Namibia’s Cost of Saying No to Washington
The United States has long framed its foreign policy as a defence of democratic valuesREAD MORE
Poster | Quotable Quotes: Xi Jinping on Family and Country
Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday when families gather to celebrate. Under the full moon, people…
Limpopo Businessman Fined After Intimidation, Protection Order Conviction
A prominent Giyani businessman has been fined R25 000 after being convicted of intimidating a woman and violating a protection order issued against him. Howard…
Why People-to-People Exchanges Matter to China-U.S. Ties
Why do people-to-people exchanges matter between the world’s two largest economies? How can grassroots connections strengthen China-U.S. ties? Hear what Americans have to say. #China…
‘When Is Silence Complicity?’ Santos to Deliver 24th Mandela Annual Lecture
Former Colombian president and 2016 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos is set to bring a difficult question about conflict, human rights and global…
China & U.S.: When “Separate Courses” Meet at the “Same Meeting Points”
When China and the U.S., two “separate courses”, meet at the “same meeting points”, we reflect on keywords such as “connections” and “steadiness” with a…
Egypt Wins African AirBadminton Team Relay Title For Second Consecutive Year
National team retains its continental championship in Uganda after an unbeaten run through the 2026 tournament Egypt has retained the African AirBadminton Team Relay title…
‘Cut-and-Paste’ Report Leaves MPs Furious, Public Works Faces Grilling
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has come under fire for allegedly serving Parliament a “cut-and-paste” performance report, with MPs accusing the department of…
Brazilian Scientist Identifies Eight Exoplanets as Potential Candidates for Hosting Life
The planet most similar to Earth has 98 per cent similarity to our world Brazilian researcher Fabio Calabria Evangelista da Silva has identified eight exoplanets outside the…
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Xi Kicks Off Highly Anticipated U.S. Visit in Grand Welcome
* China and the United States should work in the same direction and promote a stable relationship featuring cooperation as the mainstay, moderate competition, manageable differences and promises of peace, Xi said in a written speech upon his arrival.
* Xi said he looks forward to having in-depth exchanges with Trump on major issues concerning bilateral relations and the world situation, constantly enriching the constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, and expanding the space for exchanges and cooperationREAD MORE
Namibia’s Cost of Saying No to Washington
The United States has long framed its foreign policy as a defence of democratic values and human rights, but the reality is more transactional and considerably less principled than it presents itself, and its effects are felt directly on Namibia’s economy, its citizens and its institutions. It has become increasingly punitive, targeting those who exercise independent judgment with visa bans, aid cuts and economic pressure, while nations that align with American interests are rewarded. For Namibia, this foreign policyREAD MORE
Poster | Quotable Quotes: Xi Jinping on Family and Country
Friday marks the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday when families gather to celebrate.
Under the full moon, people share mooncakes and savour the joy of reunion. The moon goddess Chang’e, the Jade Rabbit, the osmanthus tree and glowing lanterns are among the timeless symbols of the festival.
In Chinese culture, love for one’s family is closely tied to a sense of responsibility for the country. President Xi Jinping has oftenREAD MORE
Limpopo Businessman Fined After Intimidation, Protection Order Conviction
A prominent Giyani businessman has been fined R25 000 after being convicted of intimidating a woman and violating a protection order issued against him.
Howard Alex Mashaba, 45, was convicted on two counts following an investigation by the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit.
Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the case stems from an incident on 4 July 2024, when Mashaba allegedly went to a woman’s residence in Giyani and ordered her to vacate the property,READ MORE
Why People-to-People Exchanges Matter to China-U.S. Ties
Why do people-to-people exchanges matter between the world’s two largest economies? How can grassroots connections strengthen China-U.S. ties? Hear what Americans have to say. #China #US #CulturalExchange
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‘When Is Silence Complicity?’ Santos to Deliver 24th Mandela Annual Lecture
Former Colombian president and 2016 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos is set to bring a difficult question about conflict, human rights and global responsibility to Cape Town when he delivers the 24th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture in November.
Santos, who served as Colombia’s president from 2010 to 2018, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the lecture, which will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026, as part of the One Young World Summit.
China & U.S.: When “Separate Courses” Meet at the “Same Meeting Points”
When China and the U.S., two “separate courses”, meet at the “same meeting points”, we reflect on keywords such as “connections” and “steadiness” with a review of our shared responsibilities and expectations for future.
What’s your keyword for China-U.S. relations?
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African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Egypt Wins African AirBadminton Team Relay Title For Second Consecutive Year
National team retains its continental championship in Uganda after an unbeaten run through the 2026 tournament
Egypt has retained the African AirBadminton Team Relay title for the second consecutive year after winning the continental championship held in Uganda, as reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner.
The Egyptian national team completed a successful campaign through the group stage, semi-final and final to defend the title it first secured inREAD MORE
‘Cut-and-Paste’ Report Leaves MPs Furious, Public Works Faces Grilling
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has come under fire for allegedly serving Parliament a “cut-and-paste” performance report, with MPs accusing the department of recycling the same excuses for missed targets instead of showing what has been done to fix them.
The department’s first-quarter performance report for the 2026/27 financial year was rejected by the Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure on Wednesday after members found that it largely repeated explanations contained in its previous quarterlyREAD MORE
Brazilian Scientist Identifies Eight Exoplanets as Potential Candidates for Hosting Life
The planet most similar to Earth has 98 per cent similarity to our world
Brazilian researcher Fabio Calabria Evangelista da Silva has identified eight exoplanets outside the Solar System that may have liquid water. The scientist analysed data from more than 6,000 exoplanets, studying their radius, density and distance from the star they orbit. From this dataset, he selected planets that are similar to Earth in terms of radius and density and are also located within the habitable zone. ThisREAD MORE