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Apr 10

To avoid getting captured, a $250 million yacht of one of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs is sailing at full speed towards Australia. The vessel ‘Amadea’ is longer than a football field, it has a dedicated party deck with 20,000 watts of speakers and a cinema with a popcorn machine

The E.U. sanctions have Russian oligarchs’ ships sailing helter-skelter. The latest one to join this bandwagon of scrambling superyachts is the $250 million superyacht Amadea that is owned by Suleiman Kerimov, a sanctioned Russian billionaire.

According to Yahoo News, the 347-footer is now sailing towards Australia to avoid seizure at all costs and will be received in Nadi, Fiji, as early as next week.

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Michael

@JaMtoka

Apr 10

The history of the Land Rover Discovery: The Discovery has evolved from rugged off-roader to plush SUV over the years... — Times Malta

When it comes to Land Rover, it’s usually the firm’s famous Defender and Range Rover models that grab the limelight. These two cars, after all, have been the bread and butter of this British manufacturer, and have loyal followings that other brands can only dream on.

But another Land Rover you shouldn’t forget about is the Discovery – a utilitarian SUV that’s proven a big hit with families over the years as it’s gone increasingly upmarket.

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Michael

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Apr 10

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The Wolf is a version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen that was developed for the Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces. — @Silodrome

Much like the military versions of the Land Rover and other popular 4X4 vehicles, the Wolf was a ruggedized version of the civilian vehicle designed to be as tough and easy to maintain as possible, with no significant thought given to passenger comfort or luxury.

As ex-military examples of the Wolf began appearing for sale to civilians a roaring trade sprung up in refitting and restoring them, there are multiple enthusiast groups in Germany and further afield,

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Michael

@JaMtoka

Apr 10

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The Unimog 416 was a direct descendant of the first post-WWII Unimogs which had been developed as a vehicle that could be used as both a tractor and a car. — @Silodrome

The first Unimogs famously had a track width identical to that of two rows of potatoes, and they had power takeoffs so farmers could operate agricultural machinery in the same way they would from a tractor.

In the years after WWII there was a remarkable proliferation of civilian four-wheel drives being developed and sold to the public.

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Michael

@JaMtoka

Apr 10

The World Bank's private-sector lending arm, International Finance Corporation (IFC), will this month conclude the purchase of a 6.7% stake in Equity Bank valued at KSh13.9 billion. — Daily Nation

The purchase of the the stake from Britam Holdings will make IFC the second largest shareholder in Equity Bank after Arise B.V, which holds a 12.67% stake.

Top businessmen have stakes in Britam ⬇️⬇️
1. Jimnah Mbaru — 7.72%
2. Peter Wairegi — 4.03%
3. James Mwangi — 2.97%
4. Peter Munga — 2.97%

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Michael

@JaMtoka

Apr 9

• 2018 Toyota Land Cruiser Sahara — VDJ200R
• 4500cc V8 Turbodiesel — 1VD-FTV
• 268hp/650Nm
• 6-Speed AT
• 4WD, CRAWL System, KDSS, 10 Airbags, TCS
• Fuel Tank: 138L
• Mileage: 82,500km
• Ready To Import
• KSh17,847,535 (Duty + Delivery)
• sales.beyondtarmac@gmail.com

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