POLITICS
Vietnamese, Chinese parties hold theoretical workshop

29 March 2023

The 17th theoretical workshop between the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in an online format on March 29, with focus on experience in social management innovation in the information age.

South African Royal Princesses Network empower young girls on Human Rights Day

24 March 2023

The South African Royal Princesses Network celebrated, Human Rights Day with the children of the House Group, a Johannesburg based home for vulnerable girls.

The aim was to make this day an educational, gifting experience for the children. It was also about motivating young people to know they are loved and cared for, and to encourage them to achieve their goals thus creating hope and instilling confidence in them.

23 March 2023

VNA

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has highlighted the need to establish a social ethical standard in relations and behaviours regarding water resources, especially transboundary water, in accordance with the principles of fairness, equality, rationality, and respect for the rights and interests of other countries in river basins.

He made the call when addressing the opening session of the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York on March 22.

23 March 2023

Astana Times

Kazakh people across the country are preparing to celebrate Nauryz on March 22, along with their Central Asian neighbors, Iranian and Turkic ethnicities and the Kazakh diaspora abroad. Three days’ worth of festivities, including concerts, exhibitions, sports competitions, and folk festivals, will take place on March 21-23.

22 March 2023

This year the celebration of Japan’s National Day took place on 15 March 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa, a day after Ambassador Shigeru Ushio presented his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa where he conveyed the message from His Majesty the Emperor of Japan wishing for the advancement of friendship and goodwill between Japan and South Africa.

Kazakhstan: overlooked nation offers a wealth of opportunity for business

by Michael Gifford

17 March 2023

It is sometimes all too easy to overlook Kazakhstan. Businesspeople and policymakers who may be familiar with more distant, Far Eastern markets often know little of this huge Central Asian country, strategically placed at a crucial geographical and cultural crossroads.

CONSUMER

WCRD 2023: Telecoms infrastructure have helped to reduce other environment-impacting activities

by Oru Leonard

17 March 2023

Danbatta stated this in his opening remarks during the The World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) 2023. He said that this year’s event themed, Empowering Consumers through Clean Energy Transition,“ will allow participants to carefully examine the unintended side-effects of our critical social infrastructure on our environment.

POLITICS
Activities to be held to mark 50 years of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties

16 March 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Official State Visit of President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania should serve to strengthen the bilateral and political ties between South Africa and the East African country.

Welcome to South Africa

14 March 2023

All the continents of the world were represented at Sefako Makgatho Guest House in Tshwane as Heads of Mission presented their Letters of Credence to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, officially beginning their tour of duty. Ramaphosa said that South Africa has always endeavoured to maintain friendly relations with all countries and that it firmly believes in the indivisible unity of humanity and share a responsibility to continuously strive to settle differences between countries peacefully and permanently. Speaking about Africa Ramaphosa said, “The African Continental Free Trade Area is very much aligned with South Africa’s economic growth and development strategy, which places emphasis on regional and continental integration. Therefore, the benefits for Africa is immense as it will also create conditions for greater flows of trade and investment between Africa and the rest of the world.”

Carnival Time

14 March 2023

A wonderful display of light and colour and the party tones of the Caribbean were at the center of the Carnival celebrations at Trinidad and Tobago house in Pretoria. Dr Lovell Francis, High Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago to South Africa hosted a party to remember as guests were also treated to flavourful foods prepared by the Trinidad and Tobago embassy staff. Dancing and parading guests experienced a “capsule” - as Francis called it - of the renowned carnival that happens annually in the Caribbean nation.