https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html South Africa news 15 Commercial & Industrial news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/795.html en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:52 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-used-car-market-loses-momentum-as-sales-fall-631791a South Africa’s used vehicle market lost some of its momentum in August, with sales falling 3.1% year-on-year to 33,346 units, according to AutoTrader data. 1-271791 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africans-shift-towards-used-cars-as-affordability-pressures-mount-308408a South Africans are still buying cars despite rising household costs, but affordability is increasingly shaping what they buy, according to TransUnion's Q2 2026 Mobility Insights Report. 1-271753 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa50-infrastructure-fund-plans-to-more-than-double-project-value-in-five-years-297717a Africa50, a Morocco-based infrastructure investment fund, aims to more than double the value of the projects it backs to at least $20bn over the next five years, its chief operating officer said. 1-271570 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-vehicle-brands-raise-repair-risks-for-fleets-and-insurers-expert-warns-964844a South Africa's growing mix of vehicle brands and electric models is creating new challenges for insurers, brokers and fleet operators, particularly when vehicles need to be repaired after an accident. 1-271484 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-automotive-market-grows-as-nevs-gain-ground-520240a South Africa's new vehicle market continued its strong run in August, with sales rising 11.4% year-on-year to 57,898 units, while new energy vehicle (NEV) adoption continued to accelerate. 1-271376 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/shell-seeks-small-auto-businesses-for-new-growth-programme-419049a Mechanics, motor body repairers and auto-spares businesses in the Western Cape can apply for an opportunity to receive business support and a branded retail unit through the Shell Powershops Programme. 1-271215 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/moove-joins-africas-unicorn-club-at-21bn-valuation-967184a African-founded mobility company Moove has raised $250m in a Series C funding round, valuing the company at $2.1bn and making it the latest African-founded technology company to reach unicorn status. 1-270874 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/two-tone-global-celebrates-1-year-of-changing-perceptions-with-gwm-634041a One year ago, Two Tone Global began its partnership with GWM South Africa with a shared ambition: to help one of the world's fastest-growing automotive brands earn meaningful relevance in South Africa. The objective extended far beyond launching campaigns or promoting new vehicles. It was about reshaping perception through strategic communications, authentic storytelling and culturally intelligent marketing. 1-270641 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/vw-wants-to-simplify-its-operations-but-at-what-cost-078445a In an effort to become more profitable, Volkswagen will dramatically reduce the number of models and options it offers. How did we get here? 1-270607 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-car-sales-climb-to-12-year-high-412989a South Africa's new vehicle market maintained its upward momentum in July, with sales climbing 11.9% year-on-year to 57,708 units – the strongest July performance in more than a decade and the best monthly passenger car sales since September 2014. 1-270505 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Commercial & Industrial South Africa