Business

Chinese companies drew strong interest at the Hostex 2026 expo in Johannesburg, showcasing advanced kitchen technologies, food-processing machinery, and sustainable packaging solutions tailored for Africa’s growing hospitality sector. Industry representatives …

Across Johannesburg, Chinese wholesale markets are becoming engines of opportunity for young South Africans. From shop assistants and logistics workers to township resellers and online entrepreneurs, these trade hubs are …

For years, massive Chinese loans helped finance Africa’s railways, highways, and power plants. But a quiet shift is underway. China’s lending to African governments has dropped sharply – falling to …

From smartphones to fashion accessories, Chinese-made goods are fueling a new wave of online entrepreneurship in Somalia and Ghana. Young digital traders are leveraging social media platforms to connect consumers …

From Nairobi’s buzzing CBD to township shopping hubs in Southern Africa, Chinese retail chains are rewriting the rules of competition. Discount megastores like China Square are drawing crowds with lower …

A leading Zambian economist is calling on African nations to ramp up production and value addition as China prepares to implement a sweeping zero-tariff policy covering 53 African countries. The …

Chinese business leader Xu Ningquan is calling for greater compliance, transparency, and responsible investment as trade between Ghana and China continues to expand. With Ghana among China’s top trading partners …

Africa sits at the centre of the global green transition – rich in cobalt, manganese, lithium and graphite. Yet exporting raw minerals while value is created elsewhere is no longer …

From just $10 billion in 2000 to nearly $300 billion today, China–Africa trade has reshaped global commerce. What began as oil and minerals now spans critical minerals for EVs, agricultural …