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Let Sense Prevail on Tony Leon’s PR Company: Lobbying and Corruption Are Not the Same

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Hope for farmers as Rwanda and China sign $47 million financing deal to boost irrigation

Rwanda and China have long enjoyed a robust partnership, characterised by mutual respect and shared development goals. This relationship has been further solidified by the…

Floyd Shivambu Sets MK Party on Winning Two By-elections in KwaZulu-Natal and Another in City of Joburg

The underfire Secretary-General of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party, Floyd Shivambu, has set his party on winning the upcoming by-elections in Mandeni and Mpofana in…

Lesotho’s Football Project Kick4Life Wins Laureus award

In an evening dominated by world stars at the 2025 Laureus World Sports Awards, the African continent was also in the spotlight. The 25th anniversary…

USA Club Pays R9 Million for South African midfielder

It’s official: SA midfielder Jamie Webber has completed his move from Sekhukhune United to USA club FC Tulsa. Tulsa has paid Sekhukhune United €500,000 (R9.4…

Bafana Bafana Striker Returns to the English Premier League

South Africa will once again have a representative in arguably the best league in the world, the English Premiership. Over the years and since the…

MK Party Employee Rehired with Lowered Salary Unleashes Lawyers on Party to Get his Perks Back

An employee of the Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party has unleashed his lawyers on the ANC’s splinter party to force it to reinstate an employment contract…

Free State Municipality Mayor Dashes to Court to Get Job Back after ANC Comrades Dethroned her in Absentia

The Mayor of Nala Local Municipality in Bothaville in the Free State province has dashed to court in a bid to get an order that…

De Bruyne Accepts Impending Manchester City Exit

Midfield talisman Kevin De Bruyne says he’s “surprised” that he was not offered a new deal by Manchester City. The six-time Premier League champion will…

Report: China’s “Eight Major Steps” Create New Opportunities For Belt And Road Cooperation

The “eight major steps” proposed by China have brought new opportunities for the high-quality development of the Belt and Road cooperation, according to a report released Tuesday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency.

Titled “‘Eight Major Steps’ Heralds Promising New Decade of Belt and Road Cooperation,” the report was released at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation & the Second Silk Road (Xi’an) International Communication Forum.

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Think Tank Report On Belt And Road Cooperation Stresses Innovation, Risk Mitigation

A think tank report on “eight major steps” proposed by China to support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation stressed consolidating practical cooperation, fostering innovation-driven growth, strengthening risk management, and improving cooperation mechanisms.

The report, titled “‘Eight Major Steps’ Heralds Promising New Decade of Belt and Road Cooperation,” was released Tuesday by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, at the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation & the Second Silk Road (Xi’an)READ MORE

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Global Media Leaders Gather In Xinjiang To Navigate AI’s Transformation

At a time when the world is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), media leaders from around the globe gathered in the vibrant heart of northwest China’s Xinjiang on Monday to discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about by AI.

As the 6th World Media Summit unfolds in Urumqi, capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, more than 500 attendees from over 106 countries and regions discussed topics under the theme “AI and Media Transformation.”

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Urumqi And Beyond: Unveiling Xinjiang At The World Media Summit

What makes Urumqi, the host city of the 6th World Media Summit, so unique? Discover the charm of this city and Xinjiang as well as the unforgettable experiences our reporters and foreign summit delegates have here. Watch the video to explore!

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Rachoene Ordered To Reinstate RAL CEO, Board Following Their Illegal Removal

The Limpopo Division of the High Court in Polokwane has ordered Ernest Rachoene, MEC for Public Works, Roads, and Infrastructure, to reinstate Roads Agency Limpopo (RAL) CEO Gabriel Maluleke and the RAL board following their illegal removal. 

This ruling, delivered by Judge Marisa Naude-Odendaal on Tuesday, October 8th, set aside Rachoene’s decision to dissolve the board on 31 July 2024, leading to Maluleke’s suspension on 30 August 2024. 

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Xinhua Think Tank Report Warns Of Media Challenges From AI Misuse

Xinhua News Agency on Monday released a think tank report highlighting challenges and risks for the media industry caused by misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by the think tank under Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Report: AI Technology Empowers Media Development

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the news media industry, offering new production drivers, improved user experiences and promising industry prospects, according to a think tank report released on Monday.

The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by the think tank under Xinhua News Agency during the ongoing sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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Think Tank Report On News Media Responsibility, Mission In AI Era Released At World Media Summit

A think tank report on the pros and cons of artificial intelligence (AI) for global news media was released on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 6th World Media Summit.

The report, titled “Responsibility and Mission of News Media in AI Era,” was released by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency, China’s national news agency.

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6th World Media Summit Opens In Urumqi, China

The 6th World Media Summit opened on Monday morning in Urumqi, capital city of northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Themed “Artificial Intelligence and Media Transformation,” the summit gathered over 500 participants from 106 countries and regions, including representatives of 208 mainstream media outlets, government agencies and international organizations.

The event was co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the regional government of Xinjiang. 

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Former CEO of Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) AHUIWI Netshidaulu

Lepelle Northern Water Chairperson Accused of Defeating The Ends of Justice To Protect Tender Corruption Suspects  

AHUIWI Netshidaulu, the former CEO of water utility Lepelle Northern Water (LNW), has accused the board’s chairperson, Dr Nndweleni Mphephu, of conspiring and abusing his power to protect a service provider and a senior official charged with criminal activities.  

In an affidavit, Netshidaulu says Dr Mphephu threatened and tried to manipulate him into dropping his ongoing intimidation case against businessman Matome Sefalafala, the owner of Falaz General Trading and Construction (Pty) Ltd, and Phineas Legodi, former LNWREAD MORE

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