New Mega Energy Base Propels Transformation of Kubuqi Desert Into Source of Economic Growth

Dalad Banner in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in north China, is characterised by a seemingly endless stretch of barren land. Kubuqi, China’s seventh-largest desert, occupies nearly one-third of the county-equivalent banner’s land area. How to transform and utilise this barren land has been a focus of the banner’s development.   Thanks to abundant light and… Continue reading New Mega Energy Base Propels Transformation of Kubuqi Desert Into Source of Economic Growth

Ramaphosa Grants SIU Permission To Investigate Home Affairs, PRASA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has ramped up his efforts to combat corruption by granting the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) the authority to investigate significant claims of mismanagement and illegal activities at two important state entities, the Department of Home Affairs and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Proclamation 154 of 2024 gives the SIU… Continue reading Ramaphosa Grants SIU Permission To Investigate Home Affairs, PRASA

China and Rwanda Strengthen Collaboration To Improve Vocational Skills

A Luban Workshop is launched at IPRC Musanze, Rwanda, on 18 November 2023. Photo: Chinese Embassy in Rwanda.

In a significant stride towards fostering international collaboration in education, China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Rwanda’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. The partnership, marked by the signing of two letters of intent between Rwanda Polytechnic and prominent Chinese institutions, underscores the mutual dedication to enhancing skills development and fostering economic… Continue reading China and Rwanda Strengthen Collaboration To Improve Vocational Skills

TV BRICS To Assist Yugra Become Known In BRICS Countries

TV BRICS and the representative office of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Area – Yugra have signed a co-operation agreement. The document was signed in Moscow by Janna Tolstikova, CEO of TV BRICS and Vladislav Nigmatulin, Head of the Representative Office – Deputy Governor of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra. The cooperation between the partners is… Continue reading TV BRICS To Assist Yugra Become Known In BRICS Countries

R526M Medical Waste Tender: Buhle Seeks Interdict To Prevent Gauteng From ‘Ignoring’ Court Order

Judge Ahmed Cajee said his calculations showed that the tender’s 90-day validity period expired on November 17, 2022 - not November 17 - as claimed by all parties in their court documents. 

A leading medical waste company, which successfully challenged an unlawful Gauteng Department of Health tender valued at over R500 million, has urgently approached the Johannesburg High Court, seeking an interdict to prevent a recent court order from being suspended while awaiting an appeal. Last year, Buhle Waste (PTY) Ltd filed for an urgent interdict against… Continue reading R526M Medical Waste Tender: Buhle Seeks Interdict To Prevent Gauteng From ‘Ignoring’ Court Order

TV BRICS, Moscow City Duma Sign Cooperation Agreement

TV BRICS International Media Network and the Moscow City Duma have signed a co-operation agreement. The document was signed at the TV BRICS headquarters in Moscow by Ivan Polyakov, Chairman of the media network, and Alexey Shaposhnikov, Chairman of the Moscow City Duma. The partners agreed to jointly develop co-operation between Moscow and other cities of… Continue reading TV BRICS, Moscow City Duma Sign Cooperation Agreement

Prominent Figures Implicated In R1.4 Billion ‘Lotto Corruption’

Prominent South Africans could be in hot water after ongoing Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigations into the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) revealed potential misappropriation of R1.4 billion in public funds through corrupt activities. The second phase of the SIU investigation was made before Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry on Wednesday, February 14, 2024,… Continue reading Prominent Figures Implicated In R1.4 Billion ‘Lotto Corruption’

Iran Introduces Visa-Free Travelling For 32 Countries

“Citizens of more than 30 contries will no longer need visas to travel to Iran from 4 February. Instead, they will be able to simply purchase a ticket to visit the country,” Deputy Foreign Minister Alireza Bigdeli said. These countries include India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Cuba and others. For Russian citizens, visas are… Continue reading Iran Introduces Visa-Free Travelling For 32 Countries

South Africa, Saudi Arabia Plan To Increase Bilateral Trade And Investments

President Ramaphosa meeting with the Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman at the Al James Main Guest Palace in Jeddah, during his State Visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The State Visit present an opportunity for South Africa to increase co-operation with Saudi Arabia in light of the country’s new strategy for Africa. 12/07/2018 Kpano Tlape GCIS

Participants of the South Africa-Saudi Arabia Business Council meeting in Pretoria emphasised the potential of bilateral economic ties. Speaking at a press conference alongside a delegation of Saudi businessmen, Business Council co-chair Stavros Nicolaou emphasised the importance of growing mutual trade and investment. From his point of view, the Saudi Arabian market presents huge growth… Continue reading South Africa, Saudi Arabia Plan To Increase Bilateral Trade And Investments

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Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

Residents walk past the Hawassa Industrial Park in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on 3 July 2016. Photo: Xinhua

As African countries look to enhance their manufacturing industries and speed up industrialisation, they are learning valuable insights from the development experience of industrial parks worldwide, particularly from China.  Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, China has substantially increased its investment in infrastructure development in Africa, undertaking the construction of… Continue reading Industrial Parks Can Play Pivotal Role In Promoting Industrialisation On The African Continent

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