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by Phyllis Johnson The International Monetary Fund has recognized the reality of China’s place in global finance by adding the Chinese currency to its global basket of currencies.

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.

by Phyllis Johnson – SANF 15 no 64 The leader of the world’s largest economy and most populous nation will visit Zimbabwe on 1-2 December before going to South Africa to attend the 2nd Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) on 3-5 December.

by Phyllis Johnson – SANF 15 no 60 Following the liberation of South Africa in 1994, Africa entered a new phase with the achievement of political independence on the continent and preparations for the new millennium.

by Phyllis Johnson – SANF 15 no 59 In the latter half of the 20th century, soon after consolidating its own revolution, the People’s Republic of China began to work with African countries on the liberation of those parts of the continent still under colonial rule.

by Munetsi Madakufamba – SANF 15 no 57 Having followed the European models of development for many decades, the post-colonial state in Africa is yet to enjoy the promised benefits of development, and yet to effectively empower its citizens out of poverty.

by Kizito Sikuka – SANF 15 no 56 A historic meeting of the world’s biggest economy — China — with the emerging continental giant of Africa in early December is expected to advance China-Africa relations to a new level.

by Clayton H. Vhumbunu – SANF 15 no 55 The development of the People’s Republic of China has been a remarkable achievement in terms of its rapid pace and global impact, and the Chinese experience provides useful lessons for Africa at a time when several development models have been attempted since political decolonization began in the 1950s.