Tanzania to ban sub standard lubricant imports

Tanzania is adopting tough measures to check the the inflow of substandard lubricants into the country. Tanzania is an important market for lubricants in Africa. This was announced in the backdrop of the announcement by the Government Chemist Laboratory Agency (GCLA) that over 50 per cent of imported lubricants in the country are of inferior quality. Industry, Trade and Investment Minister Charles Mwijage said the new measures will...

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A-MAP launches promotional campaign in Ethiopia to promote ASIMCO auto parts

In an effort to further increase the popularity and reach of ASIMCO auto parts in Ethiopia, Al Muqarram Auto Parts (A-MAP) has launched aggressive promotional campaign in Ethiopia. An extensive advertising and marketing campaign to promote ASIMCO automotive spare parts in the Ethiopian market has been launched by A-MAP. As a result, ASIMCO shop boards and posters are now visible across Ethiopia in auto service centers as well as spare parts...

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Eveready Batteries: A-MAP Gains Distribution Rights in UAE

Al Muqarram Auto Parts (A-MAP) has expanded its product range by obtaining the distribution rights of Eveready Batteries in the UAE. Eveready batteries are made to the highest quality standards in the Johnson Controls factory in Europe. These batteries are designed to deliver long battery life performance through optimized grid design using the most modern European manufacturing technologies. With over 15 years experience, A-MAP is a global...

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Africa: The New Hub for Automotive Manufacturing

The automotive manufacturing industry in Africa is growing fast. Automotive production in Africa is growing industry as more and more manufacturers move closer to their African customers and discover the advantages of low-labour costs and tax holidays. Demand for automobile spare parts in Africa is also growing. The automotive production industry in South Africa is nearly 100 years old. In the 1980s and 1990s, Nigeria achieved significant...

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East Africa to ban import of used cars, clothes

East African countries could ban imports of used clothes and second-hand cars in the next three years, putting an end to a lucrative trade in the region. The EAC directed member countries to buy their textiles and shoes from within the region with a view to phasing out imports. The move follows a decision by the six-nation East African Community – Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan – to fully ban...

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