“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

FG TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH CHINA.(PHOTOS).


FG TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL RELATIONS WITH CHINA



Federal Government in its efforts to actualise the Administration's 8-Point Agenda of Renewed Hope, has pledged its commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with the People's Republic of China for deepened economic cooperation that will be mutually beneficial to both countries. 

Vice President, Kashim Shettima, represented by the Minister of State, Ministry of Steel Development,Uba Maigari Ahmadu, stated this at the Mid Autumn Festival and Chinese National Day Celebration held in Lagos.

The Minister reiterated Federal Government's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with China that will lead to expanding trade opportunities and exploring new avenues for investment and technological cooperation. Noting that the Chinese business relationship with Nigeria will bring greater socioeconomic benefits to both nations. 

He stressed the need for  better investment climate, improved infrastructure development, eased business conditions that will open more opportunities in Steel Development, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Technology as well as Communication. 

He emphasized Federal Government's readiness to ensure responsible business practices that will further deepen the collaboration, as according to him, engaging in responsible business practices is crucial for long-term success. 
          
The Commercial Consul at the Chinese Consulate, Mr. Guo Pengwen disclosed that both countries have bilateral trade relationship.

 According to him, Nigeria ranks third in bilateral trade and second in trade and importation. 

Mr Pengwen noted that the exchange of goods and services had diversified Nigeria's export base and strengthened overall economic stability in sectors such as infrastructure development, telecommunications, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and transportation.

He added that these projects had not only improved Nigeria's transport networks but also created employment opportunities and enhanced connectivity within the country.

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