China and Cuba sign Agreement to Install Photovoltaic Parks on the Island

Workers inspect the Benban solar park, f inanced and built by a Chinese company, in the desert of Aswan Province, Egypt, on 21 April. Photo: Xinhua

Authorities in China and Cuba have signed an investment agreement to jointly implement a renewable energy project. The initiative involves the installation of seven photovoltaic parks with a capacity of 5 megawatts each in six Cuban provinces. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. The corresponding document was signed by Chinese… Continue reading China and Cuba sign Agreement to Install Photovoltaic Parks on the Island

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Elias Motsoaledi Councillor Arrested for Extortion

The recently elected African National Congress (ANC) councillor for Ward 30 in the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of extortion and the illegal closure of a local mine. Yalda Matlabane Tobias Malope, who secured his position during the by-election held on December 11, 2024, was taken into custody by… Continue reading Elias Motsoaledi Councillor Arrested for Extortion

Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?

MATRIC RESULTS DEBATE: South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. The writer says while the tradition of publishing of matric results symbolizes transparency and accountability, it takes the psychological toll on learners.

South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability.  We live in a time when… Continue reading Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?

EXCLUSIVE: King Misuzulu’s Wife Files Court Papers To Interdict Marriage To Third Wife

Embattled Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is facing a fresh headache after one of his wives filed court papers to interdict his upcoming marriage to his third wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni of Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal.  The much anticipated royal marriage is billed for 24 and 26 January this year in Nongoma and Jozini respectively.  The… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: King Misuzulu’s Wife Files Court Papers To Interdict Marriage To Third Wife

India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai: Relations Between Two Countries Grow as BRICS Offers Huge Range of Opportunities to Cooperate

The Ambassador also said that Indian companies are closely following the progress of reforms in Ethiopia. Photo: ENA

Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai said Ethiopia’s comprehensive economic programme has the potential to make the country one of the leading players on the African continent.   “We feel that the way the reforms are going, Ethiopia can establish itself as a strong player in Africa because it has a large population, large… Continue reading India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai: Relations Between Two Countries Grow as BRICS Offers Huge Range of Opportunities to Cooperate

Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe Resigns From Ingonyama Trust Board Amid Power Struggle With Zulu King

RESIGNED: Inkosi Mabhudu Israel Tembe has resigned from the Ingonyama Trust Board amid a power struggle with King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. Photo: KZN DSAC

One of the six “suspended” members of the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has resigned from the entity with immediate effect. Inkosi Mabhudu Israel Tembe, the traditional leader of the Tembe clan In UMhlabuyalingana, resigned from the board on Thursday. In a letter dated 9 January 2025 sent to Mzwanele Nyhontso, the Minister For Rural Development… Continue reading Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe Resigns From Ingonyama Trust Board Amid Power Struggle With Zulu King

China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes

A view of Malawi’s parliament building in Lilongwe, Malawi (Photo: Parliament of Malawi)

A shortage of courtrooms has long been a challenge in Malawi, especially since more judges were hired to help to streamline the country’s judicial process. Yet, while the current judiciary is headquartered in the country’s second-largest city of Blantyre, due to a lack of work space; some sections of the judiciary are located elsewhere, such… Continue reading China-Assisted State-of-the-Art Judicial Complex Construction in Malawi to Speed Up Court Processes

Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS as Full Member

The Government of Brazil, as the current BRICS chair, officially announced that the Republic of Indonesia has become a full member of the BRICS group. The statement also noted that Indonesia’s candidature was endorsed by the group’s leaders back at the Johannesburg summit in August 2023. The Brazilian government has highlighted Indonesia’s potential to enhance… Continue reading Indonesia Officially Joins BRICS as Full Member

KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Flags Dannhauser Municipality For Appointing Ill-qualified Municipal Manager

FLAGGED: KwaZulu-Natal Natal Cogta MEC Revered Thulasizwe Buthelezi has flagged Lungelo Gcabashe’s appointment as Dannhauser Local Municipality Acting Municipal Manager. Photo: KZN DSAC

The troubled Dannhauser Local Municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal is in hot water after it appointed a less qualified official to act in the vacant position of municipal manager. The ANC-CFP-EFF coalition led municipality plucked Lungelo Gcabashe from her position as the director for technical services to hold the fort pending legal battles with suspended municipal… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Flags Dannhauser Municipality For Appointing Ill-qualified Municipal Manager

Wang Yi Says China to Provide Support for Namibia’s Modernization Drive

China is ready to work with Namibia to promote the implementation of the 10 partnership actions proposed at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit in Namibia, and provide support for Namibia to accelerate its modernization, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the… Continue reading Wang Yi Says China to Provide Support for Namibia’s Modernization Drive

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