Day: February 5, 2026
China’s home appliance giant Haier debuts in South Africa, eyes local manufacturing
This photo taken on Feb. 2, 2026 shows a launch ceremony held by Haier in Johannesburg, South Africa. China’s home appliance giant Haier on Monday held a launch ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic hub, marking its official entry into the South African market. (Xinhua/Chen Wei) China’s home appliance giant Haier on Monday held a…
China’s “Trade + Technology” Approach and Africa’s Industrial Future
Chinese built cement plant in Zimbabwe. Photo credit: cemnet.com By Gerald Mbanda China’s 15th Five-Year Plan arrives at a moment when Africa’s development agenda is increasingly focused on industrialization rather than simple export growth. For decades, Africa’s trade relationship with China has been dominated by raw materials—oil, minerals, timber, and agricultural commodities. While this trade has generated…