https://www.scmp.com/rss/523721/feed The latest news and top stories on the University of Johannesburg. A South Africa-based public university, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is dedicated to being an international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south. Its main areas of focus include teaching, research and community engagement across diverse faculties such as Business and Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences and Humanities. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Jevans Nyabiage Jevans Nyabiage China is betting on a new generation of digital influencers and content creators to reshape its image in Africa, which observers have said is a major shift as Beijing looks to refine its “soft power” campaigns. This new strategy aims to reshape China’s public image by connecting directly with younger audiences through cultural exchange and tourism, showcasing a side of the country rarely seen in traditional news reports. For the second consecutive year, the Chinese embassy in Kenya is sponsoring... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3326132/beijing-targets-gen-z-millennials-new-digital-strategy-build-its-brand-africa?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3326132/beijing-targets-gen-z-millennials-new-digital-strategy-build-its-brand-africa?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:03:06 +0000 Jevans Nyabiage Jevans Nyabiage Chinese nationals are being targeted by kidnappers in African countries as more investors are drawn to the continent in areas ranging from infrastructure development to minerals extraction. Cases of kidnapping for ransom are being seen across Africa. China’s embassy in South Africa issued a warning on Sunday about a rise in kidnappings of Chinese women. In Somalia and Ghana, piracy cases targeting Chinese fishing vessels have involved ransom demands. And the Democratic Republic of Congo and... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3317516/chinese-nationals-africa-vulnerable-kidnappings-cases-rise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3317516/chinese-nationals-africa-vulnerable-kidnappings-cases-rise?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000