South African pharmacy retailer Clicks is switching part of its distribution fleet to electric trucks in a bid to reduce operating costs. According to TimesLIVE, the move to electric vehicles is expected to cut the company's fuel costs by up to R25 million a year. The shift forms part of the retailer's efforts to make its distribution operations more cost-efficient.

Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million through a combination of asset-backed debt and equity, according to TechCabal. The company plans to use the funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet beyond Kenya into other African markets. The raise reflects continued investor interest in electric two-wheeler transport solutions across the continent, where battery swapping is seen as a way to address charging infrastructure gaps.

African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $55 million from Chinese growth-stage fund NewTrails Capital, increasing its total funding to $270 million. This investment aims to support Spiro's expansion of electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, as announced on June 22.

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.

The City of Johannesburg has secured a loan of R3.8 billion aimed at addressing its electricity issues. The funds will be used to tackle the backlog in maintenance and major capital works, which is expected to take time to resolve.

South Africa's shift to electric vehicles is beginning with trucks rather than passenger cars, according to TechCentral. In an interview, Hiten Parmar explains the factors behind this pattern, arguing that commercial and heavy vehicles are leading the country's electric transition ahead of family cars. The piece explores why South Africa's EV adoption differs from markets where consumer electric cars have dominated, highlighting the role of the trucking sector in driving early electrification.