The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) was a prime opportunity for Citygreen Sports, a Chinese supplier of synthetic turf, to boost its visibility. “Africa is one of our main markets. The expo allows us to showcase our products to African customers and engage directly with government representatives to discuss potential projects,” Wu Huan,… Continue reading The Central Chinese Province Emerges as a Key Player in China-African Trade and Investment Cooperation
External Forces Instigator Undermining China’s Relations with Countries in South China Sea Region: Report
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — In recent years, external forces led by the United States have leveraged the South China Sea issue as a means to contain China, instigating claimant states to provoke China, according to a report released on Thursday. The report, titled “Incitement, Threats, and Lies — The Truth about External Forces Interfering… Continue reading External Forces Instigator Undermining China’s Relations with Countries in South China Sea Region: Report
Bafana Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has named a 48-man preliminary squad for next month’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, including the injured Themba Zwane. Bafana Bafana will battle neighbours Lesotho ‘away’ at the Free State Stadium on 5 September, before hosting Nigeria at the same venue four days later. African Times reported earlier on Thursday that… Continue reading Bafana Squad Announced for World Cup Qualifiers
Son to Appear in Court for Brutal Murder of His Mother
Limpopo – A 38-year-old man is expected to appear before the Nebo Magistrate’s Court tomorrow after he was arrested for the brutal murder of his 61-year-old mother at Glen Cowie, Mochadi village, on Wednesday. Limpopo Police Spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba said the police received a call from one of the community members at about 10:00… Continue reading Son to Appear in Court for Brutal Murder of His Mother
China to Build Maritime Community with Shared Future in South China Sea with Regional Countries: Report
BEIJING, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) — China stands ready to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, according to a think tank report issued early this June. The report, titled “Making the South China Sea a Sea of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation: China’s Actions,” was… Continue reading China to Build Maritime Community with Shared Future in South China Sea with Regional Countries: Report
Principal Out on Bail for Sexual Assault of a Learner
Limpopo – A 51-year-old Capricorn District school principal, Cornelius Sebothoma accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old Grade 12 learner was granted a bail of R3, 000 by the Polokwane Magistrates’ Court today. The Regional Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mashudu Dzhangi Malabi said the principal’s bail conditions include that he must not interfere… Continue reading Principal Out on Bail for Sexual Assault of a Learner
What the Newly Established Mediation Body in China’s Hong Kong Means for Africa
In a world fraying under geopolitical tensions, legal asymmetry, and fragmented global governance, the launch of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed) in China’s Hong Kong on 30 May is much more than a diplomatic novelty. It is a strategic recalibration of how the Global South, particularly African nations, might resolve disputes without surrendering sovereignty… Continue reading What the Newly Established Mediation Body in China’s Hong Kong Means for Africa
‘Mshishi’ Sidelined for Two Months
Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana midfielder Themba Zwane has suffered a fresh injury setback. ‘Mshishi,’ as Zwane is affectionately known, has to contend with a thigh injury this time, on the back of an Achilles tendon injury that kept him out for the better part of last season. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has confirmed Zwane… Continue reading ‘Mshishi’ Sidelined for Two Months
Mozambican Prosecutor Calls for Accountability After Crashes That Killed 35
The Attorney General of Mozambique has called for criminal accountability of those responsible for a series of road accidents that left 35 people dead in the country’s south on Monday. “We must study the causes (…) and once we obtain the results of these inquiries, with the causes clarified, we must start taking seriously the… Continue reading Mozambican Prosecutor Calls for Accountability After Crashes That Killed 35
From Solar Seas to Smart Hydropower, Young Global Leaders Explore China’s Green Energy Transformation
Donning safety helmets and life jackets, a group of young leaders and energy experts from around the world boarded a vessel early in the morning on 5 June. As the boat glided over glassy waters, the rising sun cast a golden sheen across the open sea, turning the horizon into a glowing canvas of light… Continue reading From Solar Seas to Smart Hydropower, Young Global Leaders Explore China’s Green Energy Transformation