October 2026

Month: October 2026

CGTN launches dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026

Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 17, CGTN launched a dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026. Under this year’s theme, “Beyond Poverty: Pathways to Shared Development in […]

CGTN: Breaking Through: Why the Long March Still Matters to China and the World

BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Breaking through is a phrase that resonates with many Chinese people nowadays. Facing current challenges, it connects them to an epic military expedition that took place almost a century ago. “It is an odyssey unequalled in modern times.” So wrote American journalist Edgar Snow 90 years ago, after […]

Transnet Secures R6.6 Billion Deal to Bolster Locomotive Fleet

Accra:Transnet Engineering and Wabtec have entered into a significant Material and Technical Support Agreement valued at approximately R6.6 billion. This long-term deal is set to enhance the performance and reliability of Transnet’s locomotive fleet, …

Green ID Book to Be Phased Out by 2028 in Favor of Smart ID Cards

Accra:The iconic green barcoded identity book, a significant symbol of South African history and heritage, is set to be phased out by 2028. For many South Africans, this document represents both the legacy of the country’s democratic transition in 199…