BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China has set its development priorities and policy directions for the next five years, and the world’s second-largest economy will bring new opportunities for shared growth with global partners and investors. In recent years, there has been increasing talk of Chinese opportunities among investors, analysts and entrepreneurs. Indeed, along with… Continue reading Embracing “China Opportunity 2.0” for Shared Prosperity
Fourteen-man Boks Mark Kolisi’s Century with Win Over France
Three tries in the final quarter by South Africa decided a pulsating reprise of the 2023’s breathless Rugby World Cup quarter-final with the 14-man Springboks stunning a Stade de France crowd, thirsting for revenge, with a 32-17 (halftime 13-14) victory to celebrate captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test in style. Replacements Andre Esterhuizen and Grant Williams… Continue reading Fourteen-man Boks Mark Kolisi’s Century with Win Over France
Zambian President Hichilema Forced to Cut Short Copperbelt Address Amid Security Scare
President Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday forced to cut short his address in Chingola District on the Copperbelt Province after security concerns emerged when a riot broke out during his engagement with residents at Chiwempala Market. According to a statement issued by the Zambia Police Service, the incident occurred around 14:50 hours when a group of… Continue reading Zambian President Hichilema Forced to Cut Short Copperbelt Address Amid Security Scare
Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit
LUSAKA — Zambia is set to receive Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, who will undertake a State Visit to the Republic of Zambia from 10th to 11th November 2025, at the invitation of President Hakainde Hichilema. The visit, announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, comes as a reciprocal… Continue reading Zambia to Host Israeli President in Historic State Visit
President Hakainde Hichilema to Grace Zambia’s Biggest Football Derby
Anticipation is running high as the nation gears up for Zambia’s most iconic football showdown, the Kitwe Derby, with President Hakainde Hichilema set to grace the high-stakes encounter between Nkana FC and Power Dynamos at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday, 8th November 2025. In a remarkable show of support for local football and community… Continue reading President Hakainde Hichilema to Grace Zambia’s Biggest Football Derby
SA Coach Bradley Carnell Picks Up Big MLS Award
Philadelphia Union mentor Bradley Carnell has been named the 2025 Major League Soccer (MLS) Coach of the Year. Carnell has been with the Union for only 10 months since taking over from Jim Curtin earlier this year. The 48-year-old took a Union squad that finished 23rd in the overall league standings last season and led… Continue reading SA Coach Bradley Carnell Picks Up Big MLS Award
Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
At 32 years old, Thembinkosi Lorch’s hopes of a return to the Bafana Bafana fold have been dashed. The Wydad Casablanca forward has been performing admirably, leading to calls for his return to the national team setup. He has nine Bafana Bafana caps, with his last appearance coming about two years ago. This season, he… Continue reading Hugo Broos Closes Bafana Bafana Door on Thembinkosi Lorch
Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness
Captain Siya Kolisi will become the ninth Springbok centurion when he leads South Africa out against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. Meanwhile, Boks coach Rassie Erasmus will guide the side in his 50th Test as head coach, and has made six changes to the side that defeated Japan last week.… Continue reading Siya Kolisi: A Century of Greatness
Gigaba to Face Court Over Transnet Case
ANC Member of Parliament and former Minister of Public Enterprises Dr Malusi Gigaba is expected to hand himself over to police in Pretoria on Friday morning, following a summons from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) related to alleged corruption at Transnet during his time in office. Gigaba’s summons forms part of an ongoing State Capture… Continue reading Gigaba to Face Court Over Transnet Case
Court Dismisses Bid to Drop Assault Charges Against Mashatile’s Former VIP Protectors
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application by eight former members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit to have their assault charges withdrawn. The officers, who were caught on camera allegedly attacking civilians on the N1 highway in 2023, will now have to stand trial for multiple charges including assault, malicious damage… Continue reading Court Dismisses Bid to Drop Assault Charges Against Mashatile’s Former VIP Protectors