Hong Ting Forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernization drive

NAIROBI, 3 April 2025  (Xinhua) -- The 2025 edition of the Hong Ting Forum took place on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, industry executives and media practitioners to explore ways to advance China-Africa cooperation on modernization.

Deputy President Mashatile appoints Ms Gadija Brown as Economic Special Advisor

3 April 2025

The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic South Africa, Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, is pleased to announce the appointment of former MEC for Finance in the Free State Province, Ms Gadija Brown as Special Economic Advisor to the Deputy President.  

Namibia and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Namibian Press Secretary Dr Alfredo Hengari highlights key areas of cooperation between the two countries (video: Namibian Presidency)

2 April 2025

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah received a courtesy visit from Yury Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District of the Russian Federation, to discuss key areas of strategic cooperation between Namibia and Russia.

Namibia Celebrates 35 years of Independence

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

1 April 2025

The historic inauguration of Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first female President of the Republic of Namibia is a clear indication of the societal and political progress that the country has made since its independence on 1 March 1990. 

The Diplomatic Society Welcomes New Heads of Mission

TDS

31 March 2025

"South Africa’s commitment to human rights is central to its foreign policy, promoting solidarity and respect for other nations," said President Cyril Ramaphosa following the letters of credence ceremony for Heads of Mission at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria on 27 March 2025. 

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

BEIJING, 31 March 2025 (Xinhua) -- 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.

Queen Madosini Ndamase elected as the inaugural President of the South African Queens Council
By Stella Sigcau

31 March 2025

Queen Madosini Ndamase was unanimously elected as the first President of the newly established South African Queens Forum at the inaugural meeting that took place on 27-28 March 2025 in Pretoria. She is deputised by Queen Neo Mopeli and elected as Secretary General is Queen Nolutho Matanzima.

White paper highlights historic human rights progress in Xizang

* A white paper, 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 white paper expounded in details on remarkable human rights progress in Xizang in various fields. Xizang enjoys political stability, ethnic unity, economic development, social harmony, and amity among different religions, the document said.

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Earthquake triggers emergency in Thailand, sparks widespread tremors in regional countries

A 30-story building under construction in Bangkok collapsed, trapping at least 43 workers.

Bangkok (VNA) 28 March 2025 - Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency in Bangkok on March 28 afternoon following a powerful earthquake in Myanmar, which caused strong tremors across several countries in the region.

SA, DRC strengthen ties amid security concerns

27 March 2025

South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Thérèse Kayiwamba Wagner, to enhance bilateral cooperation and address ongoing security challenges.

The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, A Defining Moment in Global History and Its Relevance Today

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

26 March 2025

The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, fought between 1987 and 1988 in southern Angola, was a turning point in African and world history. This momentous event not only shifted the balance of power in Southern Africa but also contributed to the end of apartheid, the independence of Namibia, and broader geopolitical transformations. The annual commemoration of this historic battle serves as a reminder of the seismic shifts in global politics and offers an opportunity to correct misinformed narratives that still shape contemporary discourse.