Chinese Investment

Dr. Hage Geingob freeway officially opens in Windhoek

The ceremony was attended by Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, and the Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping. Photo credit: Xinhua News Agency Windhoek now has a new transport link with the official opening of the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. The 21.3 km four-lane dual carriageway connects downtown Windhoek to Hosea Kutako International Airport, marking a key milestone in Namibia’s transport infrastructure. According to the Xinhua news agency, […]

11 November, 2025

Africa

Toxic spill in Zambia revives scrutiny of mining practices in resource-rich regions

Sino Mine Zambia mine near Kitwe. (Photo: Richard Kille/AP Photo) Communities in Zambia are demanding $420 million in compensation from Chinese state-owned Sino Metals after a February spill of acidic mine waste contaminated local waterways. Law firms representing residents say the waste, laced with heavy metals, may pose greater risks than first acknowledged. According to Bloomberg, Zambia’s government has confirmed elevated levels of toxic substances in some water samples, raising alarm […]

4 September, 2025

South Africa

Mashatile Urges Chinese Enterprises to Boost Investment in South Africa

South Africa's Deputy president Paul Mashatile has encouraged Chinese-funded enterprises in his country to increase their investments in crucial sectors of the economy. Total bilateral trade increased from 614-billion-rand in 2022 to 692-billion-rand in 2023, while China’s 146-billion-rand deficits remained the highest among any of the country’s trading partners. Speaking at the South Africa-China Economic Trade and Association event in Johannesburg yesterday, Mashatile said China as one of the world’s […]

12 December, 2024