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How Popular Is China in Africa? New Survey Sheds Light on What Ordinary People Think
It’s been 20 years since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was first held. Another summit…
A Loan for Lean Season
For farmers in rural Zambia, payday comes just once a year, at harvest time. This…
A Circular Economy Could Save the World’s Economy Post-Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has challenged all facets of human endeavours, and seven months later the…
Why Maltreatment of Nigerians in China May Not End Soon
Racism against Nigerians – and other Africans – is not new in China. Africa-China history…
South Africa Must Get Ready for an Inevitable Loosening of Trade Ties with the United States
In six months’ time the world’s gaze will be trained on what is gearing up…
The Arrival of British Settlers 200 Years Ago Continues to Cast a Shadow Over South Africa
Two hundred years ago 5,000 people from Britain were settled in the south eastern part…
Economic Policy Remains Hotly Contested in South Africa: This Detailed History Shows Why
Economic inequality in post-apartheid South Africa has deepened. This is not what was expected. Firstly,…
What Kenya Stands to Lose and Gain by Withdrawing from Somalia
Kenya has started negotiating a withdrawal from Somalia by 2021. The country is set to…
Why Is Used Clothing Popular Across Africa? We Found Out in Malawi
The sale of used clothing is a billion-dollar global industry. According to some estimates, almost…