Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sino-African Cooperation On Solar Energy Increases Access To Electricity For Local Populations

Participants of the Africa Solar Belt seminar visit a Chinese company specialising in new energy in Beijing in September. Photo: Tianpu New Energy

Access to electricity remains a major challenge in many parts of Africa. In remote villages, people still rely on candles or paraffin lamps for light after dark. Even in large cities that are connected to the grid, power cuts are common. Fortunately, Africa has a wealth of renewable energy resources, especially solar energy. Areas such… Continue reading Sino-African Cooperation On Solar Energy Increases Access To Electricity For Local Populations

Seeking Harmony With Nature

How does China’s green transformation deliver accessible and sustainable benefits to its people? And how do its wisdom and commitment contribute to building a community of all life on Earth? African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit

The North Gauteng High Court has scolded Higher Education and Innovation Minister Blade Nzimande for defying an order preventing him from appointing an administrator for the University of South Africa (Unisa) to replace Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenkaBula.

Cameron Dugmore, an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament in the National Assembly, has commended the University of South Africa (UNISA) for receiving an unqualified audit opinion for the 2022/2023 financial year. In a statement released on Tuesday October 29th, Dugmore praised the university’s contributions to shaping Africa’s intellectual future, and attributed this achievement… Continue reading MP Commends UNISA For Unqualified Audit

Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi

Malawian Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda (left) and Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Long Zhou sign an MoU on cooperation between hospitals of the two countries in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, on 12 July. Photo: Chinese Embassy In Malawi

China has been sending medical doctors to provide health services in Malawi’s clinics since 2008. This is in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all ages by 2030. Since the first group of 12 Chinese medical workers arrived in Malawi, 11 groups have… Continue reading Chinese Medical Equipment Proves Valuable In Providing Quality Health Care In Malawi

UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals

World leaders at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, India. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's decision to skip the summit suggests they regard BRICS as far more important than G20. (Photo: CGTN).

India has made significant strides in reducing poverty, expanding electrification and access to drinking water, and improving sanitation. This was stated by Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in an interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. She said that partnering with a republic that is achieving such results… Continue reading UN Recognises India’s Progress In Achieving The Sustainable Development Goals

UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035

The University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Sociological Research and Practice is mired in controversy after releasing a report whose credibility has come into question.

University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, has emphasized that the institution is undergoing necessary transformation and has a “renewed” mandate underpinned by societal impact. He was delivering his keynote address at the official launch of the university’s Strategic Plan 2035, which will guide the university’s growth and development over the… Continue reading UJ Undergoing ‘Necessary Transformation’, Says Vice Chancellor As University Launches Strategic Plan 2035

Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is holding a two-day strategic Lekgotla aimed at reflecting on the institution’s progress towards its strategic goals and charting a path forward for the current academic year and beyond. This year’s Lekgotla, held in Benoni on the East Rand, will prioritize enrollment management, a key area for Unisa, said… Continue reading Unisa Holds Strategic Lekgotla to Chart Future Course

China-EU Think Tank Forum Highlights New Quality Productive Forces

Fabrizio Hochschild, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations (UN), described China’s strategy sets as a progressive model that aligns with the UN’s vision for digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation. The Xinhua Institute released a report on new quality productive forces and hosted the China-Europe Think Tank Forum here on Wednesday. Experts attending the… Continue reading China-EU Think Tank Forum Highlights New Quality Productive Forces

Xinhua President Meets UN Global Communications Chief

“Xinhua is one of the most active media organizations worldwide in reporting UN affairs and maintains close cooperation with several UN agencies on public welfare projects,” President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua said. President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua on Thursday met with UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications Melissa Fleming, during which the… Continue reading Xinhua President Meets UN Global Communications Chief