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How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
Motorcycle taxis – often called boda-bodas in East Africa and okadas in Nigeria and parts of West Africa – serve as the primary mode of transport for millions in Africa. Now, Chinese investors are pouring funds into the continent’s multibillion-dollar two-wheeler market, driving an energy shift from petrol to electric power. The investors supply essential components and batteries for local assembly, while supporting infrastructure such as battery-swapping networks to ease the transition. Last...
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 23, 2026
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Daily NK English
· Jun 26, 2026
Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles
Imports of Chinese-made electric bicycles and motorcycles are rising at border crossings in North Korea in 2026, driven by surging fuel prices that have made gas-powered vehicles increasingly costly to run. Demand has grown to the point that even wealthy North Koreans who previously considered electric bikes beneath them are now buying them. A source []
BizNews
· Jun 25, 2026
The BizNews Edge: African Bank's Billion-Rand Acquisition Trap
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· Jul 10, 2026
Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoyant demand” for summer products in May, when temperatures started to rise. Easy pants, UV-protection items, T-shirts and other summer products all saw strong sales, according to the earnings report from Fast Retailing,...
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Africa.com
· Jun 25, 2026
South Africa’s Vehicle Market Proves Resilient As Affordability Reshapes Demand
TransUnion’s Q1 2026 Mobility Insights Report highlights steady sales, rapid growth in Chinese brands, and rising interest in hybrid vehicles. South Africa’s passenger vehicle market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026, but demand is evolving. Rising affordability pressures, higher fuel costs, the growth of Chinese brands and shifting powertrain preferences are reshaping the []
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