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
22h ago
From 5G to tricycles: The geopolitics of a rusting American ego
The form of accusation will change. It will be "dumping," "currency manipulation," "forced labour," "environmental non-compliance," or "national security."
By Saxon Zvina
May. 8, 2026
Chinese involvement in alluvial mining worrying
THE almost unending and pervasive phenomenon of small-scale Chinese miners reportedly wreaking havoc in Zimbabwe’s rivers and other environs is concerning, to say the least.
By Ronald Chipaike
May. 8, 2026
From laughter to standing ovations: What Africa must learn from China’s 20-year automotive transformation
Chinese new-energy vehicles have secured meaningful market share in Europe. BYD’s global sales and overseas growth have set records, outperforming major international rivals.
By Saxon Zvina
May. 7, 2026
‘Inclusive education systems the surest path to prosperity’
It is a great honour to join you today at the Inaugural Annual Stakeholder Convention of the Presidential Programme for Professionals (PP4P).
By Zhou Ding
Apr. 29, 2026
Meta AI deal blocked, raising concerns over China tech investments abroad
Beijing has made it clear that it does not want Chinese AI capabilities sold to American companies.
By Newsday
Apr. 29, 2026
China’s Hormuz pledge sparks debate over Beijing’s bid to lead a gulf unity front against foreign interference
These Chinese moves against Washington constitute an internationalization of the crisis through the exertion of political and economic pressure on the United States.
By Newsday
Apr. 17, 2026
Grand lithium rip-off: Foreign firms pocket 53-fold windfall.
Bore spoke as implications of the February export ban imposed by Mines minister Polite Kambamura continue to unfold, exposing both the scale of past leakages and the risks of abrupt policy correction.
By Tinashe Kairiza
Apr. 13, 2026
ZimTrade hosts Chinese buyers, eyes trade deals
The agency said the visit forms part of a broader export promotion strategy to position Zimbabwe as a competitive supplier of premium agricultural products to the Chinese market.
By Kirsty Sibanda
Apr. 8, 2026
