South Africa’s senior national women’s side, Banyana Banyana, is three games away from defending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Banyana Banyana finished top of Group C with a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 in Oudja, Morocco, on Monday. Lebohang Ramalepe, captain Refiloe Jane, Hildah Magaia, and Ronnel Donnelly were all on… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Edge Closer to Title Defence
NGOs Renew Calls to Tax the Rich and Immediately Stop Tax Abuse by Multinational Companies
A group of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has renewed calls for developing countries to tax the super-rich and stop tax abuse by multinational companies to raise funds for their developmental needs. The NGOs, including African Monitor, Aid Link Organization-South Sudan, Alternative Information and Development Centre (AIDC), Child’s Destiny and Development Organisation (CHIDDO), Committee on Fiscal Studies,… Continue reading NGOs Renew Calls to Tax the Rich and Immediately Stop Tax Abuse by Multinational Companies
Economic Watch: China’s Economic Development Zones Fast-Track Innovation With Policy Push
BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — China’s national economic development zones are set to play a bigger role in incubating industrial and technological innovation thanks to the unveiling of a set of policy measures designed to boost new quality productive forces in the zones. More than 40 years since their establishment, national economic development zones have… Continue reading Economic Watch: China’s Economic Development Zones Fast-Track Innovation With Policy Push
CPLP Parliamentary President Urges Member States to Establish Electoral Observation Missions
The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (AP-CPLP), Teresa Asangono, has called on CPLP member states to establish Electoral Observation Missions (EOMs) as a means to enhance transparency and integrity in democratic processes. Speaking in Maputo during the opening of the 14th Ordinary Session of the AP-CPLP, Asangono underscored that… Continue reading CPLP Parliamentary President Urges Member States to Establish Electoral Observation Missions
China’s National Economic Development Zones Foster Coordinated Regional Development
BEIJING, July 14 (Xinhua) — China’s national economic development zones serve as powerful engines for regional growth, driving industrial advancement across both prosperous and less-developed regions, according to a guest speaker on the latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, the all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. The zones play a leading role… Continue reading China’s National Economic Development Zones Foster Coordinated Regional Development
SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
Southern African ministers have called for urgent action to fast-track energy reforms and improve water security in the region, following a week-long high-level meeting that ended on 4 July in Harare. The Joint Meeting of SADC Ministers Responsible for Energy and Water brought together officials from across the region to assess progress and agree on… Continue reading SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
Brutal Murder of 11-Year-Old Jayden-Lee Sparks Outrage as Mother Appears in Court
South Africa is reeling from the brutal killing of 11-year-old Jayden-Lee Meek, allegedly at the hands of his own mother — a tragedy that has once again highlighted the devastating levels of violence inflicted on children in the country. Tiffany Nicole Meek, 31, appeared briefly in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on Monday. She has been… Continue reading Brutal Murder of 11-Year-Old Jayden-Lee Sparks Outrage as Mother Appears in Court
Mozambique President Urges Stronger Parliamentary Diplomacy to Boost Mobility in Lusophone Community
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for a renewed commitment to parliamentary diplomacy to promote the free movement of citizens within the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP), as he opened the 14th Ordinary Session of the CPLP Parliamentary Assembly (AP-CPLP) in Maputo. Held under the theme “For Peace and Citizenship in the CPLP”, the session… Continue reading Mozambique President Urges Stronger Parliamentary Diplomacy to Boost Mobility in Lusophone Community
Orlando Pirates Sign Winger from TS Galaxy
Probably the busiest club in the local transfer market, Orlando Pirates have made another signing. This time, the Buccaneers have brought in winger Kamogelo Sebelebele from Mpumalanga side, TS Galaxy. “Orlando Pirates Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Kamogelo Sebelebele,” confirmed the club in a statement on Monday afternoon. “The 22-year-old winger… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Sign Winger from TS Galaxy
Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Poverty Alleviation Experience
BEIJING — Xinhua Institute, a national high-level think tank of Xinhua News Agency, on Friday released a report on China’s poverty reduction experience. The report, titled “Striving for a Better Life for the People: China’s Practical and Theoretical Innovations in Consolidating and Expanding Poverty Alleviation Achievement,” was officially launched in Chinese and English versions concurrently… Continue reading Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Poverty Alleviation Experience