China’s domestic DUV lithography breakthrough: Lessons of technological self-reliance for Africa and the Global South
While most core subsystems of China’s new equipment are localised, a small share of critical components still rely on foreign suppliers.
By Saxon Zvina
9h ago
Tech restrictions: A wake-up call for the Global South
New iterations of these foreign-manufactured devices will no longer receive FCC certification, effectively barring them from US retail and industrial markets.
By Saxon Zvina
10h ago
Students preach anti-drug awareness through music
“Together, we can build a safer and healthier community. I encourage everyone to look out for one another and to promote awareness about the dangers of drug use,” he said.
By Gracious Daniel
Aug. 3, 2026
Serious fun
Indeed, it would seem that China can boast claim to many of the longest bridges in the world, all over ten kilometres in length. Other bridges though are impressive in their own way.
By Tim Middleton
Aug. 2, 2026
Double standards in US: AI allegations and Africa’s path to digital strategic autonomy
The controversy surrounding Moonshot AI’s open-source Kimi K3 model released in July 2026 marks merely the latest episode of Washington’s sustained tech suppression against China.
By Saxon Zvina
Aug. 1, 2026
Blinken’s admission and the waning unipolar order: A view from the Global South
Blinken openly highlighted China’s triple manufacturing output, massive domestic consumer base, and expanding edge in technological innovation and patents,
By Saxon Zvina
Aug. 1, 2026
From principles to practice: China’s AI governance framework and a breakthrough path for the Global South
Discussions at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit, the World Summit on the Information Society and other multilateral forums have circled this core tension.
By Saxon Zvina
Jul. 27, 2026
China, Zimbabwe reaffirm military cooperation as PLA marks 99th anniversary
Chinese Ambassador Zhou Ding said the PLA had evolved over the past 99 years into “a people’s army” dedicated to safeguarding China’s sovereignty,
By Tendai Sauta
Jul. 26, 2026
The fly in the ointment is Nelson Chamisa!
To be brief, apart from the mass dismissals of government employees, the neo-liberal proposals by the World Bank was aimed at destroying local industries-in favor of free trade.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Jul. 26, 2026
