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Representatives from numerous international organisations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), attended the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), held in June in Changsha, Hunan Province. Among them was Ahunna Eziakonwa, UN assistant secretary general and director of the UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa, who took part in several activities at the expo. Her mission focused on promoting sustainable development across Africa through trade, innovation, and responsible investment. 

In an interview with ChinAfrica, she shared her insights on a wideREAD MORE

At a time when many South Africans are grappling with the daily strain of unreliable power, there is finally some good news. City Power has recorded its strongest quarterly performance in more than five years, achieving an impressive 87.5% of its performance targets in the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 financial year.

The achievement comes despite the utility continuing to face crippling challenges such as vandalism, illegal connections, high bulk electricity costs, and financial constraints. The results, however, show thatREAD MORE

Thohoyandou – A 37-year-old self-proclaimed prophet, Innocent Muritho, was denied bail by the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly raping a minor girl aged 14 in the church’s office.

Muritho, whose real name is Phathutshedzo Sikhubu, committed an offence while out on bail.

The court heard that on July 9, 2025, the self-proclaimed prophet Muritho called the teenager to meet him at the church building located in Sibasa town. On her arrival, she was called into the prophet’s office, whereREAD MORE

The governments of South Africa and Lesotho have moved to reassert their commitment to the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II, pledging tighter oversight, stronger governance, and faster community benefits amid mounting concerns about delays and escalating costs.

In a joint communiqué released after a two-day oversight mission to the project, Lesotho’s Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko, and South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Pemmy Majodina, said the project remains a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation and anREAD MORE

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has suggested his team is not yet ready for “high-demanding” games early in the 2025/26 season.

The Portuguese was speaking after the Brazilians lost on penalties to Orlando Pirates in the semi-finals of the MTN8 in Atteridgeville, Pretoria, over the weekend.

Cardoso argued that Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA 2025 Club World Cup means the reigning Premier Soccer League (PSL) champions did not have enough rest time and also not enough time for their pre-seasonREAD MORE

25 August 2025, Lusaka – African ministers of health gathering in the Zambian capital Lusaka today opened the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the highest decision-making body on health on the continent.

The ministers from the 47 countries of the WHO African Region, meeting from 25 to 27 August 2025, will deliberate on measures to address challenges as well as endorse key resolutions to improve and promote people’s health.

Opening the meeting, Zambia’sREAD MORE

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It is also the inaugural year for implementing the outcomes of the 2024 FOCAC Summit in Beijing. 

In June, Changsha, Hunan Province, hosted a series of China-Africa engagements poised to deepen their ties further. 

On 11 June, the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of FOCAC took place in Changsha. Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter expressingREAD MORE

African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finalists Kenya will receive $450,000 (R8.8 million) for their efforts, but the country’s finest footballer, Victor Wanyama, says their rise is priceless.

With South Africa’s Benni McCarthy at the helm, the Harambee Stars fell to Madagascar in the last eight, and McCarthy, on a two-year deal since March, has been hailed for “reviving” Kenyan football despite their tournament exit following a penalty shootout defeat to Madagascar on Friday.

And amongst those who are full of praiseREAD MORE

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has moved to quell mounting speculation over its Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, following claims that he had defied Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, the SANDF dismissed the allegations as “incorrect, misleading and irresponsible,” stressing that General Maphwanya continues to operate within the bounds of military protocol and remains fully accountable to the Minister.

Rear Admiral (Junior Grade) Prince Tshabalala, Director of Defence CorporateREAD MORE

Retired swimming star Tatjana Smith was named the Sports Star of the Year during the 18th Annual South African Sport Awards at the Sun City Superbowl in the North West Province on Sunday.

The main award was presented by SA deputy president, Paul Mashatile, alongside Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.

The 28-year-old Smith bowed out on a high note after she won gold in the 100m and silver in the 200m race at the 2024 Paris SummerREAD MORE