News
Ghana adds Chinese to the Kindergarten Curriculum: the Thoughts of a former Chinese Language Teacher
Chinese is coming to Ghana’s basic schools as part of the new curriculum, but there’s one question few people are asking: where will the teachers come from? As a former Chinese teacher, I explain why this ambitious policy could struggle without serious investment in teachers, resources, and implementation.
This Is Why China’s Reputation In Africa Remains Resilient
A recent ‘sneak peek from 18 countries’ by Afrobarometer has revealed that the perception of China among Africans remains durably positive. This was revealed in the pan-African survey research network‘s…
OPINION & ANALYSIS
This Is Why There Is Prime African Opportunity Between Waning Sino-Australian Relations
By Amodani Gariba Until recently, Australia, amongst all the well-known liberal democracies, had a buoyant economic relation with China. In 2016 during a state visit of then, Prime Minister of…
CULTURE
Chinese In Lesotho: The Need For Fewer Clashes And More Collaboration
By Dagny Zenovia Most stories about Chinese immigrants in Africa focus on big cities and big businesses. There is also an impact being made in smaller cities that is felt…
Tiktok Looks To Africa As US Business Continues To Struggle With Trump Government
Looking at how Black people interact with TikTok, there is a pattern of trends and silencing that might change for the first time.
BUSINESS
20 Business Opportunities For Africans Considering Business In And With China
According to the World Economic Forum, China is expected to have the largest economy in the world by 2030, just 10 years from now! Despite the undeniably negative toll that…
LIFESTYLE
My Experience In China During The Pandemic: “My View Of China Has Definitely Changed”
In light of my experience during the pandemic, my view of China has definitely changed. It was heartwarming to see a nation come together in the way they did to stand against the same cause. – Khanya Gundwana