CHINA’S ROLE IN AFRICAN MODERNIZATION
By Gao Jian The recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation preludes a new chapter on the relationship between China and African countries. President Xi makes a definitely proposal for the elevation of relations with the rarified term “all-weather community of shared future” in the new era. In consideration of such a time of once-in-a-century change characterized […]
THE ILLUSION OF REFORM: EXPOSING THE USA’S HOLLOW SUPPORT FOR AFRICA’S PERMANENT SEATS IN THE UNSC
By Sikho Matiwane The debate over reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has gained momentum in recent years, with widespread recognition that Africa deserves greater representation. Among the most prominent proposals is the call to add two permanent seats for African nations, a move that has garnered apparent support from global powers, including the […]
PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA MEETS WITH BUSINESS LEADERSHIP REGARDING NHI
President Cyril Ramaphosa today, Tuesday 17 September 2024, met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The meeting, which included the Minister and Deputy Minister of Health as well as senior officials of the department, was constructive and forward-looking. Business and government […]
Africa Free-Trade Taking Shape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has attended a cabinet meeting at which very important decisions were taken. Among them, it was agreed that the Africa Free-Trade must be implemented expeditiously. Cabinet agreed to a number of rules of origin on clothing and certain automobile products, as finalised by the AfCFTA Council of Ministers. Cabinet congratulated the Ministry […]
Cameroon Suspends “Cheating” Players
Dozens of Cameroonian professional football players have been suspended following allegations of lying about their age. A total of 62 footballers were slapped with suspension orders by the Cameroon Football Federation. The federation is run by former superstar and African footballer of the year, Samuel Eto’o. Additionally, the suspended players are accused of “double identity”. […]
China’s Ambassador Chen bids a fond farewell to his beloved South Africa
“All good things,” so the saying goes, “must come to the end.” Paraphrased, if you will, I’d say, in the case of the outgoing top envoy of China to South Africa, Ambassador Chen Xiaodong: It was so good it had to come to the end. A large number of top government ministers and officials, particularly […]