King Misuzulu’s Nemesis Prince Mbonisi Loses His KwaZulu Government Job For The Second Time

PUSHBACK: Prince Mbonisi has unleashed lawyers on the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs over his sacking in a bid to get his job back. Photo: Sihle Mavuso/African Times.

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in KwaZulu-Natal has fired a senior Zulu royal prince for alleged absenteeism. Prince Mbonisi Zulu was fired through a letter dated 9 December 2024.  He worked as a researcher in the anthropology division tasked with resolving chieftaincy disputes in the province.  “It has been noted that… Continue reading King Misuzulu’s Nemesis Prince Mbonisi Loses His KwaZulu Government Job For The Second Time

MK Party Goes to Msunduzi By-Elections Divided After Electoral Court Ruling

DIVIDED: The MK Party in Msunduzi is divided over by-election candidates. Photo: MK Party

The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party is contesting another litmus test by-election in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday torn apart by two provincial factions. This is after yesterday the Electoral Court upheld the registration of Sthabiso Nkabinde as the party’s candidate for ward 2 by-election in Msunduzi (Pietermaritzburg) in the province’s Midlands where the party performed well during… Continue reading MK Party Goes to Msunduzi By-Elections Divided After Electoral Court Ruling

Saudi Arabia Launches International Water Research Centre To Address Global Issues

Saudi Arabia has announced the establishment of a pioneering international water research centre, designed to tackle critical global water challenges. Unveiled during Sustainability Innovation Week at the UNCCD COP16 conference, the initiative was introduced under the patronage of Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley, the Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture. This is reported by Saudi Press Agency… Continue reading Saudi Arabia Launches International Water Research Centre To Address Global Issues

A Man Who Brutally Killed His Girlfriend and Posted Her Bloodied Pictures on Social Media Has History of Unusual Behavior – Colleagues

The KwaZulu-Natal teacher who shocked the country when he allegedly killed his wife-to-be and recorded a live social media video boasting about the tragic incident has a history of “unusual behaviour”, his colleagues have revealed. Sbusiso Lawrence Nkaba, a teacher at Ziphozethu Primary School in KwaDukuza just outside Durban, posted the body of his bruised… Continue reading A Man Who Brutally Killed His Girlfriend and Posted Her Bloodied Pictures on Social Media Has History of Unusual Behavior – Colleagues

China Heralds a New Era of Aquatic Abundance in Yaoundé

The unveiling ceremony of the plaque of the Batchenga Pumping Station. Photo: Courtesy

Access to drinking water has significantly improved for the residents of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, and the surrounding areas, thanks to the inauguration of the Drinking Water Supply Project for Yaoundé and Its Surroundings from the Sanaga River (PAEPYS) on 20 August. The project draws water from the Sanaga River and treats it at… Continue reading China Heralds a New Era of Aquatic Abundance in Yaoundé

Brazil Sets New Records For Wind Power Generation In Favour Of Renewable Energy Transition

Photo taken on 18 August 2023 shows wind power generators in Zhangjiakou, north China’s Hebei Province. Photo: Xinhua

Brazil has achieved remarkable milestones in wind energy production, setting two consecutive records. The country recorded a peak hourly average generation of 23,699 MW, followed by a daily average record of 18,976 MW the next day.  These figures, released by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, underscore wind energy’s growing prominence in Brazil’s energy mix.… Continue reading Brazil Sets New Records For Wind Power Generation In Favour Of Renewable Energy Transition

FEATURE: Mapungubwe Festival – Celebrating Culture, Heritage, and Economic Growth in Limpopo

BEATING THE DRUM OF JOY: An artist elates the crowd with his majestic performance at the Mapungubwe Arts Festival in Polokwane, Limpopo. (Photo: Tanyaradzwa Ntuli)

Polokwane, Limpopo – The annual Mapungubwe Festival is one of Limpopo’s most significant cultural events, drawing thousands of visitors from all walks of life to celebrate the province’s rich heritage and diverse cultural history. The Mapungubwe Arts Festival on Saturday, December 14, was an unforgettable experience, packed with energy and vibrant performances. This year marks… Continue reading FEATURE: Mapungubwe Festival – Celebrating Culture, Heritage, and Economic Growth in Limpopo

Unisa Launches Academic Integrity Course

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is set to introduce a compulsory academic integrity course for all students beginning in the 2025 academic year. The academic integrity course is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate their studies ethically and responsibly. Key topics include the principles of academic integrity, academic… Continue reading Unisa Launches Academic Integrity Course

Lights, Camera, Inclusion: The Rural Inclusion and Sustainability Film Festival Inspires Change

Drakensberg, South Africa – The rolling hills of Bonjaneni served as the backdrop for the third annual Rural Inclusion and Sustainability Film Festival (RISFF), a celebration of creativity and community empowerment. Over November 29-30, villagers gathered to explore themes of sustainability, conservation, and economic inclusion through the lens of film. This year’s festival at Emazizini… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Inclusion: The Rural Inclusion and Sustainability Film Festival Inspires Change

Zuma – Colonialists Used Coup D’etats To Claw Back Freed African Countries

The leader of the MK Party, former President Jacob Zuma, has narrated how colonialists used coup d’etat and rebels to claw back African countries that got independence and could not be controlled. Zuma says the colonialists funded rebels to stage a coup d’etat and install governments that listened to them and implemented their agenda.  South… Continue reading Zuma – Colonialists Used Coup D’etats To Claw Back Freed African Countries

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