China has announced the full removal of tariffs on imports from all African countries. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The tariff elimination falls under the new China–Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development, a framework designed to accelerate Africa’s integration into global trade by increasing market access, improving customs procedures, and… Continue reading China to Eliminate Tariffs on Imports From All African Countries
SIU Gets Presidential Green Light to Investigate All Provincial Departments of Human Settlements
A new proclamation by President Cyril Ramaphosa has given the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) the green light to probe all nine provincial Departments of Human Settlements after reports of corruption. The investigation will also cover the Housing Development Agency, an entity of the national Department of Human Settlements that acquires and prepares land, as well… Continue reading SIU Gets Presidential Green Light to Investigate All Provincial Departments of Human Settlements
Vietnam Joins BRICS as Partner Country
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced Vietnam’s accession to BRICS as a partner. This was reported on the official website of the Brazilian Presidency in BRICS. “Vietnam becomes the tenth BRICS partner country, alongside Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan,” the statement said. It was emphasised that Vietnam is… Continue reading Vietnam Joins BRICS as Partner Country
Banyana Banyana Star Makes Shock Announcement
Fifteen years since her international debut, Banyana Banyana star Jermaine Seoposenwe has decided to quit the national team. Seoposenwe, 31, made the announcement on Monday night, ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Born in Cape Town, Seoposenwe made her senior national team debut in 2010 against Zimbabwe, and she has… Continue reading Banyana Banyana Star Makes Shock Announcement
Espérance Loses Club World Cup Opener
Brazilian side Flamengo enjoyed ball possession of 80% to ease past Africa’s Espérance in their FIFA Club World Cup Group D clash. The two sides battled each other in the early hours of Tuesday morning, South African time, in Philadelphia, United States (US). Flamengo dominated for the better part of the match, scoring through Giorgian… Continue reading Espérance Loses Club World Cup Opener
EFF Leader Julius Malema Hosts Youth Day in KZN in Commemoration of June 16
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) commander-in-chief Julius Malema hosted the June 16 rally at King Zwelithini Stadium in the south of KwaZulu-Natal. In commemoration of the 1976 Youth Day, EFF members gathered in uMlazi, including the president of the EFF’s Student Command, Sihle Lonzi, who took the stage to honour the youth who died in 1976.… Continue reading EFF Leader Julius Malema Hosts Youth Day in KZN in Commemoration of June 16
Xi Receives Warm Welcome as He Arrives in Astana for China-Central Asia Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a warm welcome as he landed in Astana Monday to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
How Much of Central Asia Can You Find in Beijing?
Join Xinhua correspondent Yao Kaien as she challenges herself to dive into the exotic flavors and culture. You will be surprised by how deep the ties run between China and Central Asia. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency
Xi’s Upcoming Visit to Advance China-Central Asia Community with Shared Future
BEIJING, — For centuries, China and Central Asian nations have shared close bonds through mutual learning and exchanges underpinned by deep historical ties, solid public support and strong practical needs. Two years ago, the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit was held in Xi’an, capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi Province. Since then, cooperation between China and Central… Continue reading Xi’s Upcoming Visit to Advance China-Central Asia Community with Shared Future
Families Wait for Loved Ones as More Soldiers Return From DR Congo
Families across South Africa are eagerly awaiting the return of their husbands and sons who have been serving in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission (SAMIDRC). The South Africa National Defence Force (SANDF) is currently in the process of phasing back its soldiers after months… Continue reading Families Wait for Loved Ones as More Soldiers Return From DR Congo