Battle for SANCO Erupts Again as Two Factions Claim Legitimacy in Letters to IEC

REFUTED: Mike Soko says he never wanted SANCO to contest the elections. Photo: Facebook

The battle for the control of the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) has erupted again after two factions claimed to be legitimate leaders of the civic organisation, which is in alliance with the African National Congress (ANC). This was after both groups wrote different letters to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) to… Continue reading Battle for SANCO Erupts Again as Two Factions Claim Legitimacy in Letters to IEC

Forums on China-Central Asia Cooperation Development, Silk Road int’l Communication held in Astana

Arman Kyrykbayev, assistant to the Kazakh president, reads a congratulatory message from Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the opening ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum in Astana, Kazakhstan, June 22, 2025. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

ASTANA – The China-Central Asia Cooperation Development Forum and the Third Silk Road International Communication Forum were held on Sunday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Around 240 representatives from media, think tanks, cultural institutions and business sectors across China and Central Asia engaged in in-depth discussions on topics including deepening Silk Road cooperation. At… Continue reading Forums on China-Central Asia Cooperation Development, Silk Road int’l Communication held in Astana

Chippa United Beef Up Technical Team

Eastern Cape club Chippa United has provided further updates regarding their technical team. The Chilli Boys have confirmed the arrival of Musa Nyatama, who was coaching Leruma United in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, the second tier of South African football, in the past season. Nyatama will play the role of assistant to new head coach,… Continue reading Chippa United Beef Up Technical Team

Banyana Banyana’s Final Squad for the WAFCON

Banyana Banyana head coach Dr. Desiree Ellis has announced the team to defend the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title. Banyana are the defending champions after winning their maiden crown in 2022. Morocco will host the tournament from 5-26 July and Dr. Ellis has put together a 26-woman squad for the tournament. 𝙂𝙤𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨: Kaylin Swart, Casey… Continue reading Banyana Banyana’s Final Squad for the WAFCON

Photo Exhibition Held in Russia to Commemorate World Anti-Fascist War Victory

Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, and Andrey Kondrashov, director general of TASS news agency, jointly inaugurate a photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2025. Titled "Immortal Merits, Eternal Memory", the exhibition was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and TASS news agency. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

ST. PETERSBURG – A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War was held here on Thursday. Titled “Immortal Merits, Eternal Memory”, the exhibition was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and TASS news agency. Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, and Andrey Kondrashov, director general of TASS news… Continue reading Photo Exhibition Held in Russia to Commemorate World Anti-Fascist War Victory

Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges

(250619) -- ST. PETERSBURG, June 19, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, attends the 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2025. The 19th General Assembly of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) kicked off in St. Petersburg on Thursday. During the two-day event, representatives of member news agencies will hold in-depth discussions on how news agencies can respond to global changes and technological challenges. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

ST. PETERSBURG – The 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) kicked off in St. Petersburg on Thursday. During the two-day event, representatives of member news agencies will hold in-depth discussions on how news agencies can respond to global changes and technological challenges. Dmitry Peskov, press secretary of Russian president, read… Continue reading Asia-Pacific News Agencies Seek Cooperation to Tackle Global Changes, Tech Challenges

Chinese FM Meets African Envoys

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with African diplomatic envoys in China and celebrates Africa Day together in Beijing, capital of China, on 26 May. Ambassadors or charge d'affaires of more than 50 African countries to China and representatives of the African Union in China attended the meeting. (XINHUA)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 26 May met with African diplomatic envoys in China and celebrated Africa Day together in Beijing. Ambassadors or charge d’affaires of more than 50 African countries to China and representatives of the African Union in China attended the meeting. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the… Continue reading Chinese FM Meets African Envoys

Orlando Pirates Announce New Coach From Morocco

Orlando Pirates have named their new Head Coach ahead of the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season. The Buccaneers have confirmed the appointment of Abdeslam Ouaddou, who is in fact a familiar face. Recently, Ouaddou was in the news when he parted ways with Marumo Gallants, after a few months in charge. “Ouaddou takes over… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Announce New Coach From Morocco

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