9 and its SUV sibling, the LDV D90, stole the spotlight at the Motoring Expo 2025. The event was held this past weekend at the Tony Rust Racetrack on the outskirts of Windhoek. It brought together car enthusiasts, industry experts and families alike, showcasing a variety of vehicles from across the...
The objectives of the 2025 Motoring Expo, which took place on Friday and Saturday, were not only to provide entertainment but also to support and grow motorsport in Namibia, build infrastructure, promote safety standards and inspire the next generation of motorsports enthusiasts. The event was a huge success, with both experienced and new attendees already...
Chery Group and UNICEF this week announced the renewal of their global partnership in education, launching a new three-year collaboration to transform the lives of children world-wide, especially the most vulnerable, by enabling them to access quality education. Building on its initial contribution of US$6 million for 2023-2025, Chery Group has pledged an additional US$6...
Omoda and Jaecoo, the marques comprising South Africa’s Brand O&J division, have posted impressive third-quarter sales results, demonstrating sustained momentum. September and year-to-date figures underscore the brand’s continued growth in southern Africa’s automotive landscape. Between July and September, Brand O&J sold 2 472 vehicles, which is a 26% increase over the second quarter and a...
JAC Motors South Africa recently hosted a high-level delegation from JAC Motors International, based in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. The delegation aimed to explore opportunities and develop plans to further expand JAC Motors’ investment in the Southern African market, with a strong focus on advancing growth in the new energy vehicle sector. Operating in Southern...
The Motorsport Expo 2025 is all set for tomorrow and Saturday at the Tony Rust Racetrack to provide the public with a fun and adrenaline-filled weekend. The expo comprises five events happening on the outskirts of Windhoek. The Friday events, starting from 17h00, are spinning and drags. On Saturday, the expo kicks of early at...
Starting tomorrow until 21 October, the 2025 Chery Brand User Summit will take place in Wuhu, China. Evolving from the theme ‘With Chery With Love’ to ‘With Creating With Love’, this year’s summit continues to embrace Chery’s spirit of co-creation. Over five days, the Chery Group will showcase its vision for the future of the...
Motorsport Expo 2025 is gearing up to ignite the Tony Rust Race Track with the biggest, loudest and most thrilling motorsport weekend of the year on 24 and 25 October. During the much-anticipated event, motoring enthusiasts can expect to be treated to incredible speeds, power slides, roaring engines and the smell of burning rubber. With...
OSLO – Norway, the world leader in the adoption of electric cars, wants to completely phase out its sales tax (VAT) exemption for zero-emission vehicles by 2027, the government announced Wednesday. In its proposed 2026 budget, the Labour government wants to lower the price threshold at which new electric vehicles are subject to VAT from...