India Advances AI-Ready Public Data Infrastructure for Smarter Governance
New platforms are enhancing access to official statistics and supporting data-driven decision-making across key sectorsREAD MORE
Erasmus Makes Minimal Changes for London Decider
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made four changes to the match-23 for Saturday’s Castle Lager Rugby Championship decider against the Pumas at the Allianz Stadium,…
Technology is at the Heart of Agricultural Transformation in a Leading Rice-Growing County
Inside the production workshop of a food processing enterprise under Jiangsu Province’s Sheyang Rice Group, rice harvested from Sheyang County’s green cultivation bases moves smoothly…
Chinese Scientists Set World Record With Magnetic Field 700,000 Times Stronger Than Earth’s
Scientists in China have achieved a new world record by generating a steady magnetic field of 351,000 gauss (35.1 tesla) using a fully superconducting magnet,…
Makwetla in the Dock: Former Deputy Minister Faces Corruption Charges Over BOSASA Deal
Former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services Thabang Makwetla appeared before the Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, facing charges of fraud and contravening…
India Launches Survival Centre for Asiatic Elephants in Odisha
India has announced the creation of a dedicated survival centre for the endangered Asiatic elephant in Odisha, as reported by China Daily, a partner of…
EFF Turns Malema’s Conviction Into Rallying Cry Ahead of Elections
The East London Magistrate’s Court has found Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema guilty of firearm-related charges stemming from a rally in Mdantsane in…
Sporting Events are Revitalising Local Economy in Chinese Counties
On a summer morning in Boqiang Village, tucked beneath the emerald mountains of Fanshi County, Shanxi Province, the Ultra Trail Mount Wutai 2025 commenced with…
UAE Emerges as Top Destination for Egypt’s Engineering Exports in 2025
The United Arab Emirates has become the leading market for Egypt’s engineering exports in 2025, as the sector continues to expand and strengthen its position…
China to Build Maritime Community with Shared Future in South China Sea with Regional Countries: Report
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — China stands ready to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, according to a think tank report issued early this June.
The report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency.
China and the coastal nations not only share immediate interests in peace andREAD MORE
Principal Out on Bail for Sexual Assault of a Learner
Limpopo – A 51-year-old Capricorn District school principal, Cornelius Sebothoma accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old Grade 12 learner was granted a bail of R3, 000 by the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court today.
The Regional Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mashudu Dzhangi Malabi said the principal’s bail conditions include that he must not interfere with state witnesses and police investigation, not commit a schedule 1 offence, and attend court on all appointed dates until the matter is finalized. MalabiREAD MORE
What the Newly Established Mediation Body in China’s Hong Kong Means for Africa
In a world fraying under geopolitical tensions, legal asymmetry, and fragmented global governance, the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in China’s Hong Kong on 30 May is much more than a diplomatic novelty. It is a strategic recalibration of how the Global South, particularly African nations, might resolve disputes without surrendering sovereignty or dignity.
This new institution, formed by 33 nations and jointly proposed by China and 18 others in 2022, offers an answer to an oldREAD MORE
‘Mshishi’ Sidelined for Two Months
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane has suffered a fresh injury setback.
‘Mshishi,’ as Zwane is affectionately known, has to contend with a thigh injury this time, on the back of an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out for the better part of last season.
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Zwane is likely to sit out two months. He went down with the injury during Sundowns’ 1-1 draw against Orlando Pirates in the MTN8 semi-finals firstREAD MORE
Mozambican Prosecutor Calls for Accountability After Crashes That Killed 35
The Attorney General of Mozambique has called for criminal accountability of those responsible for a series of road accidents that left 35 people dead in the country’s south on Monday.
“We must study the causes (…) and once we obtain the results of these inquiries, with the causes clarified, we must start taking seriously the accountability of those who may be at the origin of these accidents,” said Attorney General Américo Letela during a working visit to Gaza province.
ThreeREAD MORE
From Solar Seas to Smart Hydropower, Young Global Leaders Explore China’s Green Energy Transformation
Donning safety helmets and life jackets, a group of young leaders and energy experts from around the world boarded a vessel early in the morning on 5 June. As the boat glided over glassy waters, the rising sun cast a golden sheen across the open sea, turning the horizon into a glowing canvas of light and colour.
In the distance, sleek rows of solar panels began to emerge, gleaming like a futuristic oasis rising from the sea. What awaited themREAD MORE
Two Mozambican Nationals Sentenced to Ten Years’ Imprisonment for Illegal Mining
Limpopo – Two Mozambican nationals, Adam Sithole (28) and Musa Mlambo (22), were each sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Polokwane Regional Court yesterday after they were convicted on charges relating to unlawful mining and contravention of the Immigration Act.
The court heard that the duo, Sithole and Mlambo were arrested on the 23rd of January 2024 during a disruptive operation conducted by the SAPS’s Vala Umgodi Task Team at Zandrivier old mine in Bergenek village, under the jurisdictionREAD MORE
South Africa Strengthens its Efforts in Polar and Ocean Research
Under the command of Ashley Johnson, the iron gate on the starboard side of the S.A. Agulhas II vessel opened slowly, and the paired bongo nets, supported by a mechanised framework, gradually sank 100 metres into the sea. After being towed for a while, they were retrieved, and scientists on board sampled the plankton collected for analysis. Simultaneously, the bongo nets also gathered data on temperature, salinity, conductivity, and depth. Following this, the scientists deployed Niskin bottles to collect water samples fromREAD MORE
Mozambique Pushes for Economic Integration and Indian Ocean Cooperation at TICAD9
Mozambique is seeking greater investment and regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean, with a focus on the blue economy, maritime security, and infrastructure.
Speaking at the opening of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan on Wednesday, President Daniel Chapo said Mozambique was committed to initiatives that strengthen economic integration and peace in the region.
Highlighting the ocean’s role as both a trade route and a driver of socio-economic development, Chapo pointed to port logistics, theREAD MORE
Zimbabwean Motorist Shot and Killed on the N1
Makhado – A 38-year-old Zimbabwean motorist was shot and killed on the N1 road outside the Louis town when his vehicle had a breakdown yesterday.
Limpopo Police Spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said a Zimbabwean motorist was driving from Gauteng to Zimbabwe with three passengers when had a breakdown near Ben Lavin plot outside the Louis Trichardt town in the evening.
“While craving for help from other motorists, a white Toyota Fortuner stopped, and two unknown men alighted and approached theREAD MORE