Russian Scientists Discover New Rare-Earth-Rich Mineral With Technological Potential
The mineral could open up new possibilities for the development of materials using “soft chemistry”READ MORE
South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis is a National Emergency
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is no longer simply a cyclical labour market problem. It is a structural economic challenge that requires a coordinated and sustained…
Surprising China | Why Young Chinese Are Drawn to “NPC Interactions”?
Non-player character (NPC) interactions are wildly popular among young visitors across China. Step away from routine check-in tourism and act alongside these performers — you’ll…
Reiger Park Cop Killings: 23 Year Old Accused Appears in Court, Returns August 25
A 23-year-old man accused of being behind the deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two Gauteng police officers and two women in Reiger Park,…
Egypt Expects to Attract High-Quality Investment from India into Industry and Exports
The country’s authorities are counting on expanding manufacturing cooperation with Indian businesses Egypt is keen to attract long-term investment from India into its industrial sector,…
Xiplomacy: From Promise to Progress
BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — On a crisp autumn day in Beijing, a clear blue sky stretched above the Chinese capital as world leaders gathered…
IPID Investigator Len John Drops Bombshells on Alleged KZN Police Hit Squads
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Deputy Director for Investigations Len John has made explosive allegations before the Madlanga Commission, claiming that a KwaZulu-Natal police cash-in-transit…
Iran Links Agricultural and Water Data Systems to Improve Resource Use
The initiative will connect information on water resources, farmers and cropping patterns to support more efficient water management Iran is preparing to connect agricultural production…
Women Are Missing in SA Research: What is the Fix?
This Women’s Month, I want to share some thoughts on South African Women in research. Since 1994, we have seen a growing number of girls…
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Durban Human Trafficking Case: Accused Faces Nine Charges, Bail Hearing Set for August 25
The National Prosecuting Authority says three complainants were allegedly brought to KwaZulu-Natal under false pretences of employment before being held against their will for sexual exploitation.
A 65-year-old Durban businessman appeared in the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday facing multiple charges arising from the alleged trafficking and exploitation of the women.
KwaZulu-Natal NPA regional spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said the allegations relate to an incident between February and March 2022.
“The charges emanate fromREAD MORE
Russian Scientists Discover New Rare-Earth-Rich Mineral With Technological Potential
The mineral could open up new possibilities for the development of materials using “soft chemistry” techniques
Researchers from Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU), a partner of TV BRICS, the Kola Science Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the A. E. Fersman Mineralogical Museum have discovered a new mineral on the Kola Peninsula, provisionally named Kola Ashcroftine. This was reported on the university’s website.
The discovery was made in the Khibiny alkaline massif,READ MORE
South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis is a National Emergency
South Africa’s unemployment crisis is no longer simply a cyclical labour market problem. It is a structural economic challenge that requires a coordinated and sustained policy response. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms the severity of the situation. In the second quarter of 2026, the official unemployment rate increased to 33.6%, up by 0.9 percentage points from the previous quarter. The number of unemployed people increased by 345,000 to 8.481 million. The expanded unemployment rate, which includes discouragedREAD MORE
Surprising China | Why Young Chinese Are Drawn to “NPC Interactions”?
Non-player character (NPC) interactions are wildly popular among young visitors across China. Step away from routine check-in tourism and act alongside these performers — you’ll enjoy a deeply immersive travel experience.
African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Reiger Park Cop Killings: 23 Year Old Accused Appears in Court, Returns August 25
A 23-year-old man accused of being behind the deadly shooting that claimed the lives of two Gauteng police officers and two women in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, has appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court facing nine charges.
Reagan Cheslin Collis made his first court appearance following his arrest in connection with the shooting last Friday.
The State intends opposing bail when Collis returns to court on August 25.
According to Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale, investigators believe theREAD MORE
Egypt Expects to Attract High-Quality Investment from India into Industry and Exports
The country’s authorities are counting on expanding manufacturing cooperation with Indian businesses
Egypt is keen to attract long-term investment from India into its industrial sector, which will help to develop manufacturing, boost exports and create jobs. This was stated by Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh. He spoke at a meeting with representatives of Indian business during a visit to India to attend the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur, reports READ MORE
Xiplomacy: From Promise to Progress
BEIJING, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) — On a crisp autumn day in Beijing, a clear blue sky stretched above the Chinese capital as world leaders gathered for the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
The azure skies of Beijing soon became known as “APEC blue,” though some viewed the phenomenon as a fleeting moment confined to the summit period.
At the welcoming banquet, Chinese President Xi Jinping directly addressed such doubts, expressing his hope and determinationREAD MORE
IPID Investigator Len John Drops Bombshells on Alleged KZN Police Hit Squads
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Deputy Director for Investigations Len John has made explosive allegations before the Madlanga Commission, claiming that a KwaZulu-Natal police cash-in-transit task team may have been infiltrated and used in killings linked to gang and drug turf wars.
John, who is based in KwaZulu-Natal, told the commission on Wednesday that IPID was investigating a number of shootings involving members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Cash in Transit (CIT) TaskREAD MORE
Iran Links Agricultural and Water Data Systems to Improve Resource Use
The initiative will connect information on water resources, farmers and cropping patterns to support more efficient water management
Iran is preparing to connect agricultural production and cropping pattern systems with water resource databases to improve water use and determine consumption volumes for individual farmers, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This was reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.
The first stage will involve linking the system of the Ministry of Energy,READ MORE
Women Are Missing in SA Research: What is the Fix?
This Women’s Month, I want to share some thoughts on South African Women in research. Since 1994, we have seen a growing number of girls and women leaving primary schooling with Grade 12 and entering the higher education sector. These numbers continue to overtake those of boys and men. Whilst the declining number of boys is concerning, the number of women in education is heartwarming.
However, when looking at women in higher education leadership, the numbers remain concerning.READ MORE