White paper highlights historic human rights progress in Xizang

All-round and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause in China’s XizangREAD MORE

China remains an “ideal, secure and promising” destination for foreign investors: Xi

China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while meeting with representatives of…

Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren

Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of…

ANC Peter Mokaba Region set to postpone elective conference

The ANC’s Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo is set to be postponed after some branches failed to hold their branch general meetings (BGM) to nominate conference…

UAE unveils new 100-dirham banknote featuring sustainable design

The UAE Central Bank has officially launched a new 100-dirham polymer banknote, showcasing cutting-edge security features and innovative designs, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a…

King Misuzulu Recorded Ranting and Using Expletives Against Family Members Before Chasing them Out of Palace

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has once again been caught in an embarrassing situation that was recorded on tape and now doing rounds on social media. The…

Egypt plans to expand establishment of nurseries and kindergartens

Egypt held a meeting of the Higher Consultative Committee for Human Capital Development. The meeting discussed measures to improve the education and healthcare systems, according…

IFP Poaches EFF, ATM and DA Members ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has unveiled top regional leaders it has poached from the EFF, African Transformation Movement and the DA. The unveiling of…

BRICS WBA Global Сhairperson Monica Monteiro: Collaboration between BRICS countries can result in more robust support networks for women entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneur Forum (WEFORUM) was held 26-27 March in Minas Gerais, Brazil, gathering over 1,150 participants, with the possibility of attending the event via videoconference. The…

Motormouth Former ANC MP Boy Mamabolo Fires Broadsides at ANC NEC Member and Late former ANCYL Chairperson

The controversial former ANC Member of Parliament Boy Mamabolo has attacked former Limpopo ANC Youth League Chairperson Mathews Mabalane, saying he must “rot in hell”.

Mabalane passed away on Sunday, 30 March 2025.

He served as a communication officer and legal advisor to ANC NEC member Onnica Kwakwa (formerly Moloi) during her tenure as Limpopo MEC of Sports, Arts and culture, passed away on Sunday, 30 March 2025.

Following Kwakwa’s announcement on Facebook that Malebana passed away, Mamabolo labelled itREAD MORE

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White paper highlights historic human rights progress in Xizang

All-round and historic progress has been made in the human rights cause in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, according to a white paper released on Friday.

The document, titled “Human Rights in Xizang in the New Era,” was released by the State Council Information Office at a press conference held in Lhasa, capital city of the region.

The Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese government have implemented effective measures to develop the economy, improve living standards and people’s well-being,READ MORE

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China remains an “ideal, secure and promising” destination for foreign investors: Xi

China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while meeting with representatives of the international business community in Beijing on Friday.

Xi pointed out that the country, which is on a Chinese path to modernization in all respects, has been a major contributor to and anchor of stability for global growth for many years.

Committed to the fundamental national policy of opening up to the world, China isREAD MORE

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Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren

Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS.

IA cites a statement by Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. He was speaking at a meeting with Education Minister Reza Morad Sahraei and members of the AI working group.

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ANC Peter Mokaba Region set to postpone elective conference

The ANC’s Peter Mokaba region in Limpopo is set to be postponed after some branches failed to hold their branch general meetings (BGM) to nominate conference delegates. 

The regional conference, scheduled for April 25-27, was billed to elect a new leadership that would lead the party’s 2026 Local Government Elections campaign. 

The ANC’s regional task team (RTT) spokesman Adolph Rapetswa confirmed to African Times that the conference is likely to experience another delay, due to BGMs extensions. 

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UAE unveils new 100-dirham banknote featuring sustainable design

The UAE Central Bank has officially launched a new 100-dirham polymer banknote, showcasing cutting-edge security features and innovative designs, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.

This release is part of the third issuance of the UAE’s national currency, aligning with the nation’s commitment to sustainability and its ambitious development vision.

The new banknote maintains the red colour gradients of the existing design for ease of recognition but incorporates advancedREAD MORE

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King Misuzulu Recorded Ranting and Using Expletives Against Family Members Before Chasing them Out of Palace

King Misuzulu KaZwelithini has once again been caught in an embarrassing situation that was recorded on tape and now doing rounds on social media.

The Zulu King was caught using insulting and sexist language against Princess Nomkhosi who had come to see him.

It is not clear when the audio was recorded as no one within the Zulu royal court wants to talk about it. It is also not clear who recorded the heated meeting and for what purposes.

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Egypt plans to expand establishment of nurseries and kindergartens

Egypt held a meeting of the Higher Consultative Committee for Human Capital Development. The meeting discussed measures to improve the education and healthcare systems, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.

Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, emphasised the importance of integrating these spheres to create a healthy and educated generation. The participants of the meeting paid special attention to the development ofREAD MORE

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IFP Poaches EFF, ATM and DA Members ahead of 2026 Local Government Elections

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has unveiled top regional leaders it has poached from the EFF, African Transformation Movement and the DA.

The unveiling of the members took place in Durban today, 28 March 2025 and it was presided over by Thami Ntuli, the chairperson of the IFP in KwaZulu-Natal.

Ntuli is also the Premier of the province in the government of provincial unity involving the IFP, ANC, DA and the National Freedom Party.

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BRICS WBA Global Сhairperson Monica Monteiro: Collaboration between BRICS countries can result in more robust support networks for women entrepreneurs

Women Entrepreneur Forum (WEFORUM) was held 26-27 March in Minas Gerais, Brazil, gathering over 1,150 participants, with the possibility of attending the event via videoconference.

The event provided a platform to discuss key issues related to women’s leadership in the economic, innovation, and sustainable business sectors, as well as to promote best practices for gender equality in the corporate environment.

The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, highlighted that women tend to have a “more long-term, less immediate perspective,” emphasising thatREAD MORE

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