BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tian’anmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of a conflict that left… Continue reading Xinhua Commentary: V-Day in China — History Speaks to Today’s Global Challenges
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Second UN Climate Week Kicks off in Addis Ababa
The Second Climate Week 2025 opened at the International Conference Centre in the Ethiopian capital and will run until 6 September. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. The event is organised by the Ethiopian government and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This year’s forum is… Continue reading Second UN Climate Week Kicks off in Addis Ababa
Xinhua Commentary: Unyielding Courage Drives China Forward
BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — By examining history, one can obtain insight into the future. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is a good time to reflect on the past and gain strength to carry forward present endeavors. In 1936,… Continue reading Xinhua Commentary: Unyielding Courage Drives China Forward
Nigeria Holds Out Hope for Bafana Bafana Punishment
Bafana Bafana group opponents Nigeria still entertain thoughts of the former being docked points by world football governing body FIFA. Bafana Bafana and Nigeria are in Group C of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Back in March, Bafana Bafana fielded Teboho Mokoena in the 2-0 win over Lesotho despite the fact that he had… Continue reading Nigeria Holds Out Hope for Bafana Bafana Punishment
Bafana Dilemma: Who Will Replace Themba Zwane?
Finding a replacement for Bafana Bafana playmaker Themba Zwane will be easier said than done. At 36, age is catching up with Zwane, who has played 51 games for South Africa’s senior national team since his debut in 2014. African Times reported recently that Zwane is sidelined for two months with a thigh injury, on… Continue reading Bafana Dilemma: Who Will Replace Themba Zwane?
Al Ahly-Riveiro Combination a Mismatch
Former Al Ahly coach José Riveiro was never the right man for the Egyptian powerhouse. This is the view of Egyptian journalist Amr Famhy. Famhy was speaking to Radio 2000 after Al Ahly sacked the Spaniard, just three months into his new job, following his move from Orlando Pirates. “It seemed like a mismatch from… Continue reading Al Ahly-Riveiro Combination a Mismatch
Erik ten Hag Hits Out at Bayer Leverkusen
Dutch coach Erik ten Hag’s farewell statement after being fired two games into the new season is scathing. Leverkusen made the decision on Monday, citing concerns over their lack of progress since the former Manchester United manager arrived at the club in May, on a two-year contract. However, ten Hag says the decision is surprising… Continue reading Erik ten Hag Hits Out at Bayer Leverkusen
LenkaBula Challenges Academics, Policy Makers to Reflect on the Role of Education in Fighting Poverty Amid Digitisation
University of South Africa Vice Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, has challenged academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to reflect on the role of education in combating poverty and underdevelopment amid digitisation and shifting geopolitics. She also called for strategic, innovative and collaborative leadership in the higher education sector in the face of growing challenges, including the… Continue reading LenkaBula Challenges Academics, Policy Makers to Reflect on the Role of Education in Fighting Poverty Amid Digitisation
Team SA Backed to Shine at World Champs
Athletics South Africa (ASA) president James Moloi is confident the team picked for the World Athletics Championships can deliver for the country. ASA has announced a 49-member team (32 men and 17 women) for the Championships to be held in Tokyo, Japan, between 13 and 21 September. “This team reflects the dedication, resilience, and hard… Continue reading Team SA Backed to Shine at World Champs
ATM Says Harsh Sentence Sends Clear Message to Perpetrators of Child Abuse
The Soweto community and broader South African society breathed a collective sigh of relief on Monday, 1 September, when the Johannesburg High Court sitting in Soweto sentenced Phethe Simiao 25, to two life terms in prison for the rape and brutal murder of six-year-old Amantle Samane. The judgment, delivered by Judge Maria van der Westhuizen,… Continue reading ATM Says Harsh Sentence Sends Clear Message to Perpetrators of Child Abuse