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  1. China is expanding its economic influence across Africa through major investments in power and infrastructure projects in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia.
  2. Chinese enterprises are investing in Zambia's mining sector.

Tensions Rise Over Chinese Investment, Artisanal Fishing in Lake Kariba, Zambia

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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Chinese-owned ZamFresh has been operating near Lake Kariba since 2018, utilizing over 300 large fish cages for tilapia farming in the reservoir. Artisanal fishers involved in the area claim they have been displaced due to this operation, which they say is profitable for ZamFresh. Accusations against the government include favoring large Chinese investment and using force against locals, including alleged police raids and beatings.

From eurasiareview.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The situation highlights the tension between large-scale foreign resource exploitation and the rights of local communities in Zambia. The conflict raises questions regarding the management of shared international resources and the stability of foreign investment in the region.

Chinese enterprises are investing in Zambia's mining sector. China is expanding its economic influence across Africa through major investments in power and infrastructure projects in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia.

From eurasiareview.com

Who's involved

  • ZambiaCountry where the resource conflict is taking place.
  • Lake KaribaShared international border and vital resource under dispute.
  • BeijingCountry whose enterprises are involved in the investment.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • ZambiaSpeculative

    The conflict could increase regulatory and social risk associated with foreign investment in Zambian natural resources.

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Within China is expanding its economic influence across Africa through major investments in power and infrastructure projects in countries like Zambia and Ethiopia.

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