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

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

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

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CHINA, EGYPT DISCUSS AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

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CHINA, EGYPT DISCUSS AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

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 …

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CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

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CHINA – AFRICA COOPERATION REMAINS STABLE – CHINESE STATE COUNCILOR REAFFIRMS

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 …

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KENYA’S STANDARD GUAGE RAILWAY CONTRACT DECLARED ILLEGAL BY COURT

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KENYA’S STANDARD GUAGE RAILWAY CONTRACT DECLARED ILLEGAL BY COURT

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

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

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

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 …

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CHINESE CONTRACTOR, A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY

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CHINESE CONTRACTOR, A THREAT TO NATIONAL SECURITY

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 …

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HOW CHINESE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS SPYING ON AFRICAN LEADERS

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HOW CHINESE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IS SPYING ON AFRICAN LEADERS

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 …

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HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

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HOW CHINA EXPENSIVE BET ON AFRICA HAS FAILED

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 …

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HOW SOUAPITI DAM CONSTRUCTION IS IMPACTING GUINEA

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HOW SOUAPITI DAM CONSTRUCTION IS IMPACTING GUINEA

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. …

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FUTURE OF BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AMIDST CORONAVIRUS SETBACKS

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FUTURE OF BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE AMIDST CORONAVIRUS SETBACKS

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, …

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FIRST CHINA CONFERENCE CENTRE PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN GAMBIA

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FIRST CHINA CONFERENCE CENTRE PROJECT COMMISSIONED IN GAMBIA

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 …

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. SUBMIT PROJECT TO CHINA FOR CONSIDERATION

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ZIMBABWE GOVT. SUBMIT PROJECT TO CHINA FOR CONSIDERATION

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 …

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CHINA PLANS TO SUPPORT ZIMBABWE WITH FINANCIAL FUNDS

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CHINA PLANS TO SUPPORT ZIMBABWE WITH FINANCIAL FUNDS

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 …

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TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

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TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

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; …

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RWANDA PRIVATE SECTOR TO BE FINANCED BY CHINA EXIMBANK

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RWANDA PRIVATE SECTOR TO BE FINANCED BY CHINA EXIMBANK

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 …

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RWANDAIR OPENS NEW ROUTE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA

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RWANDAIR OPENS NEW ROUTE TO GUANGZHOU, CHINA

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 …

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

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

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 …

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GHANA AND CHINA SIGN US$500M RAILWAY DEAL

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GHANA AND CHINA SIGN US$500M RAILWAY DEAL

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.…

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