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.

Why Has Kenya Started Exporting Avocados To China Despite Freezing Restriction Delay

The implementation of a trade agreement that was signed by President Xi Jinping and his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyata, for the export of Kenya’s avocado to China has begun. Mr.…

OPINION & ANALYSIS

Why Ghanaians shouldn’t be mad at Chinese ambassador’s galamsey comment

Ghanaians are angry with the Chinese ambassador for saying Chinese are not to blame for the failed galamsey fight

CULTURE

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.

Blackface And The Need To Address Cultural Competency In Asia

South Korea has made global headlines this week after one of its most famous entertainers, Sam Okyere, made a post on social media about blackface.  Okyere, Ghanaian, faced backlash after…

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

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