Focac: China, Africa join hands in busting poverty, growing economies
Most journalists emphasisedthat Africa had a lot to learn from China especially in terms of eradicating poverty and boosting economic growth. China has done remarkably well in both aspects while Africa continues to struggle.
Academics’ roles vital for building a high-quality China-Africa community – Xi Jinping
African scholars’ interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping prior to FOCAC 2024 underscores the important role of academics in China-Africa relations.
China’s new quality productive forces
China’s technology-driven economic policies, focused on acquiring and incorporation of latest technologies through trade and foreign direct investment to drive China’s manufacturing sector, are remarkably successful as they have propelled China into a global economic powerhouse at an unprecedented pace and scale, the writer says.
China plays active and constructive role in international affairs and fosters a new global system
OPINION: As China vows to be more open, African countries should be on the lookout for trade and investment opportunities coming from the Asian giant, writes David Monyae.
China's compassionate outreach: A gift of hope and solidarity in Kgomo Kgomo Village in the North West
OPINION: In addition to donations, China and South Africa must work together to develop robust agricultural and food supply systems to protect poor and vulnerable people from food scarcity and hunger, writes David Monyae.
It is a season where everything is politicised
OPINION: Just two years ago in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis, China was one of South Africa’s biggest donors having delivered tonnes of PPE such as masks, medical gowns, surgical gloves, shoes, goggles, testing kits and thermometers, writes David Monyae.
No peace deal on the horizon in Russo-Ukrainian war
The Russo-Ukrainian war which began on February 24, last year, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine, will reach its first anniversary in a few weeks. It seems the warring parties are not close to reaching a peace agreement.
Reformed systems must have African characteristics
OPINION: Africa should find the most appropriate aspects of China’s modernisation drive and Western modernisation to build its unique modernisation suitable to its cultural norms and values, writes David Monaye.
Revival of Brazil and Africa’s trade, investment relations
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s victory in Brazil’s presidential elections held at the end of October where he defeated the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro may signal a new lease of life for Brazil-Africa relations.
Ukraine-Russia war and the alternative global order
The outcome of the American mid-term elections in November will certainly have an impact on the US resolve to keep channelling military aid worth tens of billions of dollars to Ukraine
Ethiopia-Tigray peace talks: What’s at stake?
It has been almost two years since hostilities commenced between the Ethiopian federal government and Tigrayan nationalists. The development are a cruel irony to the backdrop of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his and Eritrean President Isias Afwerki’s breakthrough to end the conflict between their respective countries.
Xi entrenches power, China poised for global dominance
OPINION: As China bids for more global prominence in pursuit of the Chinese Dream, developing regions such as Africa will become key allies, writes David Monyae.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blind to China’s positive influence in Africa
The US cannot build a strong partnership with Africa by mobilising the anti-China sentiment, writes UJ’s David Monyae.
President Xi Jinping-BRICS cooperation entering the stage of high-quality development
Speaks against deliberate disruption of ‘vital industrial’ and supply chains
Tensions between Africa’s greatest allies must be resolved peacefully
Two significant events related to China and India have placed the Global South in general and Africa in particular in a predicament.
China, Africa ties vital during Covid-19
Africa and China have shared a fascinating and resilient relationship, writes David Monyae.
Africa's place in the global fight for technological dominance
If Africa is loath to consume technology from non-African partners, the decision should be Africa?s to make, after vigilant deliberations.
Cuba a shining light in fight against coronavirus
A free health-care system has been a pillar of Cuba's successful revolution. The medical team that arrived at Waterkloof Air Force Base evoked nostalgic dreams deferred for many people.
Can the AU harness Africa's potential?
The more than a billion people in Africa, which has a combined GDP of $3 trillion, could be a good platform to build a stronger continent.
Africa must shape its own AI destiny
Africa must play an active role in shaping the future of AI without being a victim of power struggles for dominance.
China’s win-winview is gaining traction
The US-China trade war has been a dismal disaster that has produced no tangible results for American people.
Relevance of Marxism in the modern world
The 21st century stands on a precarious threshold that should call for a dynamic usage of Marxism to check the excesses of runaway and exploitative capitalism.
South Africa has a duty to uplift the rest of the continent
One of South Africa's responsibilities is to champion the leveraging of Africa in its dealings with non-African partners.
Africans must solve the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis
The Ethiopia-Egypt dispute has the potential to cause another African war with dire consequences for the African Agenda.
It's time to engage Zimbabwe with a view to lifting sanctions
It is important for Britain to meaningfully re-engage Zimbabwe to find ways of normalising relations and lifting sanctions.