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.
by Phyllis Johnson Africa has an agenda — Agenda 2063 The Africa We Want — developed by the African Union in consultation with all formations of African society.
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.
THE FORUM ON CHINA AFRICA COOPERATION (FOCAC) will include in its plan for 2016-2018, for the first time, a strong regional dimension in support of initiatives by the regional economic communities in Africa such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC). This aligns with the vision of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 for a united and inter-connected Africa.
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.
