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Thursday, May 15, 2025

WATCH: SONA praise singer refers to Ramphosa as 'Cupcake' – met with laughter and applause

Xhosa-speaking imbongi was honoured with one of the important elements of the SONA.

News Politics
Melanie Peters|Published

Undemocratic elements in GNU undermine democracy

By Michael Andisile MayaloIn recent discussions about national unity, the Government of National Unity (GNU) concept has gained traction as a potential solution to political fragmentation and discord. The appeal of a GNU lies in its promise to bring together diverse political factions to form a stable, inclusive administration.

The Star Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

'Oriental Paris' set to be China's global business centre

Shanghai is looking to expand its business with Africa

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

China widens its manufacturing base to IT and science

The country is turning its focus to rebranding its tagline to “designed in China”.

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Kim's antics sure to keep Trump, Xi chats lively this week

Trump, the first visiting foreign head of state after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Xi Jinping's firm grip on power

Xi’s military thinking and the party’s “absolute” control over the military included in its constitution.

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Xi re-elected as China's Communist Party Central Committee secretary

President Xi Jinping continues as general secretary of the CPC Central Committee and leader one of the world's superpowers.

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Melanie Peters|Published

World's largest political party maps the future at congress

Chinese Communist Party to appoint top brass

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Xi heralds "new era" for China

The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China is underway

News World
Melanie Peters|Published

China a leader among major economies - Xi

In the past five years, China's gross domestic product grew from 54 to 80 trillion yuan, said the country's president Xi Jinping.

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Melanie Peters|Published

WhatsApp, Pooh Bear latest victims of China's censorship

The country’s so-called Great Firewall, is becoming tighter with Whatsapp being the latest social media giant to be affected.

Weekend Argus Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Beijing pours funds into global fight against cybercrime

100 criminal investigation laboratories to be built in developing countries, mostly in Africa.

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Making sense of social media requires brains and robots

More than 300 journalists attend the Media Co-operation Forum on the Belt And Road in China

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

China braves politics of Middle East

The country welcomed the Arab states for a large-scale economic and trade conference

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Melanie Peters|Published

Xi opens plenary session, calls on Brics to 'redouble efforts'

Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened the plenary session, calling on Brics countries to intensify its cooperation to stimulate growth potential.

News World
Melanie Peters|Published

Africa has great investment potential, Zuma tells Brics forum

President Jacob Zuma told the Brics Business Forum that the Mckinsey Report showed that Africa holds huge potential for international investors.

News Politics
Melanie Peters|Published

Xi calls for promotion of 'Brics Plus' approach

More emerging market should get involved, Chinese President Xi Jinping during his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the Brics Business Forum.

News World
Melanie Peters|Published

Brics seeks to beat challenges

Leaders, ministers and officials will strengthen ties and raise issues involving Brics economies and politics.

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Melanie Peters|Published

Brics summit to kick off in China

More than 1200 delegates and members of the media are expected to be hosted for the Xiamen event.

News Politics
Melanie Peters|Published

Balance of power sways to China in run-up to 9th Brics summit

Close to 1200 delegates are expected to attend the summit which begins Sunday and ends on Tuesday.

Weekend Argus News
Melanie Peters|Published

A new Chinese martial arts movie hero rolls into town

Jing Wu is the star of is the star of China’s record-breaking box office action movie Wolf Warrior II.

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

China seeks gaming ban on children playing after midnight

Could your teen be suffering from 'Internet Addiction Disorder'?

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

Tai chi is big in China and its influence is spreading globally

In Cape Town, a number of trendy spots offer eastern remedies, from traditional Chinese medicine to tai chi

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published

China has embarked on swift course in cruise shipbuilding

The Chinese are hankering to gain a foothold in the higher-value cruise vessel building sector.

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Melanie Peters|Published

China has embarked on swift course in cruise shipbuilding

The Chinese are hankering to gain a foothold in the higher-value cruise vessel building sector

News Opinion
Melanie Peters|Published