Egypt Advances Food Security Strategy Through Agricultural Expansion and Innovation
Government outlines integrated approach to boost production, sustainability, and rural development Egypt is intensifying effortsREAD MORE
New Reality: How BRICS Becomes Global Centre of Food Security
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Embracing “China Opportunity 2.0” for Shared Prosperity
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Fourteen-man Boks Mark Kolisi’s Century with Win Over France
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Zambian President Hichilema Forced to Cut Short Copperbelt Address Amid Security Scare
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Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit
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President Hakainde Hichilema to Grace Zambia’s Biggest Football Derby
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SA Coach Bradley Carnell Picks Up Big MLS Award
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Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
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SAFPU Fights Back Against Siwelele FC
There is trouble brewing at Premier Soccer League (PSL) club Siwelele FC.
Club chairman Calvin Le John came out guns blazing on Sunday to make a few announcements that have not gone down well with local football stakeholders.
Siwelele FC was acquired as a “going concern” when they bought the top-flight status of SuperSport United, and barely three months later, there are major changes.
Le John announced the departures of CEO Stan Matthews and assistant coach Andre Arendse a dayREAD MORE
Ethiopian Airlines Benefits From Africa’s First E-Commerce Logistics Hub Built With Support From China
As African economies continue to expand their trade networks, digital transformation and e-commerce have emerged as key drivers of economic development. Ethiopia has embraced this trend, aiming to modernise its logistics and aviation infrastructure to meet the growing demand.
E-commerce is increasingly viewed as a critical driver for industrial upgrading, economic diversification, and regional development, and a foundation for a sustainable, technology-driven economy.
In recent years, the Ethiopian government has rolled out policies and strategic initiatives to foster the growthREAD MORE
China Sees Substantial Increase in Women’s Education Level: White Paper
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — China has made tremendous efforts to ensure women’s equitable access to education of all categories and levels, and women’s right to education has been effectively guaranteed, said a white paper released on Friday.
Gender divide in basic education has been largely eliminated, according to the white paper, titled “China’s Achievements in Women’s Well-Rounded Development in the New Era.”
In 2024, girls accounted for 47.3 percent of children in kindergartens, and girls made up 46.98 percentREAD MORE
China–Tanzania Partnership Launches First Free Soy Milk School Programme to Boost Education and Improve Rural Livelihoods
As the sun rises over Mtego wa Simba, a quiet village nestled in the heart of Tanzania’s Morogoro Region, the aroma of sizzling mandazi, a deep-fried dough snack popular in East African countries, floats through the school compound. At Juhudi Primary School, the air is filled with cheerful voices as children eagerly line up for a warm, unfamiliar treat – a steaming cup of soy milk.
For the school’s 350 students, this ordinary beverage marks the beginning of something extraordinary.READ MORE
Mbombela to Host Bafana Bafana Versus Rwanda
Bafana Bafana will be looking to banish their bad memories at Mbombela Stadium when they face Rwanda in the last match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
South African Football Association (SAFA) CEO Lydia Monyepao has confirmed Mbombela will host the match.
“We are playing in Mbombela,” said Monyepao.
“But (Bafana coach) Hugo Broos says he doesn’t care where he plays, but the field has to be in tip-top shape. I think you saw that we had issues inREAD MORE
Cachalia Overhauls Police Ministry Leadership Amid Madlanga Commission Scrutiny
The Office of the Minister of Police has moved swiftly to reinforce its leadership structure as the Madlanga Judicial Commission of Inquiry continues to cast a long shadow over the country’s law enforcement institutions.
On Friday, Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia announced the secondment of two senior officials into his office: Major General S. Pienaar as Chief of Staff, and Ms S.S. Matlala from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as Personal Assistant.
The appointments come at a critical moment. TheREAD MORE
Erasmus Keeps Faith in Core of Squad to Face Argentina
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend in his 33-man squad for their closing two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London.
The Bok squad assembled in Durban on Thursday after having a few days off with their families following their return from New Zealand on Sunday night to begin their preparations for the last two matchesREAD MORE
Mkhwanazi Exposes Shadowy Business Ties and Intelligence Leaks in Explosive Day Three Testimony
Day three of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry saw KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi deliver another round of shocking testimony, this time focusing on suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s alleged ties to businessman Brown Mogotsi, irregular use of classified police documents, and the role of political figures and businessmen in compromising the country’s intelligence structures.
Mkhwanazi opened Friday’s session by revisiting the case of Mokgotsi, whom he directly linked to the suspended minister.
“As I wanted to indicateREAD MORE
Kaizer Chiefs Break Silence on Nasreddine Nabi
Soweto club Kaizer Chiefs have finally commented on the future of their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi.
The two parties are on the brink of a separation, and Chiefs have confirmed they are in discussions over his future, with about 10 months remaining on their contract.
“Kaizer Chiefs confirms that Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi is currently not with the team as discussions between the club and the coach remain ongoing. The matter is internal in nature and is being addressed throughREAD MORE
South Africa is Deliberately Being De-Industrialised: What Must Be Done?
In the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, where the hum of factories once promised progress and prosperity, silence now reigns. On August 16, 2025, Goodyear announced the closure of its tyre manufacturing plant in Gqeberha, condemning over 900 workers to unemployment in a province already staggering under a 49% jobless rate. This is no isolated tragedy; it is a symptom of a far deeper malaise—the deliberate de-industrialisation of our nation. As a fighter for economic justice and a memberREAD MORE