The 21stcentury is said to belong to China, but the 22ndcentury could be Africa’s The rising of the African Century could be due to rapid Chinese investment coupled with homegrown innovation Since 2000 China has invested or committed to invest in excess of $359 billion in Africa, according to the China Investment Global Tracker. This…
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies praises R72 million investment in Hisense factory in Cape Town 150 jobs created Hisense started producing a television production line in Johannesburg in 2000. This was its first foray into South Africa. In 2013, it expanded to Cape Town with a R350 million plant in Atlantis. The company expanded…
The label ‘Made in China’ used to mean poor quality, cheap products – but this is no longer true Most workers enjoy decent working environments, not slave-like conditions China has a reputation for producing poor quality products in slave-like conditions. While this may be true of some manufacturers, these are in the minority. One widely…
The plan: a system of satellites that will provide free internet access Set to be launched by 2026 Many places around the world, particularly rural areas, don’t have access to the web. China has seen a gap in the market for free and reliable internet access. LinkSure Network, founded in Shanghai in 2013, is heading…
The Chinese company’s new Mavic 2 aircraft use 10 sensors to prevent collisions with objects above and below them, the BBC reported. The drone will also be able to detect threats in front or behind and to their left or right. The foldable aircraft, which is already available on pre-order in some countries, also offer…