BRICS Bank To Finance Its Members’ Projects In Local Currencies

This was announced by the president of the bank Dilma Rousseff. Photo: Roberto Stuckert / Brasil 247

The New BRICS Development Bank (NDB) is set to launch payments in local currencies to invest in the private sector of the economies of the grouping’s member states, according to a statement by the financial institution’s president Dilma Rousseff. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The NDB director identified three main… Continue reading BRICS Bank To Finance Its Members’ Projects In Local Currencies

China Through My Camera Programme Provides Namibian Influencer A Chance To Get A Multidimensional View Of The Country

Participants of the China Through My Camera programme take a selfie with kids at the Forbidden City in Beijing, capital of China, on 2 July. Photo: ChinAfrica

After graduating in Beijing in 2020 during the tumultuous period of COVID-19, I didn’t think that I would be able to return to China anytime soon. The pandemic had disrupted lives globally, and like many international students, I was not sure if I would be able to ever set foot in China again. Travel restrictions… Continue reading China Through My Camera Programme Provides Namibian Influencer A Chance To Get A Multidimensional View Of The Country

Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov: Leaders From 24 Countries Confirm Their Participation In BRICS Summit

Representatives of 32 countries will come to the BRICS summit, 24 delegations will be headed by the leaders of states. Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said this at a briefing on the upcoming event in Kazan on 10 October, adding that the numbers could increase. Ushakov also noted that nine BRICS leaders will attend the… Continue reading Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov: Leaders From 24 Countries Confirm Their Participation In BRICS Summit

Business Forum Slams Limpopo MEC Ernest Rachoene For Appealing RAL Court Order

The Forum of Limpopo Entrepreneurs (Fole) has slammed Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure MEC Ernest Rachoene’s decision to appeal a high court order reinstating Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO Gabriel Maluleke and the agency’s board.  Siviko Mabunda, a Fole secretary, said the move proved that Rachoene and Premier Phophi Ramathuba wanted to “milk RAL through… Continue reading Business Forum Slams Limpopo MEC Ernest Rachoene For Appealing RAL Court Order

Global Media Summit Eyeing Innovation, Unity On Course Toward Building Shared Future For Humanity

A participant tries VR at the venue of the opening ceremony of the 6th World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 14, 2024. (Xinhua/Liu Mengqi)

As the sixth World Media Summit (WMS) unfolds, media professionals from around the globe are engaged in dynamic discussions, offering insights into emerging opportunities, tackling pressing challenges, and exploring new avenues for collaboration. With a focus on innovation and unity, this summit is more than just an occasion of comparing notes among global media professionals,… Continue reading Global Media Summit Eyeing Innovation, Unity On Course Toward Building Shared Future For Humanity

China Focus: Modern, Open, Vibrant – Xinjiang In Eyes Of World Media Professionals

Attendees of the 6th World Media Summit visit a village in Turpan, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2024. The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

Among the foreign visitors at the Turpan Museum in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Moriyasu Chikazawa listened attentively while frequently capturing photos of the exhibits. “My knowledge of Turpan was a small desert town with many vineyards. But I saw a city with many beautiful residence buildings and photovoltaic industry here,” said Chikazawa, managing… Continue reading China Focus: Modern, Open, Vibrant – Xinjiang In Eyes Of World Media Professionals

Foreign Journalist Explores Tech-Powered Machinery In Xinjiang’s Cotton Fields

Attendees of the 6th World Media Summit visit the Kashgar Area of China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Kashgar Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2024. The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Yun)

Xinjiang is the largest cotton-producing region in China. It has ushered in the cotton harvest season. How has technology powered cotton harvesting? Follow Xinhua’s Zuzanna to find out. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

Attendees Of 6th World Media Summit Visit Xinjiang

An attendee of the 6th World Media Summit interacts with a dancer in Jiayi Village of Xinhe County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 15, 2024. The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chen Shuo)

African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

This Is Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2024 shows the Kanas scenic area of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo: Xinhua/Ding Lei

Xinjiang in northwest China is an expansive region known for its breathtaking natural scenery, abundant resources, profound cultural heritage, and robust economy. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

How Agricultural Mechanization Spices Up Pepper Farmers’ Lives In Xinjiang

A technician manipulates unmanned machinery in a village in Haian, Jiangsu Province, on 26 October 2020. Photo: CNS

Xinjiang is a major red pepper-producing region in China. Yanqi in Xinjiang has the ideal climate for cultivating red peppers. How has modern machinery changed the lives of local pepper farmers? What benefits does agricultural innovation bring to the region? Follow Xinhua’s Zuzanna on a journey to find out. African Times has published this article… Continue reading How Agricultural Mechanization Spices Up Pepper Farmers’ Lives In Xinjiang

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