Russian Scientists Develop Next-Generation Hearing Implants to Reduce Sound Loss
New personalised design improves clarity and cuts distortion by over 17% Researchers from Perm NationalREAD MORE
SADC Urges Fast-Tracking of Energy and Water Reforms Across Southern Africa
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Brutal Murder of 11-Year-Old Jayden-Lee Sparks Outrage as Mother Appears in Court
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Mozambique President Urges Stronger Parliamentary Diplomacy to Boost Mobility in Lusophone Community
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Orlando Pirates Sign Winger from TS Galaxy
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Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Poverty Alleviation Experience
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Banyana Banyana Aim for Top Spot
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UAE Donates ICU Ventilators and Medical Supplies to Boost Zimbabwe’s Health Sector
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SA Rising Star Feels Ready for Saudi Challenge
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Why Benjamin Mkapa Stadium Was Snubbed For Confed Cup Final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has defended its decision to move the Confederation Cup final second-leg from East Africa’s largest city, Dar es Salaam, to Zanzibar.
Tanzanian club Simba FC would have preferred to host the match against Moroccan outfit RS Berkane at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, situated in Dar es Salaam, on Sunday, 25 May.
The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium can accommodate 60,000 fans, but the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar can only take in 10,000. Simba, therefore, apparently feelREAD MORE
BRICS Scientists Meet in Brazil to Prioritise Joint Research in Neuroscience and Biotechnology
The sixth meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Biotechnology and Biomedicine, covering health and neurosciences, was held within the framework of Brazil’s BRICS Presidency. It was attended by delegations from Brazil, Russia, India, China, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran. This is reported by the official website of the Brazilian Government.
During the meeting, key topics discussed included multi-centre clinical trials, preparedness for new pandemics, mental and cognitive diseases, technologiesREAD MORE
China’s Rice Donation to Uganda’s Drought-Stricken Karamoja Sub-Region Saves Thousands from Starvation
A friend in need is a friend indeed, said Thomas Lokirut, an elder from Uganda’s Karamojong people after learning that China had donated 1,610 tonnes of rice to his people.
“The Chinese have proved that they are our true friends by donating food to us at this trying moment, when most of the people in the Karamoja sub-region have no food to eat,” he told ChinAfrica.
Drought brings hunger
The Karamoja sub-region is located in the country’s northeastern part, about 458READ MORE
Date Set for the 2025 Ballon D’Or
The Ballon d’Or organisers have confirmed this year’s award ceremony will take place on 22 September.
The 69th Ballon d’Or will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France Football magazine and UEFA said.
“The Ballon d’Or will be announced a month earlier than usual this year… The 2025 ceremony will be marked by parity in the distribution of awards: all the trophies that existed only for men will now be available for women (best goalkeeper, best youngREAD MORE
Changsha Has Played a Pioneering Role in Reshaping Cross-Continental Trade and Cooperation
From the 50,000 pieces of Changsha Kiln ceramics recovered from the Tang Dynasty shipwreck “Black Stone” to today’s weekly cargo flights between China and Africa, Changsha’s trade with the African continent has spanned over a thousand years. This historic cultural city is playing an increasingly vital role in China-Africa economic and trade cooperation, with a spirit of innovation and openness.
History has borne witness to this cross-temporal friendship. Over a millennium ago, Changsha Kiln ceramics were already being exported toREAD MORE
D-DAY for Durban City
Newly promoted Betway Premiership side Durban City’s joy could be short-lived depending on the outcome of their case for allegedly fielding an ineligible player.
The KwaZulu Natal club confirmed their automatic promotion on the final day of the Motsepe Foundation Championship (MFC) 2024/25 season on Sunday, 18 May.
But their promotion has been overshadowed by accusations of allegedly flouting the league rules.
JDR Stars has lodged a protest, arguing that Durban City midfielder Saziso Magawana was not properly registered afterREAD MORE
Chiefs Coach: Why Always Me?
Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi has pointed an accusing finger at the media.
The 2025 Nedbank Cup winner has taken issue with reported claims that he would be sacked at the end of the season, as first published by the Sunday Times on Sunday, 11 May.
The story has not died down, but Nabi is having none of it.
“This news came from journalists, not from the club. Why all the time is it ‘Nabi, Nabi, Nabi’? For what?” NabiREAD MORE
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality taken to task over R12 Million Duplicate Payment to Security Company
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Maluti-A-Phofung municipality in the Free State province is demanding answers after it emerged that the troubled municipality has made duplicate payments to a newly appointed security company.
As a result, Sizowakha Security Services has scored an additional R12 million from the municipality.
According to a bank statement separately obtained by the African Times, the duplicate payments started in February this year when the company scored R6 million twice on 28 February. A week later,READ MORE
GAAL Flags the Development of FY Siyandhani Airport as Illegal
The establishment of the Siyandhani international airport in Limpopo has hit a rock as the Gateway Airports Authority Limited (GAAL) has distanced itself from the Giyani private commercial airport.
GAAL, an entity responsible for managing public aviation assets in Limpopo, says the infrastructure development of the airport did not follow legal and regulatory processes.
The Siyandhani traditional authority partnered with Bombo Investment to reopen the then Gazankulu private airways as F.Y Siyandhani International airport, with the first phase of theREAD MORE
Sundowns Have One Eye on Club World Cup
Betway Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns are fighting on all fronts for success.
With the league trophy in the bag, the focus has shifted to the CAF Champions League final, where they will host Egyptian side Pyramids on Saturday, 24 May.
The return leg will be played on Sunday, 1 June, in Cairo.
The Yellow Nation is playing its part, with the tickets sold out for the first leg at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria.
Beyond the Champions League, there is theREAD MORE