The Newcastle local municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has allayed fears that its tap water is unsafe to drink, saying the two circulating voice notes are spreading misinformation. The assurance comes as late yesterday two different voice notes started doing rounds claiming that the Chelmsford-Ntshingwayo dam which supplies most areas in the Amajuba district has been poisoned.… Continue reading Newcastle Allays Fears of Dam Poisoning, Says Tap Water Safe To Drink
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Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project
An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing. As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local… Continue reading Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project
Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
Caleb Munyao, a 48-year-old middle-scale farmer from Kenya’s eastern region, understands the importance of water better than most. On his 13-hectare farm, where he grows maize, yellow beans, and mangoes, every drop of water is precious. Kenya, like many countries in Africa, faces significant challenges in managing its water resources. The country’s water scarcity issues… Continue reading Chinese Companies Assist In Kenya’s Water Recycling Efforts To Mitigate Water Scarcity
ActionSA Wants Public Protector To Investigate Former Senior Member in Newcastle
The national chairperson of ActionSA, Micheal Beaumont has written to the Public Protector asking her office to probe its former senior member in Newcastle local municipality in northern KwaZulu-Natal for possible abuse of power. Beaumont’s request came after almost a week the Herman Mashaba led party fired Faizel Cassim as its member and chief whip… Continue reading ActionSA Wants Public Protector To Investigate Former Senior Member in Newcastle
KwaMashu Residents Want Foreign Nationals Out Within 21 Days
Angry residents of KwaMashu township in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal have flipped the script, saying the 21 days the government gave them to register their spaza shops is the same period within which foreign nationals must leave the country. The residents said this earlier on Thursday, November 21, during a march across the township against foreign… Continue reading KwaMashu Residents Want Foreign Nationals Out Within 21 Days
Zimbabwean Medical Practitioners Find Traditional Chinese Medicine Cost-effective For Treatment Of Ailments
When Tom Dambudzo was bedridden due to ill health in his rural village, taking painkillers was the only option for him to relieve pain. “I couldn’t walk properly when I had severe backache for six months and my dependence on anaesthetic drugs was quite stressful,” Dambudzo told ChinAfrica. Dambudzo’s decision to relocate from his rural… Continue reading Zimbabwean Medical Practitioners Find Traditional Chinese Medicine Cost-effective For Treatment Of Ailments
First Zero-Carbon Data Centre In Qinghai Exemplifies Role Of The Region In Meeting Demands Of Energy-Intensive Data Storage
Digital avatars have become a standard feature on e-commerce platforms. As virtual hosts, they emulate human behaviour, broadcast live programmes without interruption, and present “Made in China” products to foreign consumers, thanks to their proficiency in multiple languages. The impressive efficiency of these digital avatars is made possible by the colossal computing power that enables… Continue reading First Zero-Carbon Data Centre In Qinghai Exemplifies Role Of The Region In Meeting Demands Of Energy-Intensive Data Storage
Phosa Reveals Zuma Wanted To Challenge 2018 Removal From Power In Court
Former ANC Treasurer-General Dr Mathews Phosa has shared some intricate details regarding the events leading to Jacob Zuma’s recall as president in February 2018. Phosa said Zuma was so aggrieved by the ANC’s decision to recall him that he wanted to challenge the vote of no confidence against him in court. Phosa revealed the mooted court… Continue reading Phosa Reveals Zuma Wanted To Challenge 2018 Removal From Power In Court
The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals
In the view of Vertu Ikombo Otoka, life in the Republic of the Congo has transformed greatly since the completion of the No.1 National Highway. Born in Brazzaville, the country’s capital, he has witnessed firsthand the significant impact of this highway on the nation’s economic development, particularly in the rural regions it connects. “When I… Continue reading The Construction Of No.1 National Highway In The Republic Of Congo Has Created Enormous Opportunities For Locals
Majority of Expired Food Stuff Uncovered In Durban Originated From Nigeria, India
The majority of the expired foodstuff uncovered in the two warehouses in Durban originated from either Nigeria in West Africa and India, in Asia, police said. Some of the goods had no expiry dates while others had clear expiry dates which had long passed. The factories were uncovered after an intelligence driven operation carried out… Continue reading Majority of Expired Food Stuff Uncovered In Durban Originated From Nigeria, India