China’s Hunan Targets $12 Billion Africa Trade By 2028
China’s central Hunan Province is targeting nearly $12 billion in trade with Africa by 2028, with mining and modern agriculture among the key sectors expected to drive the expansion. Under
Chinese Mining Companies Reject Uranium Claims as DR Congo Tightens Control Over Copper and Cobalt Exports
KINSHASA, DRC – Chinese-owned mining companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have dismissed allegations that their cobalt products contain excessive levels of uranium, describing the claims as
South Africa Eyes China as Record Soybean Harvest Boosts Export Opportunities
South Africa is preparing to expand its soybean exports after forecasting its largest harvest on record, with China emerging as a promising new market following improved trade access for African
Chinese EV Expansion Could Reduce Africa’s Fuel Import Bill While Driving Industrial Growth
China’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) industry is creating new opportunities for African economies, offering a pathway to lower fuel import bills, strengthen local manufacturing, and accelerate the continent’s transition
Zimbabwe Ships First-Ever Blueberry Consignment to China
Zimbabwe has achieved a major milestone for its horticultural industry after exporting its first-ever shipment of blueberries to China, marking the opening of a lucrative new market following a bilateral
Nigeria And China Deepen Export And Energy Partnership
Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral trade and investment, with both countries identifying exports, energy, agriculture, manufacturing and emerging technologies as priority sectors for deeper collaboration.
DR Congo Tightens Cobalt Export Rules by Reclaiming Unused Quotas
The Democratic Republic of Congo has announced stricter controls over its cobalt exports by reclaiming unused export quotas and reallocating them to a state-controlled reserve, reinforcing the country’s strategy to
Standard Bank Becomes Africa’s First Renminbi Clearing Bank Under New China Mandate
Standard Bank and the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) have been jointly authorised by the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) to clear renminbi (RMB) transactions across Africa, marking
Zero-Tariff Policy Opens New Opportunities for Africa–China Trade Relations
China’s expansion of its zero-tariff policy to include all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties is being viewed as a major step toward deepening economic cooperation and reshaping Africa’s trade
From Lender to Trader: How China Is Rewriting Its Economic Playbook in Africa
China’s economic engagement with Africa is entering a new phase. For more than two decades, Beijing’s presence on the continent was defined largely by infrastructure financing, state-backed loans, and large-scale