INDONESIA aimed to bolster its trade ties with African nations this week at a summit in Bali, though many top African leaders opted for China’s high-profile Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. While representatives from 29 African nations attended the…
DANIEL Mthimkhulu, the former chief engineer of South Africa’s state-owned Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fabricating his qualifications. Mthimkhulu, once celebrated for his rapid rise to the top of Prasa, falsely…
FORMER French prime minister Édouard Philippe, considered one of the country’s most popular politicians, has announced that he plans to run in the 2027 presidential elections. Philippe, who served as current President Emmanuel Macron’s first prime minister from 2017-2020, made…
UKRAINIAN Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, is also leaving his post as part of a major government reshuffle after two and a half years of war. The 43-year-old career diplomat took over the Foreign Ministry in 2020, before Russia launched its…
Danfoss, the global industrial Danish-based group, is proud to announce its participation at the upcoming free-to-attend Electra Mining Africa 2024 show, one of the continent’s premier mining and industrial exhibitions. This year’s event, taking place from September 2 to 6…
China has expressed strong support for South Africa’s efforts in holding Israel accountable at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over alleged genocide in Gaza. This praise was highlighted in a joint statement issued on Monday after Chinese President…
NOMCEBO Zuma, the 21-year-old daughter of South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma, was officially confirmed as the fiancée of King Mswati III during Eswatini’s annual Reed Dance ceremony. The traditional event took place at the Ludzidzini Royal Village in Lobamba,…
MALI’S military junta has entered into a significant defence agreement with Chinese arms manufacturer Norinco, marking a new chapter in the country’s military strategy. The deal, finalised on Monday in Beijing, was signed by Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara…
THE ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of ‘Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future’. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant…
THE Mastercard Foundation is set to host two significant events during the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) on September 22, 2024. These events will spotlight critical issues surrounding girls’ education and women’s economic empowerment in Africa, taking place…
