Africa: China and the U.S. Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules

Africa: China and the U.S. Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules

Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defence, and aerospace systems. The global demand for these minerals has been growing, as has the competition for them. The supply and…

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Connect and Source at China Homelife South Africa

Connect and Source at China Homelife South Africa

China-South Africa relations are thriving, and one of the clearest signs of this partnership is the annual China Homelife South Africa and Machinex Trade Fair—the largest Chinese sourcing event on the continent. The 2025 fair takes place from 23–25 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Over…

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