Towards China Inc? Assessing the implications for Africa

The combined economies of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong amount to US$1,437 trillion making ‘Greater China’ the fourth largest economy in the world.
Too Many Holes in the Hull – Currency auctions and other emergency measures fail to keep Zimbabwe’s economy afloat

Tanganda, the largest tea producer in Zimbabwe and one of the country’s most important exporters, had a pretty good crop last year. Despite low rains, it put Z$ 18 billion in profits on the books.
The Reality Behind the Rhetoric: The US, South Africa and Africa

“(South Africans) have done so much, in a few short years, to transform this country from an international pariah into an international leader.”
Southern African Scenarios 2015: Renaissance, Asymmetry or Decline and Decay

How can Southern African governments, policy planners, businesses, the donor community, aid agencies and NGOs improve their strategic decision-making for the coming decade? One vital tool for clearer analysis is the design of future scenarios.