The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced that from 1 July 2026 it will begin inspecting motor vehicles at its inspection centres as part of enhanced road safety enforcement. School transport and commercial service vehicles will continue undergoing mandatory inspections, while owners of vehicles more than four years old will be required to book annual inspections through the eCitizen platform. However, NTSA clarified that enforcement of mandatory inspections for private motor vehicles, as well as new requirements for school buses and commercial vehicles under the 2026 regulations, will be announced separately. The Authority also emphasized that it has not licensed any private entities to conduct vehicle inspections and urged the public to use only official NTSA channels for inspection services. 

Amritpal Singh Rajbans has been appointed as the Services Director – Africa & Europe, HPE Operated by Selectium, assuming responsibility for leading services operations across Africa and Europe for Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). He takes on the role at a time when organizations across both regions are accelerating digital transformation and increasing demand for secure, scalable, and efficient technology services. Rajbans brings extensive experience in technology services, business leadership, and operational management. Throughout his career, he has led complex service delivery initiatives, customer engagement, and business transformation programmes across multiple markets. His appointment reflects confidence in his ability to strengthen HPE’s regional services capabilities, enhance customer experience, and drive operational excellence. In his new role, he is expected to support customers in maximizing the value of their technology investments while advancing HPE’s growth strategy and service innovation across Africa and Europe.