bZ4X is its first EV for South Africa

bZ4X is its first EV for South Africa

Toyota South Africa has finally put a price on its first battery-electric vehicle, the bZ4X. The country’s largest car brand – which builds vehicles at its Prospecton plant in Durban for both the local market and export – will sell the bZ4X for R1.18-million. Unlike the Hilux, Corolla Cross and Fortuner that roll off its…

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Africa: All of Africa Today – May 19, 2026

Africa: All of Africa Today – May 19, 2026

  Over 130 Dead in DR Congo Ebola Outbreak At least 131 people have died in an Ebola virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 513 suspected cases. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the current strain of Ebola, which is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, an international emergency….

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Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts

Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts

From Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa to the complex evacuation of passengers aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) opened its annual assembly on Monday as countries grapple with disease outbreaks, deep funding cuts and growing geopolitical tension. Health ministers and diplomats are in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly…

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Africa: Housing Crisis Takes Centre Stage At World Urban Forum in Baku

East Africa: Ethiopia Pushes Economic Integration As Pathway to Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has renewed its call for deeper regional economic integration as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, with Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stressing that durable stability can only be achieved through stronger homegrown solutions. Speaking at the Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue, also known as the…

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