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Lula in Maputo: “Brazil Is Back – and Ready to Walk Beside Mozambique”

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, standing alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Maputo, said his return marked “the beginning of a story that should never have been interrupted. Photo: X/LulaOficial

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, used a state visit to Mozambique today to reaffirm Brazil’s commitment to revitalising its partnership with the country, describing the moment as a “reawakening” of a relationship that has spanned five decades but suffered periods of neglect. Standing alongside Mozambican President Daniel Chapo in Maputo, Lula said his… Continue reading Lula in Maputo: “Brazil Is Back – and Ready to Walk Beside Mozambique”

Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the two accused, Zacharia Chisele, 53, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, are jointly charged with corruption following an alleged attempt to interfere with a current investigation. Photo: Supplied

A Tembisa Hospital official and a Hawks sergeant appeared briefly in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday, where they face corruption charges linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged wrongdoing at the hospital. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the two accused, Zacharia Chisele, 53, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, are jointly charged with corruption… Continue reading Tembisa Duo in Court Over R100k Bribe

Breaking: Bafana Bafana AFCON Squad Announced

Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been announced. Bafana coach Hugo Broos made the announcement on Monday afternoon, with the final 23-man squad expected to be confirmed next week. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline of 11 December for all final squad submissions ahead… Continue reading Breaking: Bafana Bafana AFCON Squad Announced

Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization Makes Significant Original Contributions to Global Sustainable Development: Report

This photo shows copies of the think tank report titled "Joining Hands to Advance Toward an Eco-Friendly Modernization -- The Theoretical Contributions and Practical Leadership of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization To Global Sustainable Development." A report focusing on the global significance of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization was released at the Global Panda Partners 2025 conference in Chengdu, capital city of southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday. The report was co-authored by the National High-Level Think Tank of Xinhua News Agency and the Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — The formation and development of Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization have contributed Chinese wisdom and solutions to the global sustainable development predicament, according to a latest think tank report. This thought represents a deep understanding of the laws of evolution of human civilization and the changing landscape of world… Continue reading Xi Jinping Thought on Ecological Civilization Makes Significant Original Contributions to Global Sustainable Development: Report

China Achieves Remarkable Results in Improving Residents’ Housing Conditions

This photo taken on Oct. 29, 2025 shows a toilet (L) and a kitchen after renovation at a household in Yangpu District of east China's Shanghai. Shanghai grappled for decades with a deeply personal challenge for many residents: the humble chamber pot. Cramped living spaces nestled within labyrinthine alleyways transformed even the most basic human needs into a challenging daily struggle. In the early 1990s, per capita living space averaged just 6.6 square meters in Shanghai. This was exacerbated by the architectural design of most the traditional Shikumen residences, which lacked private sanitary facilities. As a result, entire lanes often shared a single public toilet. To improve the overall living conditions for local residents, Shanghai embarked a redevelopment project for old neighborhoods in 1992. Through three decades of hard work, by the end of this September, Shanghai had largely completed its mission to eliminate the last of these "hand-carried toilets," a monumental task targeting the final 14,082 households identified just last year. The decades-long effort to retire the chamber pot tells a story of persistent, fine-grained urban governance in China's most populous city. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — China has seen remarkable results in improving its residents’ housing conditions since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, an official said on the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. To address the housing difficulties of… Continue reading China Achieves Remarkable Results in Improving Residents’ Housing Conditions

G20 in Johannesburg: A Confident Close to a Historic African Presidency

As the G20 Leaders’ Summit wrapped up in Johannesburg, South Africa delivered a strong and assured finish to a historic gathering that placed Africa at the centre of global decision-making for the first time. Despite geopolitical tensions, a high-profile boycott by the United States, and heavy scrutiny of South Africa’s leadership approach, the summit ended… Continue reading G20 in Johannesburg: A Confident Close to a Historic African Presidency

Unremitting High-Quality Urban Renewal, a Practice of China’s People-Centred Development

China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents’ sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off. Officials and experts discussed in the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, how China has continuously improved living conditions and the… Continue reading Unremitting High-Quality Urban Renewal, a Practice of China’s People-Centred Development

Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!

Despite being in the form of his life, attacking midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch has been omitted from Bafana Bafana’s preliminary squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations [AFCON]. African Times can reveal the 32-year-old has failed to make the cut for the tournament starting next month in Morocco, where he is playing club football for… Continue reading Thembinkosi Lorch Misses Out on AFCON!

Pioneering Judge Leonora van den Heever Dies at 99

South Africa’s first female judge, Justice Leonora van den Heever, has passed away. Photo: NMU

South Africa reflects on the extraordinary life and legacy of Justice Leonora van den Heever. Beyond being the country’s first female judge, her life embodied the transformative power of courage, perseverance, and dedication to public service. She passed away last Thursday at the age of 99. Justice van den Heever was appointed to the bench… Continue reading Pioneering Judge Leonora van den Heever Dies at 99

Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case

Two suspects, including a police official attached to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) and a Tembisa Hospital official, are expected to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 24 November 2025, facing charges of corruption. The arrests follow a sting operation carried out by the DPCI’s Serious Corruption Investigation unit on Sunday.… Continue reading Two Suspects to Appear in Court Over Tembisa Hospital Corruption Case