Introafrica

28/01/2026

Electric mobility in Zambia is moving to proof.

What’s driving the transition is three forces moving together: belief that EVs work in local conditions, infrastructure that can support scale, and policy that turns intent into action. As climate pressure, fuel costs, and energy security reshape priorities, e-mobility is emerging as an economic and industrial opportunity.

With high-grade manganese, regional cobalt supply, growing renewable energy ambitions, and policy incentives already in motion, Zambia is positioning itself within the electric vehicle value chain; from batteries and energy storage to grid resilience and electric logistics.

Initiatives like Road to Lusaka turn policy into practice, testing electric transport on one of the region’s key trade corridors. The Lobito Corridor.

The systems are emerging. The technology works. What’s needed now is capital, confidence, and coordination to turn momentum into scale.

12/10/2025

08/10/2025

Delays, Detours, and Determination

Day 2 of the Road to Addis trip started in Nanyuki. From the Farmhouse Hotel we regrouped at the AutoExpress where we needed to get a spare tyre in case of emergency. We needed to find one.

This was complicated by the fact that Chinese vehicles have a compatibility issue when it comes to rims, this became very difficult to source. After spending nearly three hours at the local auto shop comparing rims and tyres, the team decided to leave without the rim, just the tyre.

On top of that, protests had erupted in Isiolo, where locals blocked roads due to herding-related tensions. Traffic was gridlocked, forcing the team to adjust plans. Rather than proceed through Isiolo as initially intended, the group decided to bypass it and head instead to Meru, where they would begin Day 3’s leg.

Towards Meru, the road unfolded into a scenic drive. Near Timao, the team launched the drone to capture aerial footage: sweeping landscapes, rugged terrain, and hints of what lies ahead. By evening, they arrived in Meru ready to rest, recharge, and prepare for the long stretch ahead. To regroup at 6:30am for day 3.

Through unexpected obstacles and shifting paths, Day 2 was a reminder: a road trip it’s about flexibility, local knowledge, and perseverance. Most of the challenges so far have not been electric-vehicle-related, but the usual nuances of traveling by road long distances.

Check full article: https://lnkd.in/dygqBC2D

07/10/2025

What a start! From Uhuru Park, Nairobi, we flagged off the with incredible energy and curiosity.

People asked: “Can EVs really make it to Addis?” — and that’s exactly what this journey is about: proving what’s possible.

🎙️Hear reflections from Paul Kidero (Intro Africa) & opening words by Warren Ondanje (AfEMA).

Full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/dpMZW2gE

06/10/2025

⚡History in Motion! 🚘 🔋

Yesterday, we made history as the hashtag officially flagged off from Uhuru Park, Nairobi – the first-ever fully electric convoy driving 1,600 km from Nairobi to Addis Ababa!

From the heart of Nairobi to the slopes of Nanyuki, our electric vehicles successfully completed the first leg of the journey, powered fully by clean energy. The team recharged, both literally and figuratively, and today they hit the road again for Day 2 of this groundbreaking expedition.

This is proof that sustainable transport across borders is not just possible, it’s happening. Africa is ready for an electric future.

05/10/2025

Record breaking - Why? It has never been done before!

Check out this inspiring short intro to Road to Addis. Getting ready to roll out of Nairobi tomorrow - Flagg off at Uhuru Park 1 pm Sunday 05.10

Film featuring: Raymond Kitunga from SPIRO, Sarah Mugo from Munja Group, Margret Gechanga from Kenya Power, Msingo John from Kabisa and Paul Kidero from Intro Africa - interviews by Khisa Charliea and Lizy Nyanjwa for team Intro Africa and Thought Leader Africa
Are you ready???

The Road to Addis is brought to you by: Thought Leader Africa , Africa E-Mobility Week (AEW),Kenya Power, Ministry of Transportation and Logistics in Ethiopia, Ministry of Road and Transport Kenya, Munja Group, SPIRO, Kabisa, TaxiMe, Roam, Electric Cars Society of East Africa (ECSEA), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Kuehne Climate Center, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Zijazo, Dodai, Lion Green Solutions Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Electric Utility , Eazy Power Plc, House of Procurement (HOP), NICE Innovation Incubation Center, Advanced Mobility Africa, Ampersand Energy

04/10/2025

🔦 Partner Spotlight: Africa E-Mobility Week (AEW2025)

The Road to Addis is a movement building toward Africa’s flagship platform for sustainable transport: Africa E-Mobility Week 2025 (AEW2025), hosted in Addis Ababa from 14–16 October 2025.
At AEW2025, the conversations that matter most will take centre stage:
✅ Policy frameworks driving real change
✅ Partnerships unlocking investment and innovation
✅ Progress on the ground in Ethiopia and across Africa’s e-mobility journey

By convening governments, international organisations, private sector actors, and innovators, is charting Africa’s roadmap to a clean, connected mobility future.

We are proud to stand alongside AEW2025 in showing the world that East Africa has the power to drive a new era of sustainable transport and green trade corridors.

The story continues at Africa E-Mobility Week, hosted by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in in Addis Ababa with UN Environment Programme (UNEP), 14–16 October.

The Road to Addis is brought to you by: Thought Leader Africa , Africa E-Mobility Week (AEW),Kenya Power, Ministry of Transportation and Logistics in Ethiopia, Ministry of Road and Transport Kenya, Munja Group, SPIRO, Kabisa, TaxiMe, Roam, Electric Cars Society of East Africa (ECSEA), Royal Norwegian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Kuehne Climate Center, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa, Zijazo, Dodai, Lion Green Solutions Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Ethiopian Electric Utility , Eazy Power Plc, House of Procurement (HOP), NICE Innovation Incubation Center, Advanced Mobility Africa, Ampersand Energy

02/10/2025

The Road to Addis is here!
From Nairobi to Addis Ababa, 1,600 km, fully electric!

We’re hitting the road with partners and communities to show that clean mobility is possible for everyone.

📍 Next stop: Uhuru Park, Oct 5th — the official kickoff to Addis Ababa and beyond, leading all the way to Africa E-Mobility Week 2025. ✨

23/09/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧; 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐧?

As AI continues to transform industries, one big question stands out: How can creatives shape AI, and not just be shaped by it?

Join us at 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭: 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐔𝐩 25 for a bold conversation on authenticity, creativity, and the role of technology in shaping tomorrow’s creative landscape. 🤖

📍 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢
📅 28 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 2025 | 5:00 – 9:00 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐀𝐓
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The theme: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞?

Let’s connect, exchange ideas, and reimagine what creativity looks like in the age of AI.

Presented by ElewaTvv in partnership with Introafrica + fireside chats with Afrigamer.

19/06/2025

🌍 Africa isn’t short on brilliant ideas. It’s short on early believers.

Across the continent, young innovators are building bold solutions to real problems. But many don’t get the chance to scale. Not because their ideas aren’t strong, but because early-stage support often comes too late, or not at all.
It’s time to shift the narrative.

Let’s back local founders. Let’s trust local insight. Let’s fund the future, not just the familiar.
Because investing in Africa is about more than returns. It’s about unlocking a future shaped by those who live it every day.

🎥 Storytelling with Addis Alemayehou

12/06/2025

💡 Did you know that in 2024, less than 7% of invested capital went to female founders? Not because they lacked bold ideas, but because their measured, steady growth projections didn’t match investor expectations in a high-risk world.

But maybe that’s exactly the kind of leadership we need.

In today’s economic climate, resilient, intentional growth is not a weakness, it's wisdom. Female founders are building strong, impactful ventures. It’s time funding structures evolve to meet their brilliance and not the other way around.

Let’s back women who build differently. Let’s shift the story.

🎥 Storytelling with Phylis Njongoro- Investment Analyst at VestedWorld

Story filmed as a part of the "Why Invest In Africa" Series curated by Norwegian familiy office Change Com AS