The timing of development and the choice of path: Observations from a comparative perspective
Observers have noted that this approach allowed China to complete a large-scale industrialisation process in a relatively short period.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 8, 2026
Beyond the minerals mafia narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership
In several cases, these CSOs align with domestic political opposition, and their criticism of Chinese investment serves as a proxy to challenge incumbent governments.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 8, 2026
From veto to zero tariffs: A partnership that learns together
That promise has since matured into a comprehensive strategic partnership – one defined less by grand gestures than by steady, sector‑by‑ sector cooperation.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 8, 2026
China is still supplying drone factories in Iran, Russia despite U.S. sanctions
An Iranian-designed Shahed-136 over Kyiv during a Russian attack.
By Newsday
May. 8, 2026
Review of "China's minerals mafia: A global pattern of corruption, environmental destruction and human rights abuse”
Media reporting from outlets including Daily Maverick, Dialogue Earth, Wall Street Journal, and New Zimbabwe is moderate strength as secondary sourcing.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 7, 2026
Zim firms ready to cash in on China’s zero-tariff policy
“China remains Zimbabwe’s leading source of foreign investment, with commitments surpassing US$10 billion,” Soda said.
By Tinashe Kairiza
May. 7, 2026
Beyond the Zimbabwe ‘minerals mafia’ narrative: African sovereignty and strategic partnership
By framing Chinese engagement as purely extractive, the report dismisses the sovereign development priorities of African nations and their documented policy choices.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 6, 2026
The geopolitical weaponisation of mining narratives against Zimbabwe's development
In 2024-2025, the United States government approached the Republic of Zimbabwe with a funding proposal that contained unprecedented conditionalities:
By Chenai Maposa
May. 5, 2026
Exposing the geopolitical smear behind the "China's mineral mafia" report
The US government approached Zimbabwe's mining sector with what it calls "technical assistance" and "investment frameworks." Washington's record speaks for itself:
By Killian Marisa
May. 5, 2026
