Trump’s visit and China’s export dominance: Hard-won lessons for Africa’s industrial future
Africa must protect its policy space and reject external interference. But strategic autonomy also means disciplined, long-term decision-making, not impulsive choices.
By Tapiwa Morgan Makoni
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Exporting hope: Seize China’s zero-tariff offer — before African rivals do
Its goal is to anchor African producers more firmly within global supply chains and enable them to capture more value through access to China’s vast consumer market.
By Tinashe Nyamushanya
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The $257 million question: Is the NRZ-China rail deal stuck on a siding?
Is the China Rail Phase 1 work actually coordinated with the NRZ’s internal three-phase turnaround strategy, or are these parallel plans that never meet?
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 13, 2026
Media urged to shape national image
Using China as an example, Zhang said the country’s mainstream media strengthened their sense of responsibility in 2024, citing the National Press and Publication Administration.
By Garikai Tunhira and Evans Mathanda
May. 13, 2026
Zimbabwe’s memory of Deng Xiaoping
As African nations grapple with the legacy of colonialism and the challenges of the 21st century, including poverty, de-industrialization, disease, crime, and other social vices,
By Andromeda Heather Jubane and Mbongeni Nhliziyo
May. 13, 2026
China's NEV export surge and strategic implications for the Global South and Africa
China’s NEV success is no accident. It is the result of deliberate strategy, sustained policy support, and full industrial chain integration.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 12, 2026
The myth of omnipotence and the new multipolar reality
The United States, under a transactional leader like Donald Trump, is being forced to abandon its unilateral “tariff cudgel” and seek engagement with China.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 12, 2026
Global media bias and the struggle for fair narratives
Operating a media system and development model that differ sharply from Western norms, China faces immense difficulty in presenting a balanced and authentic image to the world.
By Debra Manyasi
May. 12, 2026
Taiwan as China’s core interest: Why Beijing treats the issue as non-negotiable and what Africa’s zero-tariff access reveals about it
To understand China’s position, one must first appreciate the historical context that shapes modern Chinese strategic thinking.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 12, 2026
