‘It matters if the cat catches mice’
Decades of Maoist ideological purity had left the Asian giant impoverished, starving and isolated. The country was drowning in slogans, yet its people were unable to swim.
By Justin Nyoni
Dec. 12, 2025
Editors Memo: Mnangagwa’s chance to impress or disappoint
Recent infrastructure developments — revamped roads, buildings, improved electricity, water supplies, and even enhanced waste management — have marked his administration.
By Faith Zaba
Aug. 2, 2024
China: The 30-year rule
However, this period lasts, on average, for about three decades and then growth falls back to the familiar old 2%-3% annually.
By Gwynne Dyer
Nov. 18, 2022
