Kazakhstan, on the eve of important milestone

The start of this year could not have been any more different for Kazakhstan when compared to the tragic January of 2022. Just over 12 months ago, our country was amidst a violent coup attempt orchestrated by groups that wanted to see our nation collapse. There was a real possibility that Kazakhstan’s statehood would fall apart from within, which would have had reverberating consequences well beyond Central Asia.

China releases position paper on Ukraine crisis political settlement

A Ukrainian serviceman stands near a destroyed Russian tank in the northeastern city of Trostyanets, March 29, 2022. /AFP

28 February 2023

CGTN

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday released a 12-point position paper on a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

BUSINESS
Vietnam eyes 1 billion USD from seaculture product exports by 2025

Vietnam expects to rake in between 800,000 to 1 billion USD worth of seaculture product exports by 2025, according to a development project of the sector towards 2030 with a vision to 2045.

Monday, February 27, 2023

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam expects to rake in between 800,000 to 1 billion USD worth of seaculture product exports by 2025, according to a development project of the sector towards 2030 with a vision to 2045.

ChinAfrica
Moving Towards a Shared Future
The call to build a community of shared future for humanity reaffirms the imperative of preserving the common home of humanity
By Charles Onunaiju

27 February 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a speech at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Russia on 23 March 2013, enunciated and outlined the concept of a community of shared future for humanity, giving structural coherence to the emerging trend of the commonality of human aspirations and concerns.

MEDIA STATEMENT

Government saddened by the passing of Rafiq Rohan

27 February 2023

The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of a distinguished South African, veteran editor Rafiq Rohan.Rohan passed away yesterday, 26 February 2023, in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province.

Traditional Leaders from the Mpondo Kingdom, Mpumalanga and North West enhance Royal relations and forge strategic partnerships

By HRH Stella Sigcau

24 February 2023

Nkosi Jongilanga Sigcau, Chairperson of the Alfred Nzo Local House of Traditional Leaders will lead a delegation of chiefs to the North West and to Mpumalanga from 4-9 March 2023.

Traditional Leaders to converge on Komjekejeke Heritage Site for the Commemoration of King Silamba

By HRH Stella Sigcau

24 February 2023

Traditional Leaders will converge at Komjekejeke Heritage Site in the Ndebele Kingdom on 4 March 2023 to commemorate the legendary King of amaNdebele Silamba who played a meaningful role in preserving the culture and heritage of the Ndebele nation.

Politics

Xi Jinping stresses importance to grasp, carry forward Lei Feng spirit 

 23 February 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of gaining a deep understanding of the Lei Feng spirit so that the spirit will shine more brightly in the new era.

BUSINESS

Vietnam’s trade value reaches 72 bln USD by mid- February

23 February 2023

According to the General Department of Vietnam Customs, from the beginning of this year to February 15, the country's total trade valued topped 72 billion USD, with export turnover standing at 37 billion USD and a trade surplus of nearly 1.7 billion USD.

Disability-inclusive business models for an enabling environment

23 February 2023

I have led many groups of visitors to our “chocolate factory” run entirely by persons with disabilities. The expressions of awe and amazement on the faces of my guests never fail to warm my heart. Enter our training centre for chocolate making and you will see to your left, visually impaired staff, meticulously wrapping chocolate bars with high precision, due to their heightened sense of touch and space.

Mampuru hailed as legendary King who resisted colonialism

by HRH Stella Sigcau 

23 February 2023

The Minister of DIRCO, Dr Naledi Pandor delivering her key note address during the Commemoration of the late King Mampuru II held in Mamone, Jane Furse in Limpopo on 28 January 2023, hailed King Mampuru II as one of the great African Kings who resisted colonialism. She said, “former President Dr Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela regarded him as one of the nation’s heroes who was at the forefront of the wars of resistance and spoke of him with respect and admiration.”