The Japanese government is seeking to encourage its companies to think strategically and start to trade with and invest in Africa

Africa can take a leaf out of Japan’s book: power need not be a zero sum game; economic modernisation focused on diversification, domestication and indigenising modernity; to technologically catch up; and to never give up

South Africa is ranked 36 out of 138 countries that export goods, 40 of 138 countries that import goods and 19 of 138 countries trade balance. We have have managed to create a fine balance between protecting domestic labour while maintaining an international interface