The International Municipal BRICS Forum will be held in the Russian capital on August 27–28. The best practices of Moscow will be presented at it, said Sergey Cheremin, Head of the Department for External Economic and International Relations of Moscow. “All Russian regions are expected to participate, as well as more than 200 cities in… Continue reading International Municipal BRICS Forum Aims To Consider Best Practices Of Moscow
Second Independence: Is a Centre-Left Coalition Possible in South Africa?
In the aftermath of the 2024 elections in South Africa, there is a pressing need to reconsider the political landscape and chart a course that genuinely serves the interests of the marginalised and downtrodden. Analyst Nco Dube believes that a coalition between the ANC, EFF, and MK is now a possibility and that it “would… Continue reading Second Independence: Is a Centre-Left Coalition Possible in South Africa?
Investments In Place Of Concentration Camps: Germany Makes Amends For Its Colonial Past
IN 2023, a €9 billion project was launched in Namibia to introduce “green” hydrogen energy, funded by German investors. Although it creates apparent benefits for Namibia, the project has given rise to serious debates among the local population and international experts, who believe that Germany ruthlessly uses Namibia in its own interest trampling on the… Continue reading Investments In Place Of Concentration Camps: Germany Makes Amends For Its Colonial Past
China Introduces Visa-Free Entry For Travellers Aboard Cruise Ships
China has allowed visa-free entry for foreign tourist groups aboard cruise ships in certain ports along the country’s coastline. This is reported by CCTV+, a partner of TV BRICS. Groups of two or more foreign nationals travelling on cruises can enter China without a visa at 13 ports (e.g. Zhejiang, Fujian, Qingdao and Guangdong provinces).… Continue reading China Introduces Visa-Free Entry For Travellers Aboard Cruise Ships
Mchunu: We Made Strides In Supplying Water Nationwide
Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu says his department has completed or made notable progress on most critical infrastructure projects nationwide, but communities are either getting water already or are set to get it early next year. In an exclusive interview with African Times on Friday last week (May 17) – shortly after inspecting projects… Continue reading Mchunu: We Made Strides In Supplying Water Nationwide
‘We’ve Heard Our People’, Says Ramaphosa During The ANC Siyanqoba Rally
African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the governing party has listened to ordinary South Africans’ issues and will deliver on the mandate after securing a decisive vote on Wednesday. Ramaphosa spoke over the weekend at the ANC’s Siyanqoba rally at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This was the ANC leader’s final… Continue reading ‘We’ve Heard Our People’, Says Ramaphosa During The ANC Siyanqoba Rally
Malema Tones Down On Immigration Policy, Vows To Take Over From Ramaphosa
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema took a public oath days before the May 29 general elections, declaring his allegiance to the South African Constitution, promising to eradicate poverty and toning down on his immigration policy to allay the fears of concerned voters. Malema’s oath was taken at the party’s final pre-election rally, known… Continue reading Malema Tones Down On Immigration Policy, Vows To Take Over From Ramaphosa
New Quality Productive Forces Will Have Far-Reaching Impact On Society With Focus On Innovation And Digitisation
Chinese President Xi Jinping has put forward a series of theoretical explanations on new quality productive forces. He has stressed that high-quality development has to be supported by a new productivity theory. Since new productive forces have emerged and played a strong role in driving and supporting high-quality development, they should be theorised systematically to… Continue reading New Quality Productive Forces Will Have Far-Reaching Impact On Society With Focus On Innovation And Digitisation
China’s Hi-Tech Achievements Add To Its Appeal For Foreign Investors
China’s focus on nurturing new quality productive forces while promoting high-quality development provides foreign investors with enormous market opportunities and vast development prospects, amid rising uncertainties in the global economic landscape. In a series of recent engagements with China, foreign investors, including British businesses, have expressed confidence in the future prospects of the market. At… Continue reading China’s Hi-Tech Achievements Add To Its Appeal For Foreign Investors
UN Raises India’s Growth Rate Projection
The Indian economy’s growth projection for the current year has been raised to 6.9 per cent from its earlier forecast, the United Nations announced. India reaffirms its position as the fastest growing major economy in the world. Hamid Rashid, the Сhief of the UN’s Global Economic Monitoring Branch, said the improved forecast was due to… Continue reading UN Raises India’s Growth Rate Projection