Tanzania is looking to establish stronger relations with South Africa, while obtaining a loan from BRICS. President Jacob Zuma met with President John Magufuli in a state visit to discuss economic and political matters of concern. A number of agreements were signed and a Binational Commission established. Both presidents will become chairs. Tanzania wants investment, but South Africa has shown it has financial problem of its own. These two countries are encouraging private sector investments, but fail to see the importance of of the public sector. If both countries want to see the advancement of their peoples social policies such as education, healthcare, and jobs should be top priority. These countries have a legacy of socialism as represented by the ANC and Chama Cha Mapindauzi. However, they have adopted centre-left politics and adopted neoliberal capitalist practice as a path way to development. This will not work given the present circumstances. The solution has to be a new model of thought specifically designed to solve African problems. The positive element about this is that African countries are collaborating, which means a stronger continent as a whole.
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