Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

Residents walk past the Hawassa Industrial Park in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on 3 July 2016. Photo: Xinhua

As African countries look to enhance their manufacturing industries and speed up industrialisation, they are learning valuable insights from the development experience of industrial parks worldwide, particularly from China.  Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has substantially increased its investment in infrastructure development in Africa, undertaking the construction of… Continue reading Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

The Significance Of Iran’s Accession To BRICS

One of the new partners of the BRICS international association is Iran. Iran’s accession to BRICS, as well as a number of Arab states, allows us to talk about the creation of a regional platform for a dialogue and cooperation between countries in the Near and Middle East. This is one of the main objectives… Continue reading The Significance Of Iran’s Accession To BRICS

China’s Economic Performance In 2023 Laid Solid Foundation For Growth In 2024

The Chinese economy continued to rebound and made solid progress in 2023, despite the complex international situation and numerous risks and challenges. The accelerated economic structural transformation and upgrade, coupled with increasing economic resilience, has resulted in various highlights.  The Chinese government, through a series of proactive macroeconomic policies, including moderately expansionary fiscal policies and… Continue reading China’s Economic Performance In 2023 Laid Solid Foundation For Growth In 2024

BRICS Expansion Is The Prospect Of Forming A Large Market Represented By All Countries

Vladimir Padalko is the Vice-President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and the Chairman of the Russian part of the Russian-Kazakhstan Business Council. He has been working in the system of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation since 1995. From 1996 to 2012 he headed departmental… Continue reading BRICS Expansion Is The Prospect Of Forming A Large Market Represented By All Countries

China-Africa Cooperation In Trade, Investment And Economic Development Is On The Right Track

Ethiopian Airlines launches a China-Africa flight in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, on 26 October 2023

The end of the year 2023 and the beginning of 2024 mark a remarkable phase in China-Africa relations. This relationship has evolved significantly and Africa continues to register key milestones in its economic development, particularly in trade, investment and infrastructure. The remarkable growth can be attributed to initiatives by the Chinese government such as the… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation In Trade, Investment And Economic Development Is On The Right Track

Western Sanctions Against Russia – Is It A Tomahawk or A Boomerang?

The EU started to design the 13th and the 14th packages of sanctions against Russia, Tomáš Zdechovský, Czech MEP, claimed in Dec 2023. With almost 19,000 sanction measures implemented so far by the collective West against it, Russia has already become the world’s most sanctioned country ever. We treat sanctions as a sort of ‘levy’,… Continue reading Western Sanctions Against Russia – Is It A Tomahawk or A Boomerang?

Reflections On The second Forum On China-Africa Cooperation In Agriculture

Chinese and African Delegates attend the second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture (FOCACA) in China on 13 - 15 November 2023. Photo: Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe

The second Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Agriculture (FOCACA) held in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, from 13 to 15 November 2023 has emerged as a catalyst for enhanced food cooperation between China and Africa. The outcomes of this pivotal event deepened the commitment of the two sides to cooperation, focusing on mutual benefit, sustainable… Continue reading Reflections On The second Forum On China-Africa Cooperation In Agriculture

Chinese Foreign Minister Conveys Important Messages During His Trip to Africa

The diplomatic protocol of the Chinese foreign minister beginning a year’s foreign visits in Africa highlights the distinct Chinese characteristics and style in its relations with Africa. For more than 30 years, such visits have allowed Chinese foreign ministers to engage in face-to-face discussions and learn first-hand about the economic and social development in Africa,… Continue reading Chinese Foreign Minister Conveys Important Messages During His Trip to Africa

APF President: Educational Challenges Should Be Addressed Holistically As KZN’s Matric Results As Celebrated

African People First (APF) President Muzi Hlengwa says his party believes the Kwazulu-Natat's matric results should be celebrated but stakeholders must also delve into the complexities that have contributed to the success and address the broader challenges within the education sector.

In the recent unveiling of matric results for the class of 2023, the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) emerged as a beacon of educational success, achieving a remarkable pass rate of 86.36%. This significant milestone represents a commendable 3.63 percentage point increase compared to the province’s performance in 2022, propelling KZN to the coveted position of… Continue reading APF President: Educational Challenges Should Be Addressed Holistically As KZN’s Matric Results As Celebrated

Limpopo Claims Spot As Most Improved Province In 2023 Matric Results 

Congratulations have been pouring in after Limpopo’s outstanding matric pass rate – 79.5%, a 7.4% improvement from 2022 – which earned the province the title of the most improved in the country. On Friday, the province announced its matric results in Polokwane at a ceremony attended by dignitaries, including Zion Christian Church (Z.C.C) leader, His… Continue reading Limpopo Claims Spot As Most Improved Province In 2023 Matric Results 

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