Cape Verde has become the second-least populous country to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after Iceland. Home to 600 000 people, Cape Verde booked their spot after topping Group D, ahead of Cameroon, who have a population of approximately 29 million. The island nation will compete at the global showpiece for the first time.… Continue reading Cape Verde Seal Historic World Cup Qualification
Xi Puts Forward Proposals to Advance Women’s All-Round Development
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday put forward four proposals to accelerate the process of women’s all-round development. Addressing the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women held in Beijing, Xi said that the proposals were introduced to build a wider consensus, open up broader pathways and take… Continue reading Xi Puts Forward Proposals to Advance Women’s All-Round Development
How China Helps Empower Women from Asia to Africa
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — “Women are creators of material and spiritual wealth, and represent an important force driving social development and progress,” Chinese President Xi Jinping once said. Xi made the observation while chairing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment at the UN Headquarters in New York on Sept. 27,… Continue reading How China Helps Empower Women from Asia to Africa
Interview: Further Implementation of Beijing Pledges Needed to Advance Women’s Causes, Says Ex-Women’s Conference Chief
DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — In the 21st century, building a better life is impossible without the all-round progress of women’s causes, and it requires women to contribute more wisdom and strength, said Gertrude Mongella, secretary-general of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in the Chinese capital Beijing in 1995. “What we… Continue reading Interview: Further Implementation of Beijing Pledges Needed to Advance Women’s Causes, Says Ex-Women’s Conference Chief
Sibiya Grilled as Ad Hoc Committee Digs Into Political Capture of Police
Deputy National Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya on Monday appeared before the ad hoc parliamentary committee investigating the alleged capture of police and politicians, facing tough questions from Chief Evidence Leader Norman Arendse SC about his role in the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and his links to controversial figures. The hearing, which… Continue reading Sibiya Grilled as Ad Hoc Committee Digs Into Political Capture of Police
Bafana Captain’s Rallying Call for South Africa in Mbombela Mission
Bafana Bafana skipper Ronwen Williams has insisted that qualifying for next year’s World Cup is certainly mission possible. Williams, who is now on 55 caps, is the longest-serving member of the team and, based on past experiences, believes the time is now after missing qualification for the 2014, 2018, and 2022 global editions. “I still… Continue reading Bafana Captain’s Rallying Call for South Africa in Mbombela Mission
A Journey Home That Ended in Tragedy: 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash as South Africa Grapples With Rising Road Deaths
What was meant to be a hopeful journey home for dozens of travellers from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe turned into a scene of horror and heartbreak on Sunday evening, when a cross-border bus plunged down a steep embankment along the N1 near Ingwe Lodge in Limpopo. The devastating crash claimed 42 lives, including seven children, and… Continue reading A Journey Home That Ended in Tragedy: 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Crash as South Africa Grapples With Rising Road Deaths
42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Tragedy, Dozens Injured in KwaZulu-Natal Scholar Transport Crashes
Two provinces were left reeling on Monday after deadly road accidents claimed and injured dozens, highlighting South Africa’s worsening transport safety crisis – particularly involving public and scholar transport. In Limpopo, at least 42 people, including a 10-month-old baby, were killed when a cross-border bus veered off the N1 near Louis Trichardt and plunged down… Continue reading 42 Dead in Limpopo Bus Tragedy, Dozens Injured in KwaZulu-Natal Scholar Transport Crashes
Ghana Secures Glorious Return to Global Finals
Ghana became the fifth African nation to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup as they confirmed first spot in Group I on Sunday. The Black Stars sealed qualification after beating Comoros 1-0 in Accra. The West Africans will join Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt, among the countries that have already qualified, with more to… Continue reading Ghana Secures Glorious Return to Global Finals
Morocco Keeps Africa’s World Cup Dream Alive
North Africans Morocco will feature in the FIFA U20 World Cup for the first time in 20 years after overcoming the United States of America in the quarterfinals played on Sunday. Morocco’s fairytale campaign continued as they proved too strong for the USA in Rancagua, Chile, winning the match 3-1. The last time Morocco reached… Continue reading Morocco Keeps Africa’s World Cup Dream Alive