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The Africa EV Show

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Join Nairobi-based multimedia journalist Njenga Hakeenah as he explores the fast-evolving world of electric mobility across Africa. From cutting-edge EVs and electrified scooters to industry trends and clean energy innovations, this podcast delivers expert insights and in-depth conversations with key players driving Africa's electric revolution. Listeners will meet some of the smartest, most creative tech entrepreneurs on the continent who are shaping the future of transportation. Stay plugged into the future of mobility on The Africa EV Show!

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Solar Taxi Solving Adoption Challenges in Ghana as Chinese EVs Gain Popularity 18.03.2025 22:46

In Ghana, a fascinating company that started back in 2019 when EV tech was still very new came up with an ingenious idea to get around the power problems for their EVs. This company, Solar Taxi, imported a bunch of low-cost Chinese solar panels to charge a fleet of EV taxis in Ghana built using components sourced from China and India. It was an idea way ahead of its time. Today, Solar Taxi sells s...

From Motorcycle Taxis in Kenya to E-Tricycles in Sierra Leone, Africa Is Building Its Own EV Ecosystem 10.03.2025 38:24

When Moses Sandy travelled to China with his prototype, he knew that Sierra Leone needed reliable and clean transport that could easily be powered not by gasoline but by the abundant energy harnessed from the sun. In the heart of Freetown, Sandy's prototype has become a game changer that has made the city a little quieter with only the hum of the tricycles' engines and the air a little less pollut...