Labour Bears the Brunt of Chinese Investments in Southern Africa: SouthernAfrica
Resources for infrastructure deals, also known as the 'Angola mode', have sparked criticism over debtissues and left some African countries including Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya and Zambia with heavy debts.
For example, research highlighted the unsafe working conditions in Chinese-run copper mining companies inOther comparative research has revealed differences and similarities between Chinese and non-Chinese companies' labour practices. Chinese labour practices in Africa are affected by numerous It notes differences between sectors and companies in the six countries. However, in general, interviewees who spoke to ISS field researchers raised concerns about labour rights violations and precarious employment conditions impacting the relationships between workers and Chinese employers.
In Southern Africa, relationships between employers, trade unions and governments are plagued by intimidation
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