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China Harbour Engineering Company reshaping Walvis Bay port: A Chinese success story in Namibia

China Harbour Engineering Company reshaping Walvis Bay port: A Chinese success story in Namibia

Oiva and Martino spent the last 12 months in China’s Nanjing city learning Mandarin, after being awarded scholarships by Chec to study a five-year degree. Chec is an international Chinese state-owned company specializing in large-scale construction projects such as the building of harbors, railways, and bridges. The company has been awarded two major construction projects in Namibia which are both part of the Port of Walvis Bay Expansion Program. But many Namibians are unaware of China’s real contribution to Namibia’s development. Chinese companies are viewed by many as corrupt in Namibia and benefiting from corrupt politicians for multi-million-dollar procurement deals. –Wits Journalism/

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