Simphiwe Zondi in Johannesburg, South Africa, was especially happy on 16 April. At the 2024 Job Fair of the Chinese-Invested Enterprises in South Africa held in the Gallagher Convention Centre on that day, he presented his CV and immediately secured a job as a technical director at the South Africa subsidiary of PowerChina, which ranked 105th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2023. He was one of the few applicants who signed employment contracts at the job fair.  “I cannot reveal…

Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support, soon after she got admitted at the clinic.  Wahome, 30, initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County, Kenya, which seemed well organised; but she later realised that constant power outages at the facility seriously compromised the quality of care at the clinic.  “I discovered that I had fibroids two years ago and decided to take some herbal…

In an inspirational speech in 1996, then South African Deputy President Thabo Mbeki said, “Whatever the setbacks of the moment, nothing can stop us now! Whatever the difficulties, Africa shall be at peace! However improbable it may sound to the sceptics, Africa will prosper!”   The 37th African Union (AU) Summit was convened in Addis Ababa on 17 February, where leaders from across Africa converged to deliberate on pressing issues and chart a course for the future of the continent. The…

A demonstration zone focusing on almost zero emissions began operations on Monday in Boao, south China’s Hainan Province. A launching ceremony was held in Boao’s Dongyu Island for the “Boao Nearly Zero Carbon Demonstration Zone,” a project jointly built by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Hainan provincial government. By incorporating emission reduction technologies and taking various innovative practices and measures, the demonstration zone is able to achieve balance between new energy power generation and consumption. The…

Some 2,000 participants will attend the 2024 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference, scheduled for March 26 to 29 in Boao, a coastal town on China’s island province of Hainan, BFA secretary general Li Baodong said on Tuesday. This year’s conference will draw about 2,000 delegates from over 60 countries and regions and more than 1,100 journalists from about 40 countries and regions. Themed “Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities,” the event will center around five main…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2024 on Sunday in Beijing, and delivered a keynote speech. The China Development Forum 2024 is scheduled for March 24 and March 25. The theme of this year’s forum is “The Continuous Development of China.” This theme reflects the attention and expectations of all sectors for the long-term, steady and high-quality development of the Chinese economy, Li said. Noting that China successfully accomplished its main targets and…

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Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir met with acting Chinese Ambassador to Cairo Zhang Tao to discuss the establishment of a Chinese industrial zone on the Mediterranean coast. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. It will feature both traditional and modern manufacturing. The project is designed to facilitate the transfer of expertise and advanced technology to Egyptian specialists. The growing interest of Chinese companies in setting up factories in Egypt emphasises the potential benefits of combining…

The 2nd session of the 14th convocation of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC, the highest legislative body) has opened in Beijing, the capital of China, which will last until 11 March. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. The session is attended by 2,956 deputies. They will review the government work report and set the agenda for the coming year. At the opening of the session, Premier Li Qiang said the country’s GDP exceeded 126…

Situated in northwest China, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is the largest provincial region in terms of land area and is endowed with rich resources. It is also known as a champion of China’s reform and opening-up, the core of Silk Road Economic Belt, and a springboard for China’s greater openness.  As a microcosm of the Chinese society that is pursuing greater and faster development, Xinjiang has achieved high-quality growth in its own way.  Before the founding of the People’s Republic…