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South Africa sends 50 graduates to China for e-commerce training
2+ hour, 57+ min ago (370+ words) On Monday, South Africa sent 50 graduates to China for a year-long training program in e-commerce, aimed at equipping them with skills to secure employment or establish their own businesses upon their return. The graduates were selected from 21 technical, vocational, and…...
China to speed up zero-tariff steps for African exports in Lesotho
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (230+ words) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that Beijing will accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures for African exports in Lesotho, and provide greater facilitation for its specialty products to enter China to support the nation's development. Wang made…...
Africa calls for dialogue, respect for international law
1+ week, 2+ day ago (345+ words) African leaders and political groups have expressed alarm over the United States' military action in Venezuela, calling for restraint, dialogue and respect for international law, while warning of wider global repercussions. The African Union said on Saturday it is following…...
G20 Johannesburg summit calls for improving global governance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (366+ words) JOHANNESBURG-- The 20th Group of 20 (G20) Summit opened here Saturday, adopting a declaration calling for more equitable global governance. This is the first time the G20 summit has been held in Africa. Under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," the two-day event highlights…...
Africa Tech Festival kicks off in South Africa with focus on inclusive digital future
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (286+ words) CAPE TOWN - The Africa Tech Festival kicked off on Tuesday in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, gathering innovators, policymakers, and investors to explore how technology can drive a more inclusive digital future for Africa. Delivering the keynote…...
Partnership fuels Africa's digital leap
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (587+ words) As Africa pushes to bridge its digital divide, policymakers and technology leaders said deepening technology cooperation with China is accelerating the continent's digital transformation " from affordable smartphones to expanding broadband networks and skills development. With the continent's digital economy projected…...
Botswana calls for youth, local communities to seize mining opportunities, diversify economy
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) GABORONE - The government of Botswana and financial institutions on Tuesday called on the country's youth and local communities to actively pursue partnerships and financing opportunities to participate in the mining sector and help shape the southern African country's future. Delivering…...
Malawian president abolishes school fees, pledges to end hunger
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (174+ words) THYOLO, Malawi - Malawian President Peter Mutharika on Sunday announced free primary, secondary education starting from January 2026, while assuring citizens that his government is procuring 200,000 metric tons of maize from neighboring Zambia to feed more than four million food-insecure people in…...
Expert welcomes Zambia's signing of debt restructuring deals with Chinese lenders
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (172+ words) LUSAKA -- An economist on Wednesday welcomed Zambia's signing of bilateral debt restructuring agreements covering part of its obligations to Chinese lenders. Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane announced on Tuesday that the Zambian government inked the agreements with several…...
Meeting keeps hope alive for women
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (539+ words) Thirty years ago, in Beijing, a conference changed the life of a woman " then a successful business executive from Malawi " who would later become her country's president. Her name is Joyce Banda. When I spoke with Banda in China last…...