‘Retaliation by black Africa of little effect’

Press, 6 April 1981, Page 6

‘Retaliation by black Africa of little effect’

PA Auckland Retaliation by an individual , black African State would not significantly affect New Zealand if the Springbok tour went ahead, said tire Ghanaian High Commissioner to Australia, Rea r-Admiral Chemogoh Dzang. However black Africa could influence other nations who could in turn use the tour as a point to lobby against New Zealand’s interests. he said. ,

The High Commissioner was in Auckland on a private visit and emphasised that his comments were being made as an individual. The Admiral, who has re-, tired from the Navy, will attend Africa: Week, designed to inform New Zealanders about the diverse nations and cultures in Africa. ,

When he was asked if black Africans would attend next year’s Commonwealth

Games in Brisbane if the South African tour went ahead. Admiral Dzang said: “I cannot speculate at all on’ it, particularly as the tour has not come off. There are too many unknown factors.”

The Ghanaian Government’s attitude against any sports contact with South Africa had "not changed.”

"Whatever New Zealand decided there is nothing anybody else can do. In the end it is their- better, judgment that will prevail.” Admiral Dzang -said'trade between black ; Africa and New Zealand Was limited and individually -??‘there is nothing any, African State can do to hurt you” in retaliation. '■ ■ He said New > Zealand! could improve relations and better understanding- of Africa by establishing, more diplomatic posts in, the area. Australia had : already established links in a.(“verydynamic manner.” ■■_