South Africa is facing renewed economic uncertainty following a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, a development that could reverberate through fuel prices, inflation and monetary policy in Africa’s most industrialised economy. Although the conflict is unfolding thousands of kilometres away, analysts warn that its economic consequences may land quickly on…
BEIJING, March 3, 2026 The 4th Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China’s top political advisory body, will be held in Beijing from March 4 to 11, 2026, Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the session, announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The session is set to open…
Flights departing South Africa have been suspended on several major Middle Eastern carriers following military action by the United States and Israel in Iran, triggering widespread airspace closures across the Gulf region. Authorities confirmed that the airspace over the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan has been temporarily closed due to…
A South African advocacy group representing minority interests has partnered with a United States political organisation to launch an international campaign calling for the appointment of a US special envoy focused on Afrikaners and other cultural minorities. Lex Libertas, led by Ernst Roets, confirmed this week that it has formalised cooperation with the New York…
A corruption investigation into South Africa’s immigration system has uncovered allegations that a former senior Home Affairs administrator enriched herself through a fraudulent visa approval scheme, allegedly using the proceeds to build a luxury residence in Limpopo. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), acting on authority granted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2024, has been probing…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid an official visit to China from February 25 to 26. On the 26, his special aircraft landed in Hangzhou, the second stop of his China trip. A member of the Chancellor’s delegation said he is very much like the West Lake and recommended trying Longjing tea.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is paying an official visit to China from February 25 to 26. Merz arrived at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport at 12:17 on February 26, as he continued his visit to China in his second stop.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics on the afternoon of Feb 26. Wang Xingxing, founder of Unitree Robotics, said German is an important market, hoping to establish more cooperation with more German companies to promote the development of global intelligent robotics industry during an interview with ZICC reporters.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics on the afternoon of Feb 26, accompanied by around 30 senior executives from leading German companies. At the site, Unitree’s robots performed the traditional Chinese martial art.（Zhejiang International Communication Center）
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his official visit to China in Hangzhou with senior executives from around 30 leading German companies, on Feb 26. Roland Busch, President of Siemens AG, said that Hangzhou, home to top technology companies, has a chance to be the Silicon Valley of China during an interview with ZICC reporters. （Zhejiang…
