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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

Mrs Gugu Motlanthe Executive Trustee of the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation with Liberation Hub Zubaida Osman, Nazeer Osman and Yazeed Osman at AI for Girls bootcamps - digital skills education across South Africa

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

Ryan Collyer, Rosatom's CEO - Central and Southern Africa

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

Belt and Road Journalist Forum Delegates -2026 visit the store is operated by Kunshan Digital Intelligence Technology Group - BRJN Photo

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.

Preparing Tomorrow's Engineers: The Role of Russian Education in Developing Nigeria's High-Tech Industries

21 October 2026

Nigeria has set a goal for itself that requires more than just natural resources. According to the HSE University Centre for African Studies, the long-term "Nigeria Agenda 2050" strategy envisions the industrial share of the country's GDP growing from 29% to 48%, while the share of fuel and raw materials in exports will decrease from 87% to 20%. To transition from an economy dependent on oil to an economy of factories, power grids, and digital services, what is needed most of all are people — engineers, programmers, energy specialists, doctors, and agronomists.

Outlining Ghana’s Potential Benefits as ‘Partner State’ of BRICS+

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

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar with Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa

20 October 2026

Joining BRICS+, an informal association comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, would distinctly open up Ghana's economic options and diversify and consolidate more partnerships within the Global South framework.

Remembering the Road We Have Travelled, Embracing the Broad Road Ahead: A New Chapter in China-Botswana Relations

By Zhao Yinan, China Media Group (CMG), Johannesburg

CMG journalist Zhao Yinan reports from the Chobe River in Botswana, showcasing the country's breathtaking landscapes and opportunities for tourism and cultural exchanges

20 October 2026

When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 13, he offered a reflection that captured both the history and the future of relations between the two countries.

Inside Suzhou, a historic Chinese city turning reform and opening-up into global opportunities

by Théophile Niyitegeka - Igihe (Rwanda)

Located in Jiangsu Province, close to Shanghai and at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta, Suzhou has developed into one of China’s major economic centres.

19 October 2026

The story of a city’s transformation is often told through its economic growth, modern buildings and technological achievements. In Suzhou, however, the story is much broader. Here, modern industrial parks, research laboratories and emerging technologies exist alongside centuries-old gardens, historic neighbourhoods and waterways that remain part of everyday life.

From Ethiopia’s Coffee Fields to Kunshan’s Robot Baristas: A New Investment Opportunity for Ethiopia and China

By Zekarias Sintayehu - The Abyssinian Times

Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee displayed in Kunshan, China, illustrates the growing presence of Ethiopia’s world-renowned coffee in the Chinese market and the potential to deepen trade, strengthen branding, and create new investment opportunities between the two countries.

19 October 2026

Xictionary: Healthy China

Xinhua - 17 October 2026

What does it take to build a healthier future for more than 1.4 billion people?

Malaysia Launches Integrated Trade Mission to Expand Jom Beli Produk Malaysia, Direct Selling and Franchise Opportunities in Africa

High Commissioner of Malaysia in Pretoria, Datuk Yubazlan Yusof (centre) and Undersecretary of KPDN, YBhg. Dato’ Rohaizi Bahari (right) had the opportunity to meet and greet Malaysian businesses who exhibited their products at the event.

16 October 2026

Johannesburg - Malaysia launched the Jom Beli Produk Malaysia (JOM MALAYSIA) - Local to Global Retail Programme and Integrated International Trade Mission in Johannesburg, marking a strategic step towards expanding Malaysian retail, franchise and direct selling businesses into the South African and broader African markets.

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