Cara Anna and Christopher Torchia, Associated Press Updated 7:30 pm CDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, musician Johnny Clegg performs on stage during his own farewell concert in Johannesburg. Clegg died at his home in Johannesburg Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. less FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, musician Johnny Clegg performs on stage during his own farewell concert in Johannesburg. Clegg died at his home in Johannesburg Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after ... more Photo: Denis Farrell, AP Photo: Denis Farrell, AP Image 1 of / 50 Caption Close Image 1 of 50 FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017 file photo, musician Johnny Clegg performs on stage during his own farewell concert in … [Read more...] about Johnny Clegg, anti-apartheid musician in South Africa, dies
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Motorbike taxi firms rev up for race into West Africa
LAGOS (Reuters) - Motorcycle taxi companies are expanding in West Africa with backing from investors betting that the meteoric rise of two-wheeled taxi firms in Asia can be replicated in some of the fastest growing countries in the world. Four bike taxi firms are now battling it out on the streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos and the oldest, Nigerian motorcycle taxi firm max.ng, is planning to launch in Ghana and Ivory Coast this year, as well as a fourth Nigerian city. While informal motorcycle taxis have been around in Africa for years, the new companies are hoping to win market share by offering trained, accountable drivers and the convenience of booking rides through a mobile app. As in Asia, the companies are also looking to turn their ride-hailing apps into one-stop mobile shops offering a host of services from e-payments to deliveries to insurance - the kind of strategy that transformed Indonesia’s Go-Jek into a $10 billion company in less than a decade. … [Read more...] about Motorbike taxi firms rev up for race into West Africa
FOCUS-Motorbike taxi firms rev up for race into West Africa
* Motorcycle ride-hailing firms popular in Asia and East Africa * Companies expanding in Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast * About 8 million informal motorcycle taxis in Nigeria * Passengers seek safety along with speed By Alexis Akwagyiram LAGOS, June 12 (Reuters) - Motorcycle taxi companies are expanding in West Africa with backing from investors betting that the meteoric rise of two-wheeled taxi firms in Asia can be replicated in some of the fastest growing countries in the world. Four bike taxi firms are now battling it out on the streets of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos and the oldest, Nigerian motorcycle taxi firm max.ng, is planning to launch in Ghana and Ivory Coast this year, as well as a fourth Nigerian city. While informal motorcycle taxis have been around in Africa for years, the new companies are hoping to win market share by offering trained, accountable drivers and the convenience of booking rides through a mobile app. As in Asia, the companies are also … [Read more...] about FOCUS-Motorbike taxi firms rev up for race into West Africa
French soldiers killed while freeing tourists in West Africa
Updated 6:09 am CDT, Friday, May 10, 2019 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Sibiu, Romania, Thursday, May 9, 2019. European Union leaders on Thursday start to set out a course for increased political cooperation in the wake of the impending departure of the United Kingdom from the bloc. less French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Sibiu, Romania, Thursday, May 9, 2019. European Union leaders on Thursday start to set out a course for increased political ... more Photo: Andreea Alexandru, AP Photo: Andreea Alexandru, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a media conference at an EU summit in Sibiu, Romania, Thursday, May 9, 2019. … [Read more...] about French soldiers killed while freeing tourists in West Africa
Renault Kwid Climber launched in South Africa; limited to just 200 units
Renault has launched the Kwid Climber in South Africa as a limited edition model. The Renault Kwid Climber is restricted to 200 examples priced at ZAR 148,900 (INR 8,03,225.65). It is available in Electric Blue and Planet Grey colour options. Much like the Renault Kwid Climber sold in India, the South Africa-spec model gets exterior enhancements that add to the SUV/crossover look of the entry-level hatchback. It gets a Climber insignia and protection claddings on the doors along with orange exterior mirrors, rugged fog lamp housings, and silver finish with orange highlights on the front bumper. The roof rails get matching orange detailing as well. Exclusive to the Kwid Climber limited edition are 6-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, the piano black centre fascia is finished with orange contours to match the overall theme. Orange highlights can also be found on the upholstery inscribed with the Climber insignia, door trims, side air vents, and gear knob as well. The … [Read more...] about Renault Kwid Climber launched in South Africa; limited to just 200 units