Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, on Sunday met separately with leaders of several international media outlets who are attending the sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, the capital of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Extending a welcome to the media leaders, Fu said that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the… Continue reading Xinhua President Meets Foreign Media Leaders In Xinjiang
Four Major Global Wire Services Discuss Media Development In AI Era
Senior officials of four major global wire services – Xinhua News Agency, Reuters, The Associated Press (AP) and Agence France-Presse (AFP) – met in Beijing on Saturday to discuss media development in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). The four news agencies established a high-level dialogue and cooperation mechanism in December 2023, when their leaders… Continue reading Four Major Global Wire Services Discuss Media Development In AI Era
Limpopo And Gauteng Advance Plans For High Speed Rail Network
The provincial governments of Limpopo and Gauteng have taken a significant step forward in their plans for a high-speed rail network that will connect the two provinces. According to a joint media statement released on October 9th, 2024, Limpopo Premier Dr. Phophi Ramathuba and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi met at Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro… Continue reading Limpopo And Gauteng Advance Plans For High Speed Rail Network
UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035
University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, has emphasized that the institution is undergoing necessary transformation and has a “renewed” mandate underpinned by societal impact. He was delivering his keynote address at the official launch of the university’s Strategic Plan 2035, which will guide the university’s growth and development over the… Continue reading UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035
Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
The Mpumalanga Tourism Expo has emerged as a landmark event for promoting sustainable tourism practices in South Africa. Organized annually by Jakada Holdings in partnership with the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the event showcases the province’s rich biodiversity, cultural heritage, and tourist attractions, positioning Mpumalanga as a premier tourist destination. This year’s expo was… Continue reading Mpumalanga Tourism Expo Boosts Tourism Sustainability in South Africa
Global Focus On Landmine Eradication: The Fifth Review Conference In Cambodia
The Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention (Ottawa Convention) will take place in Siem Reap Angkor, Cambodia, on November 25, 2024. This conference comes at a crucial time, as countries like Angola and Cambodia continue to suffer from the devastating consequences of landmines. Despite decades of demining efforts, both nations remain among… Continue reading Global Focus On Landmine Eradication: The Fifth Review Conference In Cambodia
Xenophobia Is Starting To Emerge Within The Church
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding a prophetic statement made by Nigerian pastor Apostle Joshua Selman regarding the raising and training of new Indigenous Apostolic voices, particularly in South Africa. The apostle mentioned that God will handpick men, and many of those will be brought to Nigeria for training. This statement stirred up… Continue reading Xenophobia Is Starting To Emerge Within The Church
Gauteng EFF Leader Survives Assassination Attempt
Nkululeko Dunga, former MMC for Finance in the City of Ekurhuleni and Chairperson of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng, survived an assassination attempt in the early hours of Wednesday, 02 October 2024. According to a media statement from the EFF, the attack occurred at Dunga’s family home in Ekurhuleni. The statement details that… Continue reading Gauteng EFF Leader Survives Assassination Attempt
Lepelle Northern Water ‘Irregularly’ Terminates Engineering Company’s Contract
A legal battle is looming between Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) and Isiphethu Engineering after the Limpopo water utility terminated the company’s Giyani water project contract allegedly at the best of board chairperson Dr Nndweleni Mphephu and the contractor over a payment dispute. According to a termination letter sent to Isiphethu Engineering and seen by African… Continue reading Lepelle Northern Water ‘Irregularly’ Terminates Engineering Company’s Contract
China’s Green, Low-carbon Development Nurtures New Opportunities: Official
China’s green and low-carbon development features bright spots and nurtures new opportunities, an official with the country’s energy administration has said. Wind power and photovoltaics have become major contributors to China’s newly added installed capacity and important forces in the country’s energy supply network, National Energy Administration official Pan Huimin said during the latest episode… Continue reading China’s Green, Low-carbon Development Nurtures New Opportunities: Official