As an African, I would love to see the continent on which I live prosper. I live in South Africa and, yes, our country is the most developed in Africa, but we're still an African country, and that means massive amounts of corruption, broken infrastructure, crime, and a life less ordinary.

But it's my home, and I have no intention of leaving.

In our weekly UK Column banter, Mike, Charles, and I chatted about why it's a good idea for people to learn more about Africa, and why Chinese investment is superior to Western investment — which we're already seeing.