South Africans are preparing for what could be the largest fuel price hike in the country's history, as global oil prices climb above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The Central Energy Fund has signalled a tough outlook for April, with significant increases in both petrol and diesel prices expected. Meanwhile, automotive industry experts say the anticipated fuel price shock is driving a sharp rise in interest and sales of electric vehicles (EVs), as consumers increasingly look for alternatives to traditional petrol and diesel-powered cars.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alan Quinn, Chief Product & Innovation Officer, Cars.co.za.

South Africans are preparing for what could be the largest fuel price hike in the country's history, as global oil prices climb above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The Central Energy Fund has signalled a tough outlook for April, with significant increases in both petrol and diesel prices expected. Meanwhile, automotive industry experts say the anticipated fuel price shock is driving a sharp rise in interest and sales of electric vehicles (EVs), as consumers increasingly look for alternatives to traditional petrol and diesel-powered cars.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Alan Quinn, Chief Product &amp; Innovation Officer, Cars.co.za.

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Automotive sector sees a sharp rise in interest, sales of electric vehicles, as consumers feel the petrol price pinch

Sudan is stepping up efforts to rebuild its energy sector after years of conflict, with a renewed focus on expanding renewable power.

The country's Minister of Energy and Petroleum Elmutasim Ibrahim Ali said widespread damage to electricity infrastructure has disrupted supply nationwide, prompting urgent work to restore generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe  filed this report.

Sudan is stepping up efforts to rebuild its energy sector after years of conflict, with a renewed focus on expanding renewable power.
The country's Minister of Energy and Petroleum Elmutasim Ibrahim Ali said widespread damage to electricity infrastructure has disrupted supply nationwide, prompting urgent work to restore generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe &nbsp;filed this report.

Sudan is stepping up efforts to rebuild its energy sector with a  focus on expanding renewable power

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back", and  the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo unpacks business news that made headlines in the week. 

TALKING POINTS:

** Uganda experienced a 72% increase in merchandise export revenue, rising from $844.60 million in January 2025 to $1,453.53 million in January 2026....

** Kenya Airways posted a $138 million pre-tax loss in 2025...

** Ghana and Colombia have agreed to a direct shipping link between teh ports of Tema and Cartagena

Victor Kgomoeswana, author of &nbsp;"Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back", and &nbsp;the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo unpacks business news that made headlines in the week.&nbsp;
TALKING POINTS:
** Uganda experienced a 72% increase in merchandise export revenue, rising from $844.60 million in January 2025 to $1,453.53 million in January 2026....
** Kenya Airways posted a $138 million pre-tax loss in 2025...
** Ghana and Colombia have agreed to a direct shipping link between teh ports of Tema and Cartagena

Business round up with Victor Kgomoeswana, author and  the Executive Director for Marketing, Communication at the University of Limpopo

Trade Ministers are meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon, for the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14).

The four-day meeting seeks to push forward reforms of the global trade body, amid warnings from diplomats and trade officials that without an agreement, countries could begin setting trade rules outside the WTO framework. On the first day of the meeting, the Director-General of the WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, called on countries to overhaul global trade rules, citing that the old world order had gone for good, following a year of turmoil sparked by U.S. tariffs and wider geopolitical tensions.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Trade Analyst, Viwe Ntshongwana.

Trade Ministers are meeting in Yaound&eacute;, Cameroon, for the 14th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC14).
The four-day meeting seeks to push forward reforms of the global trade body, amid warnings from diplomats and trade officials that without an agreement, countries could begin setting trade rules outside the WTO framework. On the first day of the meeting, the Director-General of the&nbsp;WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, called on countries to overhaul global trade rules, citing that the old world order had gone for good, following a year of turmoil sparked by U.S. tariffs and wider geopolitical tensions.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Trade Analyst, Viwe Ntshongwana.

Automotive sector sees a sharp rise in interest, sales of electric vehicles, as consumers feel the petrol price pinch

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