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Coronavirus fears could hit African wallets. While the focus is on detecting and containing health concerns, China is the biggest trading partner for many African countries and the coronavirus outbreak may severely affect them economically.

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  • What we are all bracing ourselves for is the economic impact of coronavirus on the continent, which could come about via reduced investment and trade with China. My own assessment is that the "economic contagion" will remain limited but this will require excellent crisis management in China and elsewhere

    What we are all bracing ourselves for is the economic impact of coronavirus on the continent, which could come about via reduced investment and trade with China. My own assessment is that the "economic contagion" will remain limited but this will require excellent crisis management in China and elsewhere over the coming weeks. Fingers crossed.