Wonderful, amazing, charming! These words aptly describe my first experience in China when I visited the country to attend the 8th China-Africa Youth Festival, held in Beijing and then Zhejiang Province on 19-26 May. The visit allowed me to discover China from different aspects: Chinese culture through experiencing Chinese cuisine and art, Chinese history through… Continue reading China-Africa Exchange Programme Offers Chance To See The Amazing Progress China Has Made In All Aspects
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By Challenging Western Hegemony, China Seeks To Foster A More Equitable Distribution Of Resources
China’s evolving role in global affairs presents a narrative of progressive engagement, marked by a proactive stance on issues of trust, fairness, peace and stability. The country’s emergence as a significant player on the world stage is characterised not merely by economic prowess, but also by a growing commitment to mediating conflicts, fostering cooperation, and… Continue reading By Challenging Western Hegemony, China Seeks To Foster A More Equitable Distribution Of Resources
Bid for Control of the Powerful Intergalactic PIC: GNUeering Exposes A Growing Gap Between People And Power
Following the ANC’s underwhelming election performance, South Africa is currently embroiled in a gruesome process of coalition-building. Although this is not necessarily a new problem as it is often portrayed, there was ample time to develop rules and guidelines seeing huge problems the coalition created at the local government level. However, the primary concern now… Continue reading Bid for Control of the Powerful Intergalactic PIC: GNUeering Exposes A Growing Gap Between People And Power
GNU’s Are Usually Born Out of Crises: But Newcastle In Natal Is Not Newcastle The UK
In public discourse, there is a tendency to incorrectly equate fundamentally dissimilar entities in nature and purpose. The governments of national unity (GNU) established in 1910, the 1990s and 2024 only share a name but are vastly different in context and outcome. Some commentators’ insistence on justifying this ‘sameness’ is intellectually dishonest and misleading. It… Continue reading GNU’s Are Usually Born Out of Crises: But Newcastle In Natal Is Not Newcastle The UK
Second Independence: Is a Centre-Left Coalition Possible in South Africa?
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections in South Africa, there is a pressing need to reconsider the political landscape and chart a course that genuinely serves the interests of the marginalised and downtrodden. Analyst Nco Dube believes that a coalition between the ANC, EFF, and MK is now a possibility and that it “would… Continue reading Second Independence: Is a Centre-Left Coalition Possible in South Africa?
New Quality Productive Forces Will Have Far-Reaching Impact On Society With Focus On Innovation And Digitisation
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a series of theoretical explanations on new quality productive forces. He has stressed that high-quality development has to be supported by a new productivity theory. Since new productive forces have emerged and played a strong role in driving and supporting high-quality development, they should be theorised systematically to… Continue reading New Quality Productive Forces Will Have Far-Reaching Impact On Society With Focus On Innovation And Digitisation
China-Africa Cooperation Propels Space Industry, Drives Socio-Economic Progress
In the past, outer space was primarily the domain of a few powerful countries and generally considered separate from broader concerns of human security and development. However, in recent times, space technology development has been a dynamic arena in which the majority of the world’s countries, including countries across the continent of Africa, are actively… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Propels Space Industry, Drives Socio-Economic Progress
Why Is Jacob Zuma Suddenly Winning His Court Cases: Big Capital’s Political Power Play?
On Tuesday, 9 April 2024, the electoral court set aside the IEC’s decision to bar former president Jacob Zuma from running for a parliamentary seat. The IEC had disqualified Zuma due to his criminal record, including a 15-month jail term in 2021. UMkhonto weSizwe Party appealed against the IEC’s decision. The electoral court granted leave… Continue reading Why Is Jacob Zuma Suddenly Winning His Court Cases: Big Capital’s Political Power Play?
China-Africa Think Tank Forum Discusses Ways To Deepen Global Development Cooperation
The 13th Meeting of China-Africa Think Tank Forum held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, released a document titled Consensus Among African and Chinese Think Tanks on Deepening Global Development Cooperation. Also known as the Africa-China Dar es Salaam Consensus, the document calls on the international community to deepen development cooperation based on the principles of… Continue reading China-Africa Think Tank Forum Discusses Ways To Deepen Global Development Cooperation
African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent
In an inspirational speech in 1996, then South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki said, “Whatever the setbacks of the moment, nothing can stop us now! Whatever the difficulties, Africa shall be at peace! However improbable it may sound to the sceptics, Africa will prosper!” The 37th African Union (AU) Summit was convened in Addis Ababa… Continue reading African Union Summit Reiterates Vision For An Integrated And Prosperous Continent