The DRC and China's Sicomines: why future deals should be different: Copper was part of the deal between the DRC and the Chinese company Sicomines. ShutterstockIt was confidently billed at the time as the “deal of the century”. The Sino Congolaise des Mines (Sicomines) was the most significant Chinese investment project in Africa when it was agreed in 2007. The infrastructure … [Read more...] about The DRC and China’s Sicomines: why future deals should be different | The Conversation
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East Africa should intervene to defuse Rwanda-Uganda war of words | The Conversation
East Africa should intervene to defuse Rwanda-Uganda war of words: Presidents Paul Kagame (right) and Yoweri Museveni observe a minute of silence during a genocide memorial. EPA/Ricky GareThe verbal exchanges between presidents Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, between their ministers and between their media have been escalating. In the aftermath, borders … [Read more...] about East Africa should intervene to defuse Rwanda-Uganda war of words | The Conversation
SA News: 7 Interior designers who should be on your radar
7 Interior designers who should be on your radar: Dimba describes his most successful project as the Dukada side table/stool: “The product is a twist of the conventional African decorative items found in the marketplaces across South Africa ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Gigi Lamayne tells all: “The show isn’t about me. It’s about a young black girl in South Africa … [Read more...] about SA News: 7 Interior designers who should be on your radar
South Africa returns to UN Security Council: here’s the role it should play | The Conversation
South Africa returns to UN Security Council: here's the role it should play: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters, New York. EPA-EFE/Angela WeissSouth Africa’s foreign policy positions will be closely examined as it begins its third two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. Its two … [Read more...] about South Africa returns to UN Security Council: here’s the role it should play | The Conversation
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
South Africa should consider closing science councils that don't deliver: South Africa's research and development funding must be spent for public good. ShutterstockSouth Africa’s government has outlined a new set of policy objectives around science, technology and innovation. These are currently in draft form, and will soon appear in a new White Paper. The overall vision … [Read more...] about South Africa should consider closing science councils that don’t deliver | The Conversation
