01/05/2026
Major Charles Duly (often referred to as C.H. Duly) was a pioneering businessman in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) known for importing the first motor car into the country in 1902.Business Pioneer: In 1902, he established a cycle agency that grew into a significant motor company, Duly & Co.Automotive Milestone: Major Duly imported the very first motor car—a Gladiator—into Rhodesia.Croco Motors Connection: The business he began later evolved and is part of the history associated with Croco Motors in Zimbabwe.