From laughter to standing ovations: What Africa must learn from China’s 20-year automotive transformation
Chinese new-energy vehicles have secured meaningful market share in Europe. BYD’s global sales and overseas growth have set records, outperforming major international rivals.
By Saxon Zvina
8h ago
How China’s techno-developmentalism outpaced Europe — and what Africa must learn
Unitree’s G1 robot, priced at around US$13,600, compared to Boston Dynamics’ Atlas at over US$140 000, reflects not a quality gap but a manufacturing ecosystem gap.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 4, 2026
China’s 12 technological breakthroughs: A new path for Africa and Zimbabwe to end tech monopoly and achieve self-reliance
Chinese enterprises led by BYD have secured global competitiveness in power battery research and vehicle manufacturing, accelerating the expansion of the global NEV industry.
By Roxette Mikela Pazvakavambwa
Apr. 22, 2026
Motoring: Chinese brands take the wheel in Zim… BYD’s expanding line-up signals decisive shift on local roads
Speaking at the launch, engineer Aubrey Zvareva exuded confidence in the line-up and its relevance to local drivers.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 6, 2026
China’s EV overcapacity: What are the opportunities?
The world’s largest EV producer is Tesla from USA. Within China BYD is the market leader and other major Chinese EV companies include XPeng, Nio, and Li Auto.
By STANLEY MAKOMBE
Jun. 29, 2025
China’s EV expansion faces roadblocks in Brazil amid tariff calls on BYD
With Chinese automakers controlling 90% of Brazil’s EV market, policymakers face pressure to accelerate tariff increases. The outcome could reshape global trade policies.
By Financial Post
Jun. 9, 2025
China's Labor Exploitation Goes Global
Host countries must strengthen their labor inspection regimes and ensure that Chinese companies comply fully with local laws and international labor standards.
By Correspondent
Feb. 5, 2025
