Zimbabwe’s Raw Materials Sector: Technology, Investment, and Development

Zimbabwe possesses significant natural resources — from diamonds and platinum to fertile land. According to experts from the HSE University Centre for African Studies, solid minerals, ores, and precious stones have remained a crucial part of the country's exports for many years. However, researchers also point out the main risk of such economies: the high dependence of export revenues on the market conditions of individual commodities. The way out of this dependence lies through processing and industrial cooperation, and this is exactly the direction in which cooperation between Russia and Zimbabwe is moving today.

Opening Doors - Widening the access for young people through international partnerships. 

By Nazeer Osman and Zubaida Osman

23 October 2026

On 16 June this year, fifty years to the day after the learners of 1976 walked out of their classrooms over the terms on which they would be taught, a hundred learners from five Soweto high schools spent a day with a set of AI tools and a straightforward brief. Identify a challenge where you live, and brainstorm solutions that do something about it.

Rosatom's ultimate objective to build Africa's Energy and Technological Capacity

By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

22 October 2026

The geopolitical situation is rapidly changing and impacting on Africa's development. Noticeably, Africa is becoming one of the key centres of global development. Rapid population growth, urbanisation and industrialisation are increasing demand for dependable energy, modern infrastructure and advanced technologies. Consequently, African countries are seeking long-term partnerships that help them build national capabilities, retain more value within their economies and strengthen technological self-reliance.

Experts: The Future of the Energy Partnership Between Nigeria and Russia Lies in Technology, Not Raw Materials Trade

21 October 2026

The main opportunity for energy cooperation between Russia and Nigeria lies not in the trade of energy resources, but in joint work on technologies, infrastructure, and personnel training. This is the conclusion reached by experts from Obafemi Awolowo University, led by Professor of International Relations Kehinde Olusola Olayode.

From Robot Baristas to Smart Cities connecting China’s AI Revolution and Africa’s Digital Future

By Fiifi Nettey | Freelance Journalist and Columnist, Business and Financial Times

21 October 2026

The rapid advancement of technology has brought the world closer than ever before. From the analogue era, when communication relied largely on coaxial cables, to today’s fibre-optic networks that transmit data at remarkable speeds using light, technological progress has transformed how people connect, communicate and share information. This evolution highlights the remarkable strides humanity has made in technological innovation.