China appears to be taking criticism of its relationship with African countries to heart and is reviewing its approach to investment and development.
Debate about Africa is now more in sync with other market regions as the continent ’emerges’.
Though growth has slowed, its economic surge has resulted in improvements for millions.
Sustained reforms and strong leadership will enable South Africa to reap economic prosperity, says Lyal White.
The differing nature of regional economies means a one-size-fits-all approach cannot work, writes Lyal White.
The Fifa World Cup represents all the great virtues of globalisation.
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/ 20 January 2006
Africa needs China. As in other parts of the developing world, China’s insatiable appetite for natural resources is creating unprecedented demand for commodities, pushing prices to new highs and fuelling economic growth across the continent. But China’s relations with Africa have stirred a polarised debate from Cape to Cairo.