South Africa And China Sign Landmark Agreement
By SA News South Africa and China have signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol, opening the Chinese market to five types of South African stone fruit — apricots, peaches,…
Japan Launches Major AI Training Initiative for Africa Amid Rising Regional Competition
Japan has unveiled an ambitious plan to train over 30,000 African students in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next three years, aiming to accelerate development, foster innovation, and create employment
China’s exports to Africa surge after US trade upheaval
Go Nakamura/File Photo/File Photo/Reuters The impact of US tariffs on Chinese exports is already benefiting one continent significantly more than the rest: Africa. So far in 2025, exports from China
Uganda Launches First Large-Scale Gold Refinery to Boost Export Revenues
By Jayden Bagshaw Uganda has inaugurated its first large-scale gold mine and refinery in the eastern region, a $250 million investment led by a Chinese consortium. The facility is capable
Can Africa’s Trade with China and the EU Counter US Tariffs
By ExportFocus Africa Editorial Team The tariff shock delivered by the United States on August 1—ranging from 10% to 30% on African exports—has triggered a swift recalibration of trade strategies
Chinese Solar Surge Sparks Energy Revolution in African Mining Zones
By Bradley Riviera MiningFocus Africa August 1, 2025 Chinese investment in Africa’s solar power sector is reshaping energy access in remote mining regions. With over 600 million Africans still lacking
Chinese Solar Tech Takes Center Stage at Nairobi Energy Expo
The 12th Power and Energy Africa 2025 expo kicked off in Nairobi on Thursday, drawing attention to innovative Chinese solar products. Running through Saturday, the event has highlighted advanced solutions
China breaks into Malawi’s mining sector with $7 billion investment package
Malawi has struck a $7 billion partnership with China’s Hunan Sunwalk Technology Group to develop a titanium extraction venture and build an advanced mineral processing plant. The agreement highlights Malawi’s
Zambia eyes export gains from China-Africa trade expo
The Zambian government expressed confidence that the ongoing China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), held in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, will help boost the country’s export revenue.
China, Tariffs, Africa, Agriculture and the Hope for More Exports
by Wandile Sihlobo I’m at the airport in Kimberly in the Northern Cape as I type this, and I just saw the news that China aims to lower import tariffs…