SA to participate in Ministerial Belt and Road Science and Technology Conference

6 June 2025

Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Professor Blade Nzimande is set to lead South Africa’s delegation to the Second Ministerial Belt and Road Science and Technology Conference in China next week. “The Belt and Road Science and Technology Conference presents South Africa with a unique opportunity to enhance cooperation with the People’s Republic of China in key technology areas such as artificial intelligence, future energy, transport systems, and traditional medicines.”

Extreme winter weather expected to start this weekend

6 June 2025

A particularly intense cut-off low system, associated with severe and extreme winter weather, is expected to affect South Africa in the coming days. It will persist until at least the middle of next week over the eastern provinces, said the South African Weather Service (SAWS). The weather service indicated that this system will begin affecting the Western and Northern Cape early on Saturday morning, 7 June 2025.

Economic Watch: China's equipment renewal program effectively drives domestic demand

 
BEIJING, 6 June 2025 (Xinhua) -- Since the beginning of the year, Jiangsu Tengsheng Textile Technology Group Co., Ltd. has been a hub of activity. Their participation in a national initiative has set the textile manufacturer on a promising path for a brighter future.

China's policy synergy sustains growth, stabilizes employment

BEIJING, 6 June 2025 (Xinhua) -- Amid mounting global uncertainties and a complex external environment, China is reinforcing its commitment to high-quality development to bolster economic stability and resilience.

China's economy on steady upward trajectory amid external challenges: Official

BEIJING, 6 June 2025 (Xinhua) -- Building on a positive start in the first quarter of 2025, China's economy is continuing to make steady progress, said Ding Lin, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission.

Conference on Financing seen as an enabler for SDGs

4 June 2025

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) has been described as a crucial opportunity to reshape the global financial system in support of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SA, Lesotho enhance trade and investment relations

4 June 2025

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and the Lesotho Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development have agreed to enhance trade and investment to advance shared interests. This emanated from a meeting which was held in Pretoria on Tuesday.

West Africa Economic Summit: A Call to Action for Regional Prosperity

by Oru Leonard - News Dot Africa

4 June 2025 

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has urged West African ambassadors to support the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja. The summit, scheduled for June 20-21, 2025, aims to promote economic integration, trade, and investment in the region.

Zheng loses to Sabalenka in French Open quarters 

Aryna Sabalenka reacts during the women's singles quarterfinal between Zheng Qinwen of China and Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros, Paris, France, June 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

PARIS, 4 June 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Zheng Qinwen lost to world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 7-6 (3), 6-3 in the women's singles quarterfinals at the French Open on Tuesday.

Update: Xi's article on building China into leading country in education to be published   

BEIJING, 4 June 2025 (Xinhua) -- An article by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on accelerating the building of China into a leading country in education will be published on Sunday.

Nigeria to Host West Africa Economic Summit 2025

by Oru Leonard - News Dot Africa

Abuja, Nigeria - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has announced that Nigeria will host the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) 2025. The summit will take place from June 20 to 21, 2025, at the Abuja International Conference Centre (AICC).