MK Party Demands Stronger Protection for Traditional Leaders
MK Party pushes for stronger SAPS protection for traditional leaders after safety concerns The uMkhontoREAD MORE
African Anti-Corruption Day: Mozambique Failing to Meet African Union Goals, Researcher Warns
As Africa marks African Anti-Corruption Day today, 11 July, under the theme “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption”, a prominent Mozambican researcher has…
Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official
Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable…
Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has hailed the country’s demographic dynamism as a crucial opportunity to drive economic growth and improve citizens’ wellbeing, in a statement…
R213 Million Incomplete Water Projects Across Blouberg Municipality While Taps Remain Dry
The DA in Limpopo is calling on the Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality(CDM), Mamedupi Teffo, to urgently investigate the R213 million incomplete water projects…
Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Limpopo Farmer
LIMPOPO – The Polokwane High Court has convicted and sentenced three men for killing farmer Nicolaas Johannes Janse van Rensburg, before looting valuable items from…
UAE Becomes One of Top Ten Global Trade Partners for Eurasian Economic Union
The United Arab Emirates is now among the top ten global trading partners of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Andrey Slepnev, Minister in…
‘Cat’ in the Dock: Matlala’s Court Drama Fuels Storm Over Crime, Power and the State
The courtroom was tense, but brief. In just a few minutes, the matter of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala — the businessman now at the epicentre of…
Ethiopia and China Expand Vocational Training Partnership
Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to build a skilled technical workforce through a growing partnership with China in vocational education. This is reported by Fana…
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Boom in Creative Cultural Products is Boosting Chinese Museums
The National Museum of China’s phoenix crown magnet, considered the jewel in the crown of the country’s cultural souvenirs, hit a milestone on 25 March, selling over 1 million units in just eight months and six days. Since last autumn, visitors have been queuing before dawn to get their hands on this star product whenever the museum is open. Liao Fei, managing director of the museum’s cultural development company, revealed that around 20 series inspired by the phoenix crown haveREAD MORE
Simba Takes On Favourites Berkane
Tanzanian team Simba will carry the underdog tag into the CAF Confederation Cup final against overwhelming favourites Berkane from Morocco.
The two sides meet in the first leg at the Municipal Stadium in the North African state on Saturday, 17 May, and the match, which kicks off at 9PM, will be live on SABC 3.
Berkane have won this tournament on two occasions, and by all accounts, they are considered the favorites.
However, the nature of football is that youREAD MORE
Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim: country has embraced AI development following BRICS accession
In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim highlighted that among the country’s economic development priorities are digital transformation, large-scale investments, the establishment of data centres, and the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI).
“Malaysia now is the hub in the region for semiconductors, AI, and data centres” – Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
He stressed that the country is also embarking on an energy transition and is working in cooperation with its ASEAN neighboursREAD MORE
Limpopo and Mpumalanga Join Hands at Africa’s Travel Indaba to Sell Kruger as One Unified Destination
Durban – As Africa’s Travel Indaba wrapped up today, the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) made waves with a landmark agreement aimed at transforming how the world experiences one of South Africa’s greatest treasures: the Kruger National Park.
On Wednesday, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Limpopo and the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), signaling the start of a partnership that seeks to market the two provinces as a single tourism destination.
Speaking exclusively to African TimesREAD MORE
KazanForum proposes to develop digital map of BRICS+ special economic zones
The creation of a digital map of all special economic zones (SEZs) of the BRICS+ countries may simplify investors’ access to information on territories with preferential business regimes and conditions of business location. This was announced by Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Department of Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation, at the XVI International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum”.
He spoke at the session “International Association of BRICSREAD MORE
Helen Suzman Foundation Welcomes Court Judgement Protecting Refugees from being Deported Back to ‘Unsafe’ Countries
The Helen Suzman Foundation has welcomed the ruling by the Western Cape High Court, which declared that certain provisions of the Refugee Act No. 30 of 1998 are invalid and unconstitutional.
The judgment follows an application by the Scalabrini Centre for Cape Town that sought an order declaring sections 4(1)(f), 4(1)(h), 4(1)(i), and 21(1B) of the Refugees Act No.130 1998, and regulations 8(1)(c)(i), 8(2), 8(3) and 8(4) of the Refugees Regulations 2019 unconstitutional.
In its court papers, the centre arguedREAD MORE
Trump’s Protectionism Can Drive China and Africa Closer
President Donald Trump has long harboured trade and tariff concerns. Almost four decades ago, Trump wrote, “The world is laughing at American politicians as we safeguard ships that are not ours, carrying oil that is not ours, destined for allies who will not support us … We have to make other people pay for our huge deficits.” As Trump returned to the White House, he implemented what he said almost four decades ago, and has imposed tariffs like never before.READ MORE
Limpopo Mom Blames School for Son’s Death After He Swallowed Pen’s Lid
The mother of 10-year-old learner Mosses Kganyago is demanding answers from a Limpopo school about the circumstances that led to her son’s death after he allegedly swallowed a pen lid while in class.
According to reports, the Grade 4 learner at Moriting Primary School in Mankweng circuit under Capricorn district fainted and struggled to breathe after accidentally swallowing a pen’s lid on Monday, 14 April 2025.
It is said the pupil was taken to Mankweng Hospital by a teacher’s car,READ MORE
Salah in Pole Position for EPL Award
Two African stars are very much in the conversation about the English Premier League Player of the Season.
The Premier League has announced the nominees for the coveted award, with Egypt’s Mohamed Salah in contention and Bryan Mbeumo from Cameroon recognized too.
Liverpool star Salah would fancy his chances of winning it, given the season he’s had with the new Premier League champions.
His teammates Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk are also vying for the award, but Salah’s numbersREAD MORE
Africa can draw inspiration from China’s multi-pronged approach to fighting poverty
Without a doubt, China’s poverty alleviation is a success that has not been achieved by any country I can think of. There is so much that Africa can learn from China in this regard.
African nations can draw inspiration from the effectiveness of China’s governance in delivering results. China’s governance system may not be perfect, but it certainly works for the Chinese. Its multi-pronged approach – industrial development, infrastructure, and targeted poverty alleviation – offers a blueprint for Africa’s futureREAD MORE