Masemola’s precautionary suspension was lifted following the formal withdrawal of criminal charges against him and he is expected to resume his full duties on Monday, 19 October 2026.
Four new mpox cases identified in South Africa
According to the department, 25 of the 26 cases are male, with ages ranging from 23 to 50 years and a median age of 37 years.
Botswana President Completes Landmark State Visit to China
Cooperation areas highlighted included digital economy, agriculture, livestock, smart education, and leveraging China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries with diplomatic ties.
Ecobank’s Planned Yuan Payment Link Could Reshape Africa–China Trade
For African companies, the practical test will be whether yuan services are accessible, transparent and cheaper than existing arrangements
China Provides Kenya With Funding for Ebola Preparedness and Drought Response
The grant was handed over in Nairobi on 8 October 2026 during a meeting involving Chinese Ambassador Guo Haiyan and senior Kenyan government officials.
ZAMBIA’S KCM TURNS TO CHINESE ENGINEERING FOR US$498 MILLION COPPER RECOVERY PROJECT
Zambia, already one of Africa’s major copper producers, is seeking to use the expected increase in global demand to expand production and investment.
Zhejiang releases quadrilingual 2025/2026 Foreign Business Environment Evaluation Report
The trade environment, human resources supply, financial services and infrastructure are widely recognized by enterprises.
DEDECT in collaboration with Chinese Association host Business Compliance Event
The engagement forms part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to promote lawful, compliant and responsible business practices, while strengthening cooperation between government regulators and the business community
China visits target stronger home-grown technologies for SA
The delegation also visited SpaceSail as South Africa seeks to expand its space science and satellite capabilities
China’s Electric Motorcycles Find a New Road Into Africa
The result is not one African EV market, but several different markets developing around local transport needs