by Kizito Sikuka One of the success stories of the contemporary Chinese socio-economic transformation is its local administrative system which gives local governments some autonomy to take charge of their development agenda.
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SADC industrialisation and agricultural mechanisation: Prospects Opportunities and Challenges for China-SADC Cooperation
by Joseph Ngwawi This paper looks at the importance of agricultural mechanisation in advancing the industrialization agenda in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and how the region could benefit from the Chinese experience in this area. It argues that the SADC region could leverage its massive agricultural potential and the blossoming relationship with China to derive long-lasting economic benefits from Beijing’s expertise in agricultural mechanisation and industrialisation. Download
BRICS – A key player in global affairs
by Tanaka Chitsa There is need to intensify global efforts to address and close the widening gap between rich and poor countries, which continue to affect sustainable development.
The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation
by Tanaka Chitsa Global leaders will meet in mid-May to discuss a new Chinese-led initiative to develop a seamless infrastructure network connecting Asia, Europe and Africa.
China committed to global development, considers Africa an important partner
by Tanaka Chitsa China has pledged to continue with an active role in promoting global socio-economic development and considers Africa as an important partner in reforming world affairs.
A Political Economy Perspective to Southern Africa’s Capacity Challenges and Policy Responses for Industrialization
by Munetsi Madakufamba This paper explores the political economy of industrialization in Southern Africa. It analyses the capacity challenges facing the African continent in general and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region in particular.
Bringing Africa into the manufacturing global value chain
by Joseph Ngwawi This Paper seeks to unpack how SADC and the rest of Africa can seize the opportunities presented by the region’s – and continent’s – strategic cooperation with global partners, particularly with China. The paper argues that since natural resources – energy, minerals, and agriculture – will remain Africa’s comparative advantage for the foreseeable future, the priority of any active transformation strategy should be to establish a strong, diversified resource-based economy that takes advantage of the blossoming economic ties with China. Download
Harnessing resources for industrialization – SADC talks energy infrastructure investment
by Joseph Ngwawi – SANF 16 no. 29 Southern African leaders are expected to discuss measures to mobilise resources for developing energy infrastructure as a key enabler for the region’s industrialisation thrust as well as discuss other pertinent regional issues when they gather for their annual summit in Swaziland from 30-31 August.
Statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping on his State Visit to Zimbabwe on 1-2 December
At the invitation of President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, I will pay a State visit to Zimbabwe on 1-2 December. I am very much looking forward to this first visit to Zimbabwe.
China-Africa cooperation scales new heights
by Munetsi Madakufamba in Johannesburg, South Africa Since the formation of the China Africa Forum 15 years ago, relations between the two sides have continued to scale new heights in the areas of economic, cultural, political and security spheres.
