Impala Car Rental CEO Thompson Dondo, who died of apparent renal failure, had refused a court order to turn over GPS tracking data on a customer who rented a vehicle used in an abduction and torture.
Through the FlexClub marketplace, members pay a monthly "Buy Now, Pay Later" subscription for a car while earning points that discount the purchase price of the car.
Green Motion Zanzibar was acquired by local entrepreneur Abeid Ali Abdalla who currently operates an independent car rental brand in the country.
By the end of 2019, Avis Budget Egypt aims to have a fleet of 1,000 vehicles and 50 rental locations.
The card users receive added values and a plus in terms of flexibility while traveling.
Last year, the 11-year-old agency opened two offices in South Africa, in Johannesburg and Durban.
A new ride-hailing app called Gawana is coming to Rwanda in March. The aim is to offer travelers an alternative to buses.
On the world's least developed continent, car rental companies concentrate on corporate growth while managing the threat of terrorism, a lack of infrastructure, and a vast unorganized market.
The fourth edition of Auto Rental News International — focused on the Middle East/Africa region — is now available online.
As part of the partnership with Middle East Airlines, Sixt is offering discounts and opportunities for airline customers to earn bonus miles.