Domestic demand, which encompasses both consumption and investment, is a crucial engine for economic growth, linking the economy with societal well-being. As the effects of the country’s supportive policies continued to filter through, China saw a noticeable pickup in consumption growth and a stable increase in fixed-asset investment in October, noted guest speakers who joined… Continue reading Factbox: Expanded Domestic Demand Underscores China’s Economic Vitality, Potential
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Zimbabwe’s Sugarcane Sector Adopts Climate Resilience To Boost Yields Amid Challenges
Zimbabwe’s sugarcane industry is embracing climate adaptation strategies to safeguard yields and expand production, aiming for a 100,000 metric tonne increase by 2030. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Zimbabweans aim to raise sugarcane deliveries to mills from 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes by implementing climate-smart practices. New farmers are also… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s Sugarcane Sector Adopts Climate Resilience To Boost Yields Amid Challenges
China Stimulates Domestic Demand To Strengthen Economic Upturn
As China navigates a complex global economic landscape, it seeks to stimulate domestic demand to tackle both immediate and long-term challenges. China’s policy for invigorating consumer spending and investment has produced results, according to guest speakers who joined the ninth episode of the China Economic Roundtable hosted by Xinhua News Agency, which was broadcast on… Continue reading China Stimulates Domestic Demand To Strengthen Economic Upturn
KwaZulu-Natal Government DG Loses Application To Have Separate Trial In Mhlathuze Corruption Case
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government Director-General has suffered another legal blow after the Durban High Court dismissed her application to have her trial separated from the rest in the Mhlathuze Water Board corruption case. The controversial Dr Nonhlanhla Mkhize wanted to have her case speeded up, citing prejudice if tried later with the other 16 accused… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal Government DG Loses Application To Have Separate Trial In Mhlathuze Corruption Case
Professor Puleng LenkaBula Re-appointed Unisa Principal And Vice-Chancellor For Second Term
The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reappointed Professor Puleng LenkaBula as Principal and Vice-Chancellor for a second term. This decision was announced by the University’s council during a meeting on Monday, December 09, 2024. Professor LenkaBula, the first woman to hold this position in Unisa’s 151-year history, began her first term on January 01,… Continue reading Professor Puleng LenkaBula Re-appointed Unisa Principal And Vice-Chancellor For Second Term
MK Party Members Told To Choose One Position
The new national organiser of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has begun cracking the whip on members who are holding several positions. Joe Ndhlela has written to all party members and told them to relinquish some of the positions and stick to one. In a letter dated 07 December 2024, Ndhlela reminded members that the… Continue reading MK Party Members Told To Choose One Position
Thabazimbi’s Future Uncertain After By-Elections Produce Another Hung Municipality
The future of the Thabazimbi Local Municipality in Limpopo looks uncertain again after the by-elections failed to produce an outright winner. Even though the African National Congress (ANC) won the majority of the votes in the December 4 by-elections, it will need the help of the Economic Freedom Fighters or Democratic Alliance (DA) to govern… Continue reading Thabazimbi’s Future Uncertain After By-Elections Produce Another Hung Municipality
Wits, UFS Universities Return R800 Million In Unallocated Funds To NSFAS
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed two prominent South African universities’ payment of R800 million back to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of the Free State (UFS) paid the NSFAS R450 million and R438 million, respectively, following an investigation by the SIU. Kaizer Kganyago,… Continue reading Wits, UFS Universities Return R800 Million In Unallocated Funds To NSFAS
KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Intervenes To Bring Order To The Chaotic Dannhauser Municipality
The MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) in KwaZulu-Natal has finally intervened to stop the ongoing instability at Dannhauser, a local municipality in the north of the province run by a coalition of the ANC, EFF and the Community Freedom Party. Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi has since deployed Madoda Khathide, the deputy director general… Continue reading KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA MEC Intervenes To Bring Order To The Chaotic Dannhauser Municipality
The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Represents The Common Resolve Of China And Africa To Further South-South Cooperation
The collective rise of the Global South and the burgeoning cooperation among developing countries are bringing about fundamental transformations in the global governance system. Establishing a fair and reasonable governance system and deepening South-South cooperation is the common vision of China and Africa and a global trend. The Dar es Salaam Consensus, released during the… Continue reading The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Represents The Common Resolve Of China And Africa To Further South-South Cooperation