South African customers can now place orders for the Range Rover Electric, with local pricing starting at R3.9 million, according to htxt.africa. The electric version of the luxury SUV marks Range Rover's entry into the battery-powered market in the country. Deliveries to South African buyers are expected to begin in 2027, giving early customers a considerable wait between ordering and receiving their vehicles. The announcement signals growing availability of premium electric vehicles in the South African market.

Nubia will launch its NaviX Ultra smartphone in China on 16 September, with ByteDance's Doubao AI agent powering the entire device, according to Tech-ish. The report notes that WeChat previously blocked a prototype version of the phone in December. The launch marks a notable collaboration between the handset maker and ByteDance in the growing market for AI-driven smartphones. Further details about pricing, specifications, and availability were not provided in the source material.

Huawei announced that five million devices were upgraded to its HarmonyOS 7 operating system within 24 hours of its release, according to Tech-ish. The report questions what the figure actually counts and examines why users in Kenya are still waiting for the update, highlighting the company's rapid software adoption in its core markets compared with slower rollouts elsewhere.

E-hailing services in Mahikeng, North West, have been suspended following the impounding of more than 35 vehicles, according to operators. The impounded vehicles reportedly include sedans, seven-seaters, and minibus taxis. Drivers say the enforcement action has forced them to halt operations in the area, disrupting transport for residents who rely on the services. Details around the reasons for the impoundments were not provided in the report, and it remains unclear when services will resume.

Kenyan billionaire Joshua Chepkwony's company, EADAK Limited, has successfully assembled 700,000 smartphones in its first year of operations. This achievement was made possible through a partnership with Safaricom.

Isuzu has emerged as the leading vehicle seller in Kenya, with total industry sales reaching 9,757 units, according to data from the Kenya Motor Industry Association. The association's figures show Isuzu sold 4,724 units between January and July, giving it a cumulative market share of 48.4 percent. The data positions the automaker well ahead of competitors in the local market during the seven-month period, reflecting its strong presence in Kenya's automotive sector.