Opinion pieces

2023

Matambo, Emmanuel. 2023. Janet Yellen’s African trip fans the flames of the ‘debt trap’ narrative. Mail & Guardian, 17 February.

Monyae, David. 2023. Republican resolution an ‘arrogant’ disregard for SA’s Sovereignty. The African, 6 March.

Monyae, David. 2023. Democracy Summit: Africa’s disdain for West’s ‘lecture on democracy’. The African, 20 March 2023.

Matambo, Emmanuel. 2023. Kamala Harris’ visit to Zambia. The Pan African Review, 11 April.

Ntlemo, Khensani. 2023. The Bleak Reality of Youth Unemployment in Post-Apartheid SA. Independent Online, 20 April.

Nkala Sizo. Expulsion of Israeli diplomat raises political temperature. 25 February 2023. Independent Online.

Nkala Sizo. South Africa emerges as favoured destination for political exiles. New Zimbabwe, 21 February 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Joint military exercises should be seen in context of tensions between major powers. Independent Online, 29 January 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Pan-African dream a mirage as conflicts, economic pain rule. Independent Online, 7 May 2023.

Monyae, David. African liberators shirk their responsibility to serve. The African, 12 May 2023.

Nkala Sizo. AU’s failure opened door to non-African peace mediators. The African, 21 May 2023.

Nkala Sizo. BRICS now the voice for South-South co-operation. Independent Online, 19 March 2023.

Nkala Sizo. BRICS expansion will accelerate creation of a new world order. Independent Online, 11 June 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Powerhouses Nigeria and SA shape the economy of continent. Independent Online, 4 June 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Rise in military power grabs retards Africa’s democracy project. Independent Online, 16 April 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Leaders’ priorities misplaced when ‘continent is burning’. Independent Online, 28 May 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Pan-Africanism spirit remains elusive in North Africa. Independent Online, 9 April 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Rwanda’s contradictory relationship with Western powers. The African, 2 April 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Sudan fighting likely to destabilise region reeling from conflicts in Ethiopia, South Sudan. The African, 24 April 2023.

Nkala, Sizo. Free trade area in danger of being a ‘paper tiger’. The African, 30 April 2023.

Monyae, David. Forging Palestine-Israel peace without America. The African, 20 April 2023.

Nkala Sizo. Voter apathy a key factor in disputed elections outcome. Independent Online, 5 March 2023.

Monyae, David. BRICS stands tall as new world order emerges. The African, 9 May 2023.

2022

Charles Matseke and Koffi Kouakou. Russian roulette in Mali. Independent Media, 4 February 2022.

David Monyae. Africa must be more proactive in its relationship with China. Business Day Live, 6 December 2021.

David Monyae. China’s prosperity vision offers Africa a new growth platform. Independent Media, 5 February 2022.

David Monyae. Digital currencies can yield major dividends for Africa. Sunday Times, 6 February 2022.

David Monyae. No place for great power games. China Daily, 24 February 2022.

Sizo Nkala. EU-Africa Summit and its implications for China-Africa relations. Business Day, 28 February 2022.

David Monyae. The war in Ukraine will have more of an impact on Africa than you think. Sunday Times, 20 March 2022.

David Monyae. Nourishing partnership. China Daily, 21 March 2022.

Emmanuel Matambo, Obituary: Rupiah Banda. Mail & Guardian. 22 March 2022.

Koffi Kouakou, Ukraine Russia: Selective compassion fuels racism. Independent Media, 25 March 2022.

Charles Matseke and Koffi Kouakou. Implications of the presidential elections for Africa. Independent Media. 10 April 2022.

David Monyae and Sizo Nkala. AU-EU Collaboration is a positive step to protect African digital sovereignty. Daily Maverick. 6 May 2022.

Emmanuel Matambo. Early Hurdles for Zambia’s Daunting Fight against Corruption. Pan Africa Review. 23 May 2022.

Koffi Kouakou. Celebrating Africa Day is worth it. Independent Media (IOL). 25 May 2022.

Quincy Kholonyane and David Monyae. Marcos victory a test for the US. Independent Media (IOL). 28 May 2022.

Emmanuel Matambo. Does Ramaphosa have what it takes to fight xenophobia? Pan African Review, 12 June 2022.

Monyae, D and Hinshaw, J. Guns central to my myth of the US being a tough, frontier nation.  Independent Media (IOL). 12 June 2022.

Monyae, D and Eyita-Okon, E. Road to COP27: Host Egypt faces challenges due to global tensions. Independent Media (IOL).19 June 2022.

Monyae, David and Zhu Ming. China-Africa Co-operation in Space Technology. Independent Media (IOL). 3 July 2022

Nkala, Sizo and Maswabi, Goitseone. How Africa can Achieve Data Sovereignty. The African. 12 July 2022.

Monyae, David. Universal Suffrage would give the PAP the legitimacy it so desperately needs. The African. 19 July 2022. .

Kouakou, Koffi. Decolonising the South African Passport. The African. 20 July 2022.

Monyae, David. Eduardo dos Santos: Kingpin of Angola’s Political Elite. The African. 22 July 2022.

Nkala, Sizo. The long, traumatic road on Chile’s journey to freedom. Independent Media (IOL). 31 July 2022.

Monyae, David. Data Sovereignty and African integration: The time is now. The African. 12 August 2022.

Nkala, Sizo. Russia remains strategically important for the continent. Independent Media (IOL). 15 August 2022.

Nkala, Sizo. Blinken visit: US’ new African policy is old wine in a new bottle. The African. 18 August 2022.

Monyae, David. Japan walks the talk in building relations with Africa. The African. 26 August 2022.

Nkala, Sizo. US military adventures jeopardising global security. Independent Media (IOL). 14 September 2022.

Monyae, David. SA’s tough balancing act amid soaring global tensions. The African. 16 September 2022.

Monyae, David. BRICS claims stake of global economy influence. The African. 23 September 2022.

Monyae, David. Remaining clear-eyed. China Daily. 23 September 2022.

Nkala, Sizo. Ruto administration statements carry significant weight. Independent Media (IOL). 24 September 2022.

2021

Charles Matseke. Land reform in South Africa. Peer-reviewed article. The Thinker, Vol 88 No 3, September 2021.

David Monyae. The challenges ahead for Hakainde Hichilema after his 15-year quest for the Zambian presidency. Daily Maverick, 30 August 2021.

Charles Matseke and Koffi KouaKou. Rwandan troops for African solutions in Mozambique. IOL News, 14 August 2021.

Emmanuel Matambo and David Monyae. Reflections on Kenneth Kaunda’s life, and politicisation of his funeral. New Zimbabwe, 7 July 2021.

David Monyae. The Communist Party of China – China-Africa Relations. CGTN, 2 July 2021.

David Monyae and Emmanuel Matambo. Kenneth Kaunda was one of Africa’s foremost post-colonial pioneers who put bigger interests ahead of personal ambition. Daily Maverick, 30 June 2021.

David Monyae. Namibia: Beware the new scramble for Africa under the guise of reparations for colonial atrocities. Daily Maverick, 7 June 2021.

David Monyae and Emmanuel Matambo. BRICS building blocks look shaky as fragmented Covid-19 response undermines foundations of solidarity. Daily Maverick, 13 May 2021.