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eWAKA officially launches green response to Africa ’ s expanding transportation requirements
eWAKA ’ s sustainable response to the specific transport and delivery challenges of ‘ the last mile ’ will enhance the financial and operational performance of transportation companies . eWAKA , Africa ’ s new market entrant that is spearheading sustainable mobility options to enhance the region ’ s economic prospects , has launched a green response to Africa ’ s expanding transportation requirements .
eWAKA is currently fund raising to develop a local African assembly facility and to further expand the existing IT capabilities . eWAKA offering consists of a comprehensive line of electric vehicles for multiple customer segments in different sectors from deliver companies , healthcare providers , hotels , and universities . Vehicle options include electric bodas , the backbone of Africa ’ s local delivery sector , and rideshare options including electric kick start scooters and bicycles .
Celeste Vogel , Co-founder , CEO and General Counsel , eWAKA said : “ We are extremely pleased to have officially launched eWAKA as there is tremendous growth potential in providing Africa with increased access to electric vehicle options . eWAKA ’ s planned services will address frustrating and disruptive mobility experiences by offering a sustainable solution that will increase connectivity , improve efficiencies and offer safe , environmentally friendly transportation .
For 2022 , we are excited about signing new customer agreements , expanding our offering and securing a strategic investor to accelerate eWAKA ’ s growth plans .”
Canon-CAN signs Copy Cat Group as authorised distributor in Kenya
In alignment with the company ’ s core pillars of innovation and diversification , Canon Central and North Africa ( Canon-CAN ) has announced a business partnership with Copy Cat Group as its authorised distributor to further fortify its commitment in Kenya . The B2B partnership highlights Canon ’ s corporate philosophy of ‘ Kyosei ’ meaning living and working together for the common good , thus ensuring the company ’ s B2B portfolio of printing and copier products and MPS solutions become accessible to all industry verticals such as Banking , Financial Services , Insurance , Healthcare , Education and more .
“ We are extremely excited and proud to join hands with the Copy Cat Group and I am affirmative that this partnership will propel development of the managed print and document solutions industry in Kenya by strengthening distribution of our innovative solutions in the market in various sectors such as banking , healthcare and education ,” said Somesh Adukia , Managing Director , Canon Central and North Africa . “ Canon is consistently innovating to develop new technologies across a range of sectors that can meet the demands of our rapidly growing market as well as diversifying into new industries . This partnership will strengthen Canon ’ s offerings in Kenya and East- Africa markets by aligning our visions with Copy Cat ’ s outstanding level of skills and experience of connecting local needs with global technology .”
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