In the Kigongo area of Mwanza Region,northwest Tanzania,fishmonger Neema Aisha remembers how the morning’s fresh catch would sour while she queued for the ferry,putting her business at risk.
On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok...On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.展开更多
Chinese firms help 2,400 slum children to stay in school in Kenya’s capital city As laughter and singing echo through a community school in Mathare,a slum in the heart of Nairobi,Kenya’s capital,the vital role of qu...Chinese firms help 2,400 slum children to stay in school in Kenya’s capital city As laughter and singing echo through a community school in Mathare,a slum in the heart of Nairobi,Kenya’s capital,the vital role of quality education becomes unmistakably clear.展开更多
CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Or...CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Orange Isle.Inside the exhibition halls,the rich aromas of African tea,spices,and essential oils filled the air,as a renowned showcase of China-Africa cooperation brands got underway.展开更多
In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this bus...In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this business six months ago,I enjoy being my own boss.I now earn a steady income,support my family,and provide jobs for others,”he told ChinAfrica.展开更多
As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to ...As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to pay school fees for my children,and meet other financial needs at home,a tangible benefit of chilli farming compared to other commercial crops,”Noel Nzabamwita told ChinAfrica.展开更多
Adoption of Chinese hybrid rice boosts food security in Madagascar As the sun rises over the rice paddies of Mahitsy,Ramos Rakotorinina breathes in the cool morning air,watching the emerald green shoots of Chinese hyb...Adoption of Chinese hybrid rice boosts food security in Madagascar As the sun rises over the rice paddies of Mahitsy,Ramos Rakotorinina breathes in the cool morning air,watching the emerald green shoots of Chinese hybrid rice sway softly in the breeze.展开更多
Chinese tomato grafting technology.As Joel Kirui transplanted tomato seedlings on his 1-hectare farmland in Nakuru County,160 km northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi,he recalled how proceeds from his small-scale farm...Chinese tomato grafting technology.As Joel Kirui transplanted tomato seedlings on his 1-hectare farmland in Nakuru County,160 km northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi,he recalled how proceeds from his small-scale farming helped to fund his education.展开更多
Chinese-built project delivers clean water to over 450,000 people in Tanzanian capital city For years,Hassan Juma has struggled to secure clean water for his family in Dar es Salaam’s southern suburb of Bangulo.Like ...Chinese-built project delivers clean water to over 450,000 people in Tanzanian capital city For years,Hassan Juma has struggled to secure clean water for his family in Dar es Salaam’s southern suburb of Bangulo.Like many in the sprawling coastal city,he has faced persistent water shortages and has been forced to rely on expensive private vendors to meet his household’s basic needs.展开更多
Adriano Kanyesigye and his friends walk up to 5 miles each day to attend a school where they are served a free meal.It’s a journey that pupils in Karamoja in northeast Uganda willingly make to avoid starvation.“I’m...Adriano Kanyesigye and his friends walk up to 5 miles each day to attend a school where they are served a free meal.It’s a journey that pupils in Karamoja in northeast Uganda willingly make to avoid starvation.“I’m really grateful that my kids have at least one meal a day when they go to school,rather than staying home where food is scarce,”Anisha Kanyesigye told ChinAfrica.“At home,we have nothing to eat.Sometimes we boil sorghum or eat adaka-a residue from locally brewed alcohol.”The 30-year-old resident of Karamoja explained that the region is struggling with hunger,as the local population is severely impacted by a food crisis caused by drought and pests.展开更多
Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland,where she is expected to give birth in the next five months.In a country where medical facilities are obsolete,patient...Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland,where she is expected to give birth in the next five months.In a country where medical facilities are obsolete,patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital,seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district.展开更多
Clement Daka, 40, is a happy man now that a new tile manufacturing plant has been built in Zambia's capital Lusaka. This, said the hardware store manager, will make it easier for his business as he will no longer ...Clement Daka, 40, is a happy man now that a new tile manufacturing plant has been built in Zambia's capital Lusaka. This, said the hardware store manager, will make it easier for his business as he will no longer need to import tiles and other building supplies from China each month.展开更多
Technology empowers Zambian farmers and woos young people into the agricultural field It’s the end of the rainy season in Zambia,but it’s not been good for farmers due to the effects of climate change.During the 201...Technology empowers Zambian farmers and woos young people into the agricultural field It’s the end of the rainy season in Zambia,but it’s not been good for farmers due to the effects of climate change.During the 2019/20 agricultural season,many farmers’fields were severely ravaged by an invasive pest commonly known as fall ai myworms,posing a threat to Zambia's food security.展开更多
Suffering from adverse weather conditions,Malawi’s farmers savour the prospect of exporting soya beans to the lucrative Chinese market.Like many farmers,Monica Haraba wakes up at 5:00 a.m.to get ready to harvest her ...Suffering from adverse weather conditions,Malawi’s farmers savour the prospect of exporting soya beans to the lucrative Chinese market.Like many farmers,Monica Haraba wakes up at 5:00 a.m.to get ready to harvest her soya bean crop at her farmland located on the outskirts of Lilongwe,Malawi’s capital.But like last year,she is expecting lower output due to adverse weather,especially draught.展开更多
Talking about space and Africa,Zambia stands out because of an incredible story.As early as 1964,a Zambian teacher named Edward Nkoloso famously vowed to help his country to beat America to become the first country to...Talking about space and Africa,Zambia stands out because of an incredible story.As early as 1964,a Zambian teacher named Edward Nkoloso famously vowed to help his country to beat America to become the first country to put a man on the moon,and then go to Mars.Despite his passion to launch a rocket that would send 12 astronauts,a space girl and cats to the moon,Nkoloso’s dream never came to fruition.Through his Zambian Space Academy,Nkoloso’s team of Zambian astronauts,whom he called“Afronauts,”underwent strenuous training,but it all came to nought because the United Nations wouldn’t give him the$700 million he needed to fund the space programme.展开更多
Chinese-invented Juncao grass is transforming dairy production in Kenya At his dairy farm in Kiambu County on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital Nairobi,Newton Mwangi anxiously takes off his boots and work suit after...Chinese-invented Juncao grass is transforming dairy production in Kenya At his dairy farm in Kiambu County on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital Nairobi,Newton Mwangi anxiously takes off his boots and work suit after milking his cows.Mwangi is worried about the inability of the cows to hit the 80-litre target he needs to fulfil for his clients per day,due to a woeful fodder shortage in Kenya.展开更多
Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support,soon after she got admitted at the clinic.Wahome,30,initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Ki...Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support,soon after she got admitted at the clinic.Wahome,30,initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County,Kenya,which seemed well organised;but she later realised that constant power outages at the facility seriously compromised the quality of care at the clinic.展开更多
When Tom Dambudzo was bedridden due to ill health in his rural village,taking painkillers was the only option for him to relieve pain.“I couldn’t walk properly when I had severe backache for six months and my depend...When Tom Dambudzo was bedridden due to ill health in his rural village,taking painkillers was the only option for him to relieve pain.“I couldn’t walk properly when I had severe backache for six months and my dependence on anaesthetic drugs was quite stressful,”Dambudzo told ChinAfrica.展开更多
When Monica Jiwani relocated to Arusha,the third-largest city in Tanzania,she was dreaming of a happy life in a scenic area.Instead,she was immediately confronted with a harsh and painful reality-scarcity of clean wat...When Monica Jiwani relocated to Arusha,the third-largest city in Tanzania,she was dreaming of a happy life in a scenic area.Instead,she was immediately confronted with a harsh and painful reality-scarcity of clean water.The thought of using contaminated water became a constant source of headache.展开更多
In the heart of South Africa’s rugged Swartberg and Koue Bokkeveld mountains lies the alps towering majestically above fertile citrus farmland,forming a wall that sustains enough rainfall to attract farmers to the so...In the heart of South Africa’s rugged Swartberg and Koue Bokkeveld mountains lies the alps towering majestically above fertile citrus farmland,forming a wall that sustains enough rainfall to attract farmers to the south.Siabonga Mbete,34,grows tangerine-a small seedless fruit of the citrus family that is turning South African farmers into millionaires.展开更多
文摘In the Kigongo area of Mwanza Region,northwest Tanzania,fishmonger Neema Aisha remembers how the morning’s fresh catch would sour while she queued for the ferry,putting her business at risk.
文摘On a sunny afternoon,Nelly Wahome mounted a smartphone on a tripod to film one of Mombasa’s tourist hotspots-Nyali Resort,a popular northern beach resort in Kenya.Wahome,25,shared the latest video clip via her TikTok handle in a quest to enchant her followers with the day’s tourism scene along Nyali’s coastline.Within a few hours of uploading,her content attracted hundreds of views.
文摘Chinese firms help 2,400 slum children to stay in school in Kenya’s capital city As laughter and singing echo through a community school in Mathare,a slum in the heart of Nairobi,Kenya’s capital,the vital role of quality education becomes unmistakably clear.
文摘CAETE serves as an apt venue for African businesses to boost exports,form lasting links In the picturesque city of Changsha,a cool breeze from the Xiangjiang River whispers through landmarks like Yuelu Mountain and Orange Isle.Inside the exhibition halls,the rich aromas of African tea,spices,and essential oils filled the air,as a renowned showcase of China-Africa cooperation brands got underway.
文摘In the heart of Antananarivo,Madagascar’s sundrenched capital,Joseph Andrinirina flashes a nervous smile as he inspects a faulty car engine at the start of another day of work at his garage.“Since I started this business six months ago,I enjoy being my own boss.I now earn a steady income,support my family,and provide jobs for others,”he told ChinAfrica.
文摘As the morning sun casts its glow over the lush rolling hills of Nyagatare District,chilli farming is spicing up cross-continental trade and bringing tangible benefits to local farmers in Rwanda.“I can now afford to pay school fees for my children,and meet other financial needs at home,a tangible benefit of chilli farming compared to other commercial crops,”Noel Nzabamwita told ChinAfrica.
文摘Adoption of Chinese hybrid rice boosts food security in Madagascar As the sun rises over the rice paddies of Mahitsy,Ramos Rakotorinina breathes in the cool morning air,watching the emerald green shoots of Chinese hybrid rice sway softly in the breeze.
文摘Chinese tomato grafting technology.As Joel Kirui transplanted tomato seedlings on his 1-hectare farmland in Nakuru County,160 km northwest of Kenya’s capital Nairobi,he recalled how proceeds from his small-scale farming helped to fund his education.
文摘Chinese-built project delivers clean water to over 450,000 people in Tanzanian capital city For years,Hassan Juma has struggled to secure clean water for his family in Dar es Salaam’s southern suburb of Bangulo.Like many in the sprawling coastal city,he has faced persistent water shortages and has been forced to rely on expensive private vendors to meet his household’s basic needs.
文摘Adriano Kanyesigye and his friends walk up to 5 miles each day to attend a school where they are served a free meal.It’s a journey that pupils in Karamoja in northeast Uganda willingly make to avoid starvation.“I’m really grateful that my kids have at least one meal a day when they go to school,rather than staying home where food is scarce,”Anisha Kanyesigye told ChinAfrica.“At home,we have nothing to eat.Sometimes we boil sorghum or eat adaka-a residue from locally brewed alcohol.”The 30-year-old resident of Karamoja explained that the region is struggling with hunger,as the local population is severely impacted by a food crisis caused by drought and pests.
文摘Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland,where she is expected to give birth in the next five months.In a country where medical facilities are obsolete,patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital,seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district.
文摘Clement Daka, 40, is a happy man now that a new tile manufacturing plant has been built in Zambia's capital Lusaka. This, said the hardware store manager, will make it easier for his business as he will no longer need to import tiles and other building supplies from China each month.
文摘Technology empowers Zambian farmers and woos young people into the agricultural field It’s the end of the rainy season in Zambia,but it’s not been good for farmers due to the effects of climate change.During the 2019/20 agricultural season,many farmers’fields were severely ravaged by an invasive pest commonly known as fall ai myworms,posing a threat to Zambia's food security.
文摘Suffering from adverse weather conditions,Malawi’s farmers savour the prospect of exporting soya beans to the lucrative Chinese market.Like many farmers,Monica Haraba wakes up at 5:00 a.m.to get ready to harvest her soya bean crop at her farmland located on the outskirts of Lilongwe,Malawi’s capital.But like last year,she is expecting lower output due to adverse weather,especially draught.
文摘Talking about space and Africa,Zambia stands out because of an incredible story.As early as 1964,a Zambian teacher named Edward Nkoloso famously vowed to help his country to beat America to become the first country to put a man on the moon,and then go to Mars.Despite his passion to launch a rocket that would send 12 astronauts,a space girl and cats to the moon,Nkoloso’s dream never came to fruition.Through his Zambian Space Academy,Nkoloso’s team of Zambian astronauts,whom he called“Afronauts,”underwent strenuous training,but it all came to nought because the United Nations wouldn’t give him the$700 million he needed to fund the space programme.
文摘Chinese-invented Juncao grass is transforming dairy production in Kenya At his dairy farm in Kiambu County on the outskirts of the Kenyan capital Nairobi,Newton Mwangi anxiously takes off his boots and work suit after milking his cows.Mwangi is worried about the inability of the cows to hit the 80-litre target he needs to fulfil for his clients per day,due to a woeful fodder shortage in Kenya.
文摘Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support,soon after she got admitted at the clinic.Wahome,30,initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County,Kenya,which seemed well organised;but she later realised that constant power outages at the facility seriously compromised the quality of care at the clinic.
文摘When Tom Dambudzo was bedridden due to ill health in his rural village,taking painkillers was the only option for him to relieve pain.“I couldn’t walk properly when I had severe backache for six months and my dependence on anaesthetic drugs was quite stressful,”Dambudzo told ChinAfrica.
文摘When Monica Jiwani relocated to Arusha,the third-largest city in Tanzania,she was dreaming of a happy life in a scenic area.Instead,she was immediately confronted with a harsh and painful reality-scarcity of clean water.The thought of using contaminated water became a constant source of headache.
文摘In the heart of South Africa’s rugged Swartberg and Koue Bokkeveld mountains lies the alps towering majestically above fertile citrus farmland,forming a wall that sustains enough rainfall to attract farmers to the south.Siabonga Mbete,34,grows tangerine-a small seedless fruit of the citrus family that is turning South African farmers into millionaires.
