Tag: China

Pepco targets Africa to diversify manufacturing and supply chains

Pepco Group is exploring Africa for new manufacturing hubs as supply-chain risks push the Polish retailer to reduce its reliance on Asian production.

Oluwatosin Alao September 16, 2026

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China’s Zoomlion targets Mozambique’s farm market with machinery push

China’s Zoomlion is targeting Mozambique’s farm machinery market as it seeks local partnerships and more affordable equipment for farmers.

Oluwatosin Alao September 3, 2026

Côte d’Ivoire and China sign textile deal

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Abidjan looks to China to expand Côte d’Ivoire’s cotton-to-textile industry

Côte d’Ivoire seeks Chinese investment, technology and expertise to expand local cotton processing and build its textile and apparel industry.

Oluwatosin Alao August 27, 2026

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China’s Chery takes over South Africa plant to drive pan-African auto expansion

Chery takes over Nissan's former South African plant, investing millions of dollars to build an export hub and hit 100,000 annual vehicle sales.

Omokolade Ajayi July 4, 2026

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Kenyan Sasini Tea targets China, India as Middle East crisis hits exports

Sasini Tea shifts avocado and macadamia exports to China and India as Middle East tensions disrupt traditional markets.

Omokolade Ajayi March 8, 2026

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U.S., China push Ghana to halt gold royalty hike amid miner backlash

U.S. and China urge Ghana to reconsider gold royalty hike as miners warn higher rates could hurt Africa’s top gold producers.

Omokolade Ajayi March 6, 2026

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Glencore seals $115 million cobalt deal as U.S. eyes supply shift from China

Glencore secures $115 million cobalt purchase for U.S. stockpile as policy shifts reduce reliance on China and tighten global supply.

Omokolade Ajayi February 26, 2026

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Africa’s growth draws US, China as global powers vie for influence

Africa’s rapid growth draws the United States, China, and Russia as global powers compete for trade and influence.

Omokolade Ajayi February 16, 2026

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China opens market to 400 Tanzanian agricultural exporters

China has approved 408 Tanzanian agricultural exporters, giving farmers and companies wider access to the Chinese market after months of trade coordination.

Omokolade Ajayi February 9, 2026

The project aims to reduce congestion, lower transport costs, and support trade flows across East Africa.

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Kenya seeks $1.5 billion Chinese boost for highway upgrades

At a Glance Kenya is set to break ground this Friday on a $1.5 billion highway expansion, partnering with two Chinese state-owned companies in a major effort to modernize its transport infrastructure. The project signals Beijing’s renewed focus on strategic African corridors after a pause in large-scale infrastructure investment. Officials say the highway initiative will be funded through a mix…

Oluwatosin Alao November 29, 2025

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China to remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

China will remove all tariffs on exports from 53 African nations to boost trade, cut a $62 billion deficit, and support AfCFTA-linked industrial growth.