Ouster of Guinea-Bissau leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo has sparked political instability fears, raising stakes for Chinese economic interests.
14 Dec 2025 - 6:35PM videocam
Beijing’s strategy to project influence through gifting prestigious presidential palaces and parliamentary buildings labelled ‘unique’.
13 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM videocam
Mining minister says China and Rio Tinto were pressed to work on shared infrastructure because ‘we do not want railways running everywhere’.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:16AM videocam
Public-private partnerships or PPP model for African infrastructure tipped to grow as ‘bankable’ projects can attract global finance.
8 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia also miss out on duty-free treatment over fellow trade bloc member eSwatini’s diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
7 Dec 2025 - 4:32PM videocam
As ties with Washington deteriorate, Pretoria is ‘determined to pursue economic diplomacy’ as it pursues new markets in Asia and Europe.
All participants but one endorse Johannesburg Declaration focusing on African debt crises, climate initiatives and critical minerals.
23 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM videocam
Integrity and credibility of G20 must not be allowed to be weakened, South African president tells opening session in Johannesburg.
Geopolitical friction threatens to derail talks in Johannesburg, with observers saying it could be hard to reach consensus on key issues.
21 Nov 2025 - 4:11PM videocam
Strategically important Tazara project will be the focus for Li Qiang in Lusaka, but he could also face fallout over copper mine pollution.
US$20 billion mining project in Guinea forecast to threaten market dominance for Australia’s Pilbara region.
As iron ore starts flowing, the West African country says it is making sure agreements are not derailed by geopolitical tensions.
11 Nov 2025 - 5:04PM videocam
To revive its energy sector, the African country is counting on Chinese and UAE investment to fill vacuum left by oil majors.
10 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM videocam
China sends task force to deepwater gulf of the Indian Ocean to train personnel, test ships and equipment in harsh ocean conditions.
26 Oct 2025 - 4:37PM videocam
The East African nation and fellow Brics member is the latest country to seek a switch, accelerating the yuan’s internationalisation.
23 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM videocam
Luanda turns to its backers in China for help in housing the emerging middle class but prices are out of reach for many Angolans.
20 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM videocam
‘Unmissable’ trend of Chinese cars on Johannesburg’s roads signals a strong future, as companies consider building new manufacturing plants.
18 Oct 2025 - 3:05PM videocam
Move expected to cut Kenya’s annual debt-servicing costs by US$215 million also fits into China’s broader goal of yuan internationalisation.
12 Oct 2025 - 12:18PM videocam
Move to manufacture insulin locally is set against forecast of nearly 55 million Type 2 diabetes cases in sub-Saharan Africa by 2045.
11 Oct 2025 - 2:00PM videocam
Lapse of African Growth and Opportunity Act deals tariff blow to continent and ‘creates fertile ground’ for Beijing to expand its clout.
7 Oct 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
Farmers’ US$80 billion compensation bid leaves the authorities trying to balance good relations with Beijing and needs of local communities.
6 Oct 2025 - 4:08PM videocam
Kenyan social media stars showcase China’s striking scenery, culture, history and cuisine in glitzy new promotional campaign.
5 Oct 2025 - 6:50PM videocam
State-owned CCECC will refurbish and operate the ageing Tanzania-Zambia railway, securing access to vital shipping links.
1 Oct 2025 - 12:00PM videocam
New centres are upskilling Africans in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, making every graduate an ‘ambassador’ for the approach.
28 Sep 2025 - 8:04PM videocam
Some countries have seen panel imports more than quadruple year-on-year, study shows.
25 Sep 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
Chinese firms divert trade to emerging markets and other major regions, while shipments to US drop dramatically.
22 Sep 2025 - 8:58PM videocam
USTDA will provide US$1.4 million grant to Metalex Africa to fund feasibility study on expanding the copper and cobalt mine.
19 Sep 2025 - 6:00PM videocam
Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of only two African leaders at China’s military parade this month, highlighting close ties between the nations.
17 Sep 2025 - 2:00PM videocam
Beijing’s strong ties put it in better position to mediate than any other third party, but an expert says China is unlikely to intervene.
Infrastructure is no longer just about moving ore, it is about shaping global supply lines, one analyst notes.
6 Sep 2025 - 2:00PM videocam