H.E. Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho on strengthening Brazil-Zimbabwe relations through trade, education and culture
The Diplomat Couch sat down with H.E. Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho Junior, Ambassador of Brazil to Zimbabwe, to discuss the longstanding…
Africa’s creative economy: Turning cultural influence into economic power
SAMANTHA MADE Africa’s music and creative industries are increasingly shaping global culture, but a fundamental question remains: is the continent…
Why Africa must move from selling products to building powerful brands
SAMANTHA MADE When people buy a product, they are not only paying for what it…
The province that rivals nations
Gauteng occupies a fraction of South Africa's land mass, yet its economy rivals that of…
Built to last: The Ethiopian Airlines story
TAURAI MHAKA AND MICHAEL MASRIE Eighty years ago, a small aircraft carrying mail, cargo and…
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Why Africa must move from selling products to building powerful brands
SAMANTHA MADE When people buy a product, they are not only paying for what it…
A homecoming measured in hope, not numbers
At Beitbridge, every bus carries more than passengers. It carries families searching for a fresh…
Beijing makes its case for a more equitable global order
TAURAI MHAKA Beijing's new white paper outlines a case for a more representative international order,…
Washington puts trade at the centre of its Africa strategy
TAURAI MHAKA Trade, investment and strategic partnerships are emerging as the defining pillars of Washington's…
Work, dignity, opportunity
Philile Masuku on youth unemployment, informality and the future of work in Zimbabwe The Diplomat…
A world pulling back: Why developing countries face a perfect storm of debt, declining aid and shrinking investment
TAURAI MHAKA A decade ago, the world rallied behind an ambitious promise: end extreme poverty,…