The corruption trial of Malawi’s former President Bakili Muluzi at the Blantyre High Court exposes the lack of transparency and good governance in Taiwan’s aid to African countries. Bakili Muluzi,...

Michael Sata of the opposition Patriotic Front says: ‘Under Rupiah, there are two laws: one for Chinese and one for other investors.’ He was reacting to news that Zambia’s Director...

In late March, a Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union branch went on strike at New Era Investments, a Chinese construction company, over wages and benefits. Namibia’s high unemployment rate...

For once, local government elections could change national politics. The municipal polls next month will be a critical test for President Jacob Zuma and the African National Congress....

The inner circle, allies inside government, and chief personal enemies

The Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front’s attempt to get Simon Khaya Moyo elected as Speaker of Parliament failed on 30 March when the former Speaker, Lovemore Moyo of...

The Angolan government detained the United States-flagged Maersk Constellation container ship at the port of Lobito between 28 February and 17 March. This was in retaliation for the...

South Africa formally enters the informal club of BRIC nations – Brazil, Russian, India and China – in April in Beijing. On 24 to 26 March, ten key...

Japan and China both want to get their hands on Malawi’s transport infrastructure. The Chinese are building roads, while the Japanese announced in February their US$18 million rehabilitation...

Veteran oppositionist Michael ‘King Cobra’ Sata often accuses President Rupiah Banda and the ruling Movement for Multiparty Democracy of being too cosy with China. Now Sata stands accused...