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From Boycott to Bargaining: Washington’s Africa Contradiction Exposed in Cape Town
17Feb By News SANo Comments
Business

From Boycott to Bargaining: Washington’s Africa Contradiction Exposed in Cape Town

By Zola Pinda: (Images: Mining Indaba Website) Consistency is the currency of statecraft. Without it, even the most powerful nations find their influence discounted.  The conclusion of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town has laid bare a striking contradiction in Washington’s Africa posture — one that speaks less to strength than to strategic impatience. Merely to secure access to critical minerals In November 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration boycotted the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted in Johannesburg on 22–23 November, declining to send official representation.  Soon thereafter, the United States confirmed it would host the 2026 G20 Summit on 14–15 December 2026 at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida, shaping the age...
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China and Africa strengthen ties with people-to-people exchanges, boosting Afro-China relations and cooperation
16Jan By News SANo Comments
Politics

China and Africa strengthen ties with people-to-people exchanges, boosting Afro-China relations and cooperation

By Thobile Jiwulane: China's Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, takes a photograph with the cultural groups that performed at the event. (Image: Xiang Sun/CNS) The relationship between Africa and the People's Republic of China has moved to a new level with a renewed commitment by the two sides to implement people-to-people exchanges that are bound to benefit their respective societies in various ways and further strengthen China-Africa friendships. This was the focus of the launch of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges held at the Chinese Embassy in Pretoria this week. The launch was attended by the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Wu Peng, and African diplomats, with a huge presence of the South African government representatives, inc...
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STRATEGIC PLAN: China embarks on a new journey towards its second centenary goal
7Nov By News SANo Comments
News

STRATEGIC PLAN: China embarks on a new journey towards its second centenary goal

By Qingjiang Pan: Chinese Consul-General Qingjiang Pan (in grey jacket in front) taking a family photo session with his honourable guests. (Image supplied) Remarks by Mr Qingjiang Pan, Chinese Consul General in Johannesburg, at the “China’s Development, Global Opportunities” Seminar on November 6, 2025. Distinguished guests and dear friends from the political circle, local government and legislature, business community, academia, social organisation and media, Good afternoon. Welcome to the Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg at the Seminar: “China’s Development, Global Opportunities”. The consulate hosts this themed seminar against the background of the successful convening of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communis...
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