China Africa News 02/03/2010 to 09/03/2010
Chinese Giant Takes Over 300 Mw Project – Mmegi (BOT)4/03/2010
In response to delays in the Mmamabula Energy Project (MEP), Chinese energy and mining titan Golden Concord Holdings Limited has snapped up a 70-percent equity in the 300-megawatt power station being developed by CIC Energy. Full Story.
China in talks to help build economic zone in Egypt – FOCAC (CHN)04/03/2010
A Chinese State-backed entity is in talks to help build an investment zone in Egypt, a report said yesterday, as the Asian giant seeks greater access to markets in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Full Story.
NRM caucus, Chinese, MTN and Tullow Oil firm provide millions in aid – The New Vision (UGA)4/03/2010
The NRM Caucus was among the groups which yesterday responded to the Government’s appeal for aid. By press time, sh412m had been delivered to the Prime Minister’s office and the Red Cross. The donors included Tullow Uganda, China National Offshore Oil Corporation as well as MTN Uganda, a leading telecommunications firm. Full Story.
Bio-Fuel Ethanol Refinery to Take Off in Ekiti- Daily Champion (NGA)3/3/2010
Governor Segun Oni of Ekiti state has Saturday laid the foundation stone of a N3.5 billion, about ($23.4million) integrated cassava-based bio-fuel ethanol refinery in Ipao-Ekiti in Ikole Council Area of the state. Full Story.
Major Investments in Maputo Water System – Agencia de Infromacao (MOZ) 3/03/2010
The Mozambican government's Water Supply Investment and Assets Fund (FIPAG) announced on Wednesday that it has embarked on large scale improvements to the Greater Maputo water system. This contract is valued at 729.7 million meticais and has been won by the China Geo-Engineering Corporation. Full Story.
President Analyses Relations With Chinese Ambassador- Angola Press (AGO) 1/3/2010
The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, received Monday in Luanda the Chinese ambassador in Angola, Zhang Bolun, with whom he discussed issues related to the strengthening of cooperation between the two countries. Full Story.
China Unicom confirms involvement with bidder for Nigerian Telecommunications – China Wire (CHN)23/02/2010
China Unicom last night released a report, confirming its involvement in the recent privatization of Nigerian Telecommunications Plc. Full Story.
Tullow partners with CNOOC, Total to develop oil sector in Uganda – China Wire (CHN)18/02/2010
Tullow Oil has decided to partner with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and France’s Total to develop oil sector in western Uganda, a Ugandan official said on Wednesday. Full Story.
Tanzanian first lady commends Chinese community’s contribution to local development – China Wire (CHN)15/02/2010
Tanzanian first lady Salma Kikwete on Sunday highlighted Chinese community’s contribution to the local development, noting that Chinese community in Tanzania is part of the local society and the eastern African country welcomes Chinese as their home. Full Story.
Africa, China need each other: Gabonese president – China Wire (CHN)02/02/2010
The partnership between China and Africa should be further strengthened, as the two sides need each other, Gabonese President Ali Bongo said Monday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua. Full Story.
