Tesla bypasses South Africa due to high import taxes

Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will not sell electric cars in South Africa due to high import duties and taxes, due to a lack of incentives for local electric vehicle manufacturing. Importing a Tesla Cybertruck to South Africa can cost upwards of R1.3 million (incl. VAT). According to ‘My Broadband’, South Africa’s tax regime protects domestic car factories while failing to develop a policy to incentivise local EV manufacturing.

Written by: Tonata Kadhila

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Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration

4 February, 2026

Business / Economics

NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has confirmed that it owes the Keetmanshoop municipality approximately N$4.2 million in outstanding water and electricity charges as of end of January 2026. NIDA spokesperson, Wessel !Nanuseb, says the outstanding electricity bill currently amounts to N$2.8 million, while water stands at […]

3 February, 2026