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CHINA DONATE POWER SUPPLY TO SOLVE SOUTH AFRICA’s LOAD SHEDDING

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Gambeta News

At least 500 public facilities around the country are set to benefit from a donation from China which will allow them to have an uninterrupted alternative power supply and shield them from the effects of load shedding. The donation includes generators, power supply vehicles, and off-grid PV energy storage supply systems. This was announced by the Minister of the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, during the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with…

CHINA, EGYPT DISCUSS AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Gambeta News

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The Spokesman for the Presidency stated that the Chinese president welcomed President El-Sisi’s visit to Beijing, which would contribute to strengthening the distinguished relations between the two countries, especially joint development cooperation. In this context, he lauded the positive development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries at all levels, especially at…

CHINESE DEAL FOR FISHING HABOUR IN SIERRA LEONE SPARKS OUTRAGE

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Gambeta News

Sierra Leone has agreed to sell 250 acres of pristine beach and rainforest to China in a $55 million deal that would see an industrial fishing harbor built on the site. The move has sparked outrage from conservationists, human rights and animal welfare groups and local landowners, who have said the project would “destroy pristine rainforest, plunder fish stocks, pollute the marine environment and five individual eco systems that are fish breeding grounds and support endangered…

CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

Chinese State Councilor Wang Yi has reaffirmed that the friendship between China and Africa remains rock-solid and stable no matter what the international situation they faced. Mr. Yi, who is also Foreign Minister said the difficulties, obstacles, or disruptions encountered cannot change the relationship that exist between the pair. He stressed that the two sides enjoy profound traditional friendship noting that China is the largest developing country, while Africa is the continent where developing countries…

KENYA’S STANDARD GUAGE RAILWAY CONTRACT DECLARED ILLEGAL BY COURT

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway, a multibillion-dollar Chinese-funded Belt and Road Initiative project is facing serious setbacks that could damage international relations between China and Kenya. On Friday, a Kenyan appellate court declared the rail contract between Kenya and the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) illegal. Kenyan activist Okiya Omtatah and the Law Society of Kenya, an association of practising advocates, brought the suit in 2014 in a bid to stop construction of the SGR. They…

THE EXTRAORDINARY CHINA-AFRICA SUMMIT ON SOLIDARITY AGAINST COVID-19

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

President Xi Jinping, of the People’s Republic of China and Chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa and Chair of the African Union (AU) and President Macky Sall of Senegal and the co-Chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) host African leaders to an extraordinary China-Africa Summit. The Summit is aimed at exploring opportunities for African States to leverage multilateral cooperation, through the FOCAC mechanism, so…

CHINESE CONTRACTOR, A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Gambeta News

A Chinese contractor that participated and won the tender for construction of Moshupa Primary Hospital in Botswana is rejected. Apparently, the state directorate of intelligence and security is claiming that the contractor is a threat to national security. Following this advise, the Botswana’s Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board backed out of an initial decision to award the tender to China Jiangsu Construction Group Corp. This decision has led both parties to a bitter…

HOW CHINESE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS SPYING ON AFRICAN LEADERS

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Gambeta News

Over the past decade, Chinese government has invested heavily into the African economy. Construction of several projects across the continent has made China a force to reckon within Africa compare to the US and other G4 nations. Meanwhile, Some experts has calls for the nation to cut its links with the continent due to the corona virus pandemic. But according to the latest report by the Heritage Foundation, a U.S.-based conservative think tank, found that Chinese…

World Battery Industry Expo (WBE 2020）

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

World Battery Industry Expo （WBE 2020） Formerly The 5th Asia Battery Sourcing Fair (GBF ASIA 2020) Date: August 16th-18th, 2020 Venue: China Import & Export Fair Complex Website: http://www.battery-expo.com/index.php?lang=en Preview of WBE 2020 The 2020 show plans to fill a 40,000 sq.m show floor with 600+ exhibitors, mainly focusing on Battery, Battery Equipment, Battery Materials and Accessories. It has so far attracted many big brands as its exhibitors in the past few years, such…

HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Gambeta News

As the novel pandemic keeps spreading, China’s commercial activities in Africa has seriously been affected. The prospects for China-funded projects look bleak as the prices of oil, copper and minerals found in Africa have plunged in the global economic meltdown. China is now facing growing pressure to forgive the tens of billions of dollars of loans it has made to African countries since the early 2000s. The plan to lure African nation into a so-called…

HOW SOUAPITI DAM CONSTRUCTION IS IMPACTING GUINEA

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Gambeta News

Souapiti dam construction when finished will be Guinea largest hydropower. It will have the potential to significantly improve access to electricity in a country in desperate need of reliable energy. But the 450-megawatt dam, part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), comes at a substantial cost to local communities. While thousands of villagers will lose agricultural land to flooding and, with it, access to food and income. In an interview with Guinean activist Mariama…

FUTURE OF BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AMIDST CORONAVIRUS SETBACKS

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Gambeta News

Amidst Coronavirus Setbacks, Sustainability Remains Key to the Future of Belt and Road Initiative Singapore/Johannesburg, 3 March 2020 – Sustainability must be at the heart of China’s Belt and Road Initiative if it is to remain a major force in global infrastructure development, according to an influential new report, produced by the Economist Corporate Network in cooperation with Baker McKenzie. Through multiple in-depth interviews with BRI participants, including those from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, ABB,…

FIRST CHINA CONFERENCE CENTRE PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN GAMBIA

Posted on January 14, 2020April 24, 2020 by Gambeta News

China commission first project in Gambia after resumption bilateral ties. The latest development is set to help the nation in terms of building a good partnership with China. The centre is located on a 14,000 square meters with a 1,000-seat major conference hall, four 200-seat themed meeting rooms, one lounge, four pressrooms and news centers. It also have an office sections, Banquet halls and other accessory rooms. Speaking during the commissioning, Chinese ambassador to The…

ZIMBABWE GOVT. SUBMIT PROJECT TO CHINA FOR CONSIDERATION

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Gambeta News

Zimbabwe Govt. submit six proposed project to china for consideration. Plans for six proposed project is gaining momentum in Zimbabwe. This is after the Zimbabwe government submitted project plans to China for consideration. According to reports, the six new project where submitted through a ministerial team chaired by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo. This was a direct mandate from President Mnangagwa to find ways of mainstreaming the country’s economic cooperation with…

CHINA PLANS TO SUPPORT ZIMBABWE WITH FINANCIAL FUNDS

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Gambeta News

Financial support at the heart of China plans for Zimbabwe development. China is set to raise fund for Zimbabwe development. This funds which is worth US$2.1 billion will increase development aim as well as improve on the current exiting funds. In 2018 alone, Zimbabwe benefited from different grant as well as the foreign direct investment (FDI). As China is the only country that has done most for Zimbabwe through provision of grants and loans. China’s…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on August 7, 2019August 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

RWANDA PRIVATE SECTOR TO BE FINANCED BY CHINA EXIMBANK

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

Eximbank of China to support Rwanda private sector after meeting. China Eximbank is making plans to extend financial support to Rwanda Private sector. Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana made the statement after holding talks with the bank executives. The meeting was part of China-Africa relations, existing challenges and how best to strengthen the partnership for mutual interests. During the two day FOCAC meeting some 80 African ministerial-level officials attend the event. Uzziel…

RWANDAIR OPENS NEW ROUTE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Posted on June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

RwandAir opens new route to Guangzhou with 234 passengers onboard its inaugural flight. RwandAir has officially open its new route to China. The route which commence this morning will link kigali to Guangzhou, which is the third largest city in China. The inaugural flight will be for 15 hours to Guangzhou which is less than the original 24 hours. Meanwhile, the opening also marks the Airline third Asian destination after Dubai and Mumbai. The flight…

STANBIC IBTC NIGERIA LAUNCHES AFRICA-CHINA AGENT PROPOSITION (ACAP)

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Stanbic IBTC launches ACAP in Nigeria. The Africa-China Agent Proposition (ACAP); is a product with the aim of changing the view African importers have about Chinese suppliers. The ACAP will provide access to financing for African importers and will also give them the authority to sight and control the entire importing and logistics process. To aid Nigerian importers to safely and efficiently source for quality goods from competitive Chinese suppliers; Stanbic IBTC have officially launched…

GHANA AND CHINA SIGN US$500M RAILWAY DEAL

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Deal which is worth US$500 Million will consist of both passenger and freight Services. The Ghana Railway Development Authority (GRDA) and China Railway Wuju Group Corporation (CRWJ) have signed a railway deal. This deal will enable both nation continue their quest of developing a new Standard Gauge Western line. The project which is worth US$500 million will have both passenger and freight services. Meanwhile, the agreement also covers the Manso through Tarkwa to Dunkwa…

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