Ethiopia: Electromobility, turning point or illusion? [Business Africa] [Video]

In this edition of Business Africa, we discuss Ethiopia’s bold ambitions to achieve 440,000 electric vehicles by 2030, featuring an exclusive interview with the CEO of Dodai. We also delve into the rise of mobile cafés in Morocco, which provide opportunities while challenging traditional establishments. Finally, we highlight the initiative of Lienne Shonhiwa, who founded Manetain Organics in Zimbabwe to offer natural hair care solutions tailored for afro hair.

Transport: Ethiopia towards an all-electric future?

Ethiopia is embarking on a bold transformation towards electromobility with the ambitious goal of 440,000 electric vehicles by 2030. Despite limited infrastructure, the company Dodai, led by Yuma Sasaki, is making strides in this transition.

According to him, “if we wait for the infrastructure to be ready, it will take decades,” justifying Ethiopia’s boldness in becoming the first country to ban the import of gasoline and diesel cars.

The government supports this revolution with tax incentives, including a 0% import duty rate for electric vehicles—a strategic decision to boost …