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Zimbabwe sanctions effects laid bare at UN
A DOSSIER detailing in graphic detail the horrendous effects of unilateral sanctions that were imposed on Zimbabwe by Western countries at the turn of the millennium has been submitted to the United N...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Proudly made in Zimbabwe
The advent of globalization has demonstrated that each country has expertise in a certain trade and there are commodities that resonate with certain countries more than others. It is often argued that...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 00:25hrs | 5 | by Victor Bhoroma
US sanctions on Zimbabwe - truths, history and lies
A new regime of US sanctions has just been signed into law, opening a fresh front in the increasingly polarised political debate in Zimbabwe.Critics say they hurt the economy, while supporters...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 19:01hrs | 4 | by newsZWire
Made in Zimbabwe
The advent of globalization has demonstrated that each country has expertise in a certain trade and there are commodities that resonate with certain nations more than others. It is often argued that t...Published: 18 May 2018 at 17:48hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zuma takes on white monopoly capital
Johannesburg - When president Jacob Zuma's term expires in 2019,many South Africans will remember him as the leader who risked his presidency by taking on white monopoly capital-the powerful apartheid...Published: 10 Jul 2017 at 11:25hrs | 3 | by Thabo Kunene
VW overtakes Toyota as the world's biggest carmaker
Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world's best-selling carmaker, the first time the German company has held the position.Japan's Toyota, which had topped sales for the past four ye...Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 22:47hrs | 24 | by Staff Reporter
Zifa, NetOne set to seal big deal
ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa is today expected to tie the loose ends to a sponsorship package, estimated to be around $2 million, which will see NetOne coming on board as the flagship sponsors of t...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Robson Sharuko and Ellina Mhlanga
The only difference between Zimbabwe and Botswana is leadership
I HAVE just completed reading two books on the Second World War. The first was by an American soldier who spent 4 years in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp and the second was an overview of the War fro...Published: 02 Sep 2015 at 16:26hrs | | by Eddie Cross
GM celebrates 500 million global milestone
More than 2.7 million vehicles produced in South Africa Port Elizabeth: This week General Motors celebrates...Published: 07 May 2015 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Tech Reporter
Science, the African, and the Race Wars
This is written for all, particularly those under 35. Life must have a purpose, we all must seek out our purpose for society and do our best to fulfill it. The western culture, those that run it, cult...Published: 28 Mar 2015 at 16:50hrs | 1 | by Bhekuzulu Khumalo
GM expands market share in Zimbabwe
General Motors (GM) Zimbabwe recorded an increase in sales for the year to December 2014 as the company market share rose to 20 percent.This comes as the firm's authorized local dealer, Autowo...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 16:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3D printing gives Isuzu KB engineers the edge
Innovative technology cuts costs and development time of parts03 JUNE 2014 - Rapid Prototyping, popularly know...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 07:56hrs | 4 | by Tech Reporter
GM unveils the latest Isuzu Dmax pick-up
Nairobi - The growth of the commercial vehicle segment in the region has seen General Motors East Africa (GMEA) launch the new 6th generation Isuzu D Max in the highly competitive pick-up segment....Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 15:22hrs | 3 | by Ruth Mugugu, General Motors East Africa
Govt to splash $16m on top-of-the-range off-road vehicles
Zimbabwe's free spending government is splashing $16 million on top-of-the-range off-road vehicles at a time when many people are facing starvation.The tender, floated yesterday by the State P...Published: 13 Nov 2013 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Trax fuses modern design and Chevrolet SUV DNA
Design and features General Motors has announced the launch of the Chevrolet Trax, a 1.8 Litre SUV, to key left hand drive markets in Sub-Saharan Afric...Published: 28 Aug 2013 at 11:59hrs | 3 | by General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa
Detroit becomes the largest American city ever to file for bankruptcy
The US city of Detroit in Michigan has become the largest American city ever to file for bankruptcy, with debts of at least $15bn (£10bn).State-appointed emergency manager Kevyn Orr as...Published: 18 Jul 2013 at 20:04hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chevrolet Aveo - The New Face of Abuja
- Impressive fuel economy and comprehensive safety features offers excellent value to fleet owners - Initial 160 of a scheduled 1 000 vehicles launch...Published: 08 Jul 2013 at 07:02hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
General Motors Appoints New Leadership Team for Africa Operations
General Motors has announced a number of appointments which are geared at strengthening the company’s operations in Africa:GM South Afric...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 10:01hrs | 1 | by Mathews Estell
GM South Africa Appoints New Vice President of Operations
General Motors has announced the appointment of Ian Nicholls (51 years old) as GM South Africa"s Vice President of Operations with immediate effect. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 10:09hrs | | by Matthews Estell
GM Committed to Providing Excellent Technical Support to Customers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Training of Dealer technicians and fine-tuned processes for faster results - creating customers for life in Sub-Saharan Africa markets. General Mo...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 09:58hrs | | by Ndou Paul
GM Receives Most Initial Quality Awards Among Automakers
Eight segment award recipients with a total 15 models in top three of their segments Chevrolet leads all nameplates with five segment awardsGMC and Chevrolet rank second a...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 03:31hrs | | by Moyo Roy
General Motors Expands its Aftersales Support to Sub-Saharan Africa
General Motors's Parts and Distribution Centre (PDC) - geared up to support parts and accessories requirements for their new one ton pick-up which will be launched across Sub-Saharan Africa....Published: 22 Apr 2013 at 06:37hrs | | by Moyo Roy
GM Africa Looks To 6th Generation Isuzu Pick-up for Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
The launch of the 6th generation Isuzu pick-up will be a major milestone for General Motors in Sub-Saharan Africa. For the first time in the company's history, its manufacturing operations in Port...Published: 04 Mar 2013 at 09:17hrs | | by Tech Reporter
GM and Manchester United Announce Chevrolet as Shirt Sponsor
General Motors and Manchester United today announced that the world's most popular football club's shirt sponsor will be Chevrolet beginning with the 2014/2015 season. Chevrolet, the current Off...Published: 31 Jul 2012 at 04:52hrs | | by Ruth Mugugu
General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa sales volumes continue to grow
The General Motors Sub-Saharan Africa (GMSSA) region sales volumes for the first six months of 2012 continue to show solid year on year growth. "When taking a look at the first six months of t...Published: 30 Jul 2012 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Ruth Mugugu
General Motors encourages safe driving
General Motors, which has a long record of safety firsts including, among others, active head restraints, frontal air bags and side-impact air bags that reduce the risk of injury to children, is cons...Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 04:12hrs | 2 | by Ruth Mugugu
General Motors to pull $10M paid Ads from Facebook - saying they don't work
General Motors is planning to pull $10 million in paid advertising from Facebook, after deciding that paid ads on the site have little impact on consumers' car purchases, according to a GM official....Published: 21 May 2012 at 22:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sub Saharan Africa continues to show outstanding growth
The General Motors Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) market has continued to show amazing growth rates during the first four months of the year, reaffirming the company's commitment to expanding their footprin...Published: 09 May 2012 at 21:16hrs | | by Ruth Mugugu
Right hammers Obama for playing politics with anniversary of bin Laden's death
As the US President Barack Obama embraces the killing of Osama bin Laden as a campaign theme, the right is hammering him for playing politics with the approaching one-year anniversary of the terrorist...Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 00:48hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Chevrolet's All-New Trailblazer SUV Makes World Debut in Thailand
Bangkok - The Trailblazer, Chevrolet's tough new "haul-anything, go-anywhere" SUV, made its world debut today at a special event ahead of The 33rd Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand....Published: 23 Mar 2012 at 23:35hrs | 1 | by Ruth Mugugu
GM Vehicles Help Make Movie Magic
From Motor City to Hollywood, cars take leading role on the Silver ScreenDETROIT – Lights, camera, start your e...Published: 24 Feb 2012 at 07:56hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Toyota recalls 82,200 hybrid SUVs in the US
Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will recall about 82,200 hybrid SUVs in the U.S. due to computer boards with possible faulty wiring.The car giant said the recall will involve Highlander ...Published: 30 Jun 2011 at 06:30hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Toyota recalling almost 1.7 million cars
Toyota is recalling nearly 1.7 million cars, the bulk of them in Japan, for various defects that may cause fuel leakage — the latest in quality control woes for the world's No. 1 aut...Published: 26 Jan 2011 at 15:34hrs | 1 | by Byo24NEWS
2011 preview: wireless connectivity coming to a car near you
Technology analyst iSuppli predicts that by 2017, 7.2 million cars around the world will be shipped with an in-built wifi system, enabling drivers and passengers to connect to the internet while o...Published: 28 Dec 2010 at 04:48hrs | | by Byo24
BMW workers trade holiday time for shifts making hot cars
BERLIN - German autoworkers are this year swapping some of their Christmas break with family for time at the factory assembling someone else's gifts - and they don't have a problem with it.Ger...Published: 23 Dec 2010 at 04:02hrs | 3 | by Byo24
Hyundai, Kia, VW win most top safety pick awards
Motorists considering the purchase of a safe, new car have a lot of choice in the new model year, after the U.S. insurance industry released its longest-ever list of "Top Safety Pick" award winn...Published: 23 Dec 2010 at 03:39hrs | 2 | by Byo24
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