A dialogue on promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges between media organizations and think tanks of China and Japan was held in Tokyo on Tuesday. Japanese attendees said that media outlets and think tanks play a vital role in promoting mutual understanding in the current international situation. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

The G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20 February. Fifteen Foreign Ministers and four Deputy Foreign Ministers arrived for the meeting. The event was opened by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He emphasised that the G20 leaders’ summit will be held in Africa for the first time, which stresses the growing importance of the continent in global economic, political, and environmental discussions. The South African leader noted that countries need to achieve the UN Sustainable…

Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Marumo Gallants are on the verge of appointing a new Head Coach. This comes after Bahlabane Ba Ntwa gave Dan Malesela the boot, as confirmed on Friday morning, 21 February. Malesela has headed to the exit with Technical Director, Molefi Ntseki. “Marumo Gallants FC has released Head Coach Dan Malesela and Technical Director Molefi Ntseki following the club’s struggle to improve its league standing,” reads the club’s statement. “Currently 14th on the log with just…

“It’s much better to see China for yourself.” TBS Television Chairman & Director Takashi Sasaki has pledged to enhance his network’s coverage of Chinese culture as well as people-to-people exchanges. “Chance of China is the world’s chance, and Japan’s chance,” he said on the sidelines of a media and think tank cultural dialogue in Tokyo. Produced by Xinhua Global Service. African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua met with Katsuhiko Sakai, president of Japan’s Jiji Press, in Tokyo on Tuesday, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance media cooperation. Noting that the media is an important bridge for political exchanges, economic cooperation and cultural exchanges among countries, Fu pointed out that over the years, journalists from the Chinese and Japanese media have recorded a large number of touching stories and historic moments reflecting the friendly exchanges between the…

On February 15, the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) and Russian military instructors conducted a joint operation in the Sam Ouandja area (Vakaga prefecture) in the eastern part of the Central African Republic. As a result, they released six children who were enslaved by Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA is a Ugandan nationalist group. It is famous around the world for its ruthless actions. The LRA abducts children, enslaves them and uses them…

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have been pitted against North African clubs in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League. The draw was conducted in Doha, Qatar, on Thursday afternoon. Pirates, who won this competition in 1995, have been drawn against Algerian side, MC Alger, and the tie will be played over two legs with Pirates set to start away and look to finish the job at home in the second leg. If Pirates make it to the semis, they’ll…

Fulufhelo Netswera is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management Sciences at Durban University of Technology (DUT). He is a South African scholar and the head of the BRICS Research Institute. Fulufhelo Netswera is the author of numerous publications dedicated to the key aspects of BRICS development. In his works, Professor emphasises the importance of cooperation between BRICS members, especially in the field of environment, finance, and food security. Being the Head of the BRICS Research Institute, could you…

The heavy rains that battered Durban and other areas in KwaZulu-Natal have claimed six lives in different places. The death toll is expected to rise as disaster teams are still combing affected areas across the province. The provisional death toll was announced by the eThekwini Municipality, confirming four deaths, while KwaZulu-Natal Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi added others while speaking in Pietermaritzburg.  The four fatalities in eThekwini were reported in Folweni, KwaMakhutha, Demat and Ensimbini…

Sekhukhune United’s versatile player Shaun Mogaila made a sensational return to the Betway Premiership last night, four months after he was charged with culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving.  The 29-year-old right-wing player played for 90 minutes and registered an assist on Andy Boyeli’s first goal, helping Ba Bina Noko clinch a convincing 4-2 victory against the Kwazulu Natal outfit Amazulu at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Wednesday, February 19.  In November 2024, the Thembisa Magistrate’s Court…