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https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *China’s defence ministry warns Taiwan ‘we will get you, sooner or later’* Threat after Taipei announces bigger military drills appears to mirror a line from children’s film Ne Zha 2 China’s defence ministry spokesperson has warned Taiwan “we will come and get you, sooner or later”, after Taipei announced an expansion of military exercises. The threat was delivered in a press conference on Thursday, but grabbed attention inside China for its apparent mirroring of a line from the record-breaking children’s movie Ne Zha 2. Wu Qian was asked by journalists in Beijing about reports that Taiwan’s annual live-fire drills, the Han Kuang exercise, would expand in scope this year. The drills are a big part of Taiwan’s defensive preparations to deter or one day resist an attack by China, which has vowed to annex the territory. “It is a serious miscalculation of the situation, the public opinion and the comparison of strength,” said Wu. “Overreaching itself in such a way is extremely dangerous. We warn the DPP [Democratic Progressive party] authorities that holding back the tide with a broom will only end up in self-destruction. We will come and get you, sooner or later.” Wu Qian speaking at a press conference in 2023 View image in fullscreen Wu Qian: ‘We warn the DPP authorities that holding back the tide with a broom will only end up in self-destruction.’ Photograph: Yew Lun Tian/Reuters On Chinese social media, the remarks quickly drew parallels with the blockbuster children’s movie. Ne Zha 2, an animation about a young boy battling demons based on Chinese mythology, includes a scene where he admonishes a groundhog, saying: “I will come back and get you.” Ne Zha 2 has been hugely popular in China, generating massive coverage in state media after it became the highest-grossing film in China, and then the world, overtaking the revenue of Inside Out 2. Its success has driven a surge of patriotism in China, with people reportedly viewing it numerous times, and cheering it on against Captain America: Brave New World, released in China around the same time but with lacklustre attendance. Ne Zha 2 has not been released in Taiwan. In response to Wu’s comments and in further criticism of recent Chinese military drills held off Taiwan’s south-west coast, the Taiwan defence ministry accused China of becoming the biggest “troublemaker” in the international community. “This year marks the 80th anniversary of (the end of) world war two, and history has proven that any form of aggression and expansion will end in failure,” it said in a statement. “The actions of the communist military in recent years are repeating the mistakes of the invaders and pushing China towards defeat.” China’s military is pushing on with modernisation efforts, designed to reach capability of a full-scale invasion of Taiwan. Last week, it amended regulations to emphasise that the military’s top responsibility should be “winning battles”, and ordered the military to “focus on preparation and readiness for combat”. Bill Bishop, a China expert behind the Sinocism newsletter, said on Friday that Beijing’s language towards Taiwan “appears to be getting harsher”. The readout of this year’s Taiwan affairs work conference, held earlier this week, did not include a goal to “promote the peaceful development of cross-strait relations”, which had been part of the 2023 and 2024 readouts. Taiwan is boosting its defences but remains vastly outgunned by China. Its greatest backer has historically been the US, but that has come into question under the second presidency of Donald Trump. This week, Trump refused to say if the US would come to Taiwan’s defence militarily in the event of a Chinese attack. The stance is in line with the US’s longstanding doctrine of strategic ambiguity, but is a departure from his predecessor, Joe Biden, who repeatedly suggested the US would defend Taiwan under his leadership. Trump’s stance, taken with previous comments questioning the worth of supporting Taiwan and accusing it of “stealing” US semiconductor business, has raised alarm in Taipei. ------
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ CNN Breaking News (Twitter) US intelligence indicates that Russia and China are attempting to recruit federal employees fired by the Trump administration, sources say cnn.it/41jkxnS
It's very sad that the United States of today is different from the US we were used to Cooperate with for decades. Today they tried to bully President Zelenskyy the same way JD Vance and his team did at Munich conference in Germany few weeks ago. "President Zelenskyy is not alone, we will support Ukraine as long as it takes"- EU chief Diplomat Kaja Kallas Translated automatically from ynet.co.il by Google Translate Follow us for more live updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *AMH Journalist Blessed Mhlanga denied bail* HARARE, Feb. 28 (NewsDay Live) – Harare magistrate Farai Gwitima has denied an application for bail by Alpha Media Holdings senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga. "It is my considered view that ...given his position at work, if granted bail he is likely to interfere. Of critical importance some of the witnesses have not been retired hence his release will jeopadise investigations," Gwatima said. Gwitima remanded Mhlanga in custody to March 14, saying his release would be a threat to national security. He said Mhlanga disseminated messages that were likely to incite violence and breach peace. Police arrested Mhlanga on Monday after he handed himself over following visits by law enforcement agents to HSTV offices. They said the charges were linked to the broadcast of press conferences by Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza. Geza, now in hiding, criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and incompetence, calling for his resignation. Mhlanga’s detention under Section 164 of the Criminal Law Code has sparked national outrage, with media organisations and rights groups condemning it as an attack on press freedom. Newsday .............
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ President Donald Trump will soon sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, marking the first time the country will have a federally recognized national language in its nearly 250-year history. A draft White House fact sheet obtained by The Washington Post states that the order will rescind a federal mandate issued by then-President Bill Clinton “that required agencies and recipients of federal funding to provide extensive language assistance to non-English speakers. " Read more: https://wapo.st/4kng5Ns
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *Daily Juice* _If you don’t live life on purpose, you will live life by accident. Don't compare your chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20. You are God's best! There's a sense of destiny in your life because you are God's idea, His dream! God values you, He is not mad at you, and the price He has paid for you is the proof of your worth. If you don't challenge yourself, you will never realize what you can achieve. Don't be afraid._ _God gave us His Word for our advantage and profit. You do not put God's Word into practice in your life and lose! Quit fighting and start living the life God has arranged for you! The battle is already won. Live from that perspective and things in your life will change._ _When God blesses you financially, you don't have to necessarily raise your standard of living. Raise your standard of giving!_
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *Judge President Issues Interim Order Barring Tshabangu’s Recall from Parliament* JUDGE President Justice Mary Zimba-Dube yesterday ordered the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party not to recall expelled interim secretary-general Senator Sengezo Tshabangu from Parliament until his High Court application challenging his dismissal is heard. Senator Tshabangu approached the High Court seeking an order to prevent his recall, citing his party, the Speaker of Parliament, and the President of the Senate as the first, second, and third respondents, respectively. Lawyers representing Tshabangu approached the court for case management in two matters: an interdict in the case of Sen Tshabangu v CCC and Others, and a declarator in the case of Sen Tshabangu v Sesel Zvidzai and Others. In the interdict matter, Justice Zimba-Dube recorded an undertaking from the first respondent (CCC) that it would not take any steps to recall the applicant or undermine case number HCH 830/25 (Senator Tshabangu’s court case against his expulsion). The Speaker of Parliament’s lawyers acknowledged the order. In the declarator matter, the respondents are required to file their opposing papers by the end of Tuesday, 4 March 2025, while the applicants must file their answering affidavit and heads of argument by close of business on Monday, 10 March 2025. The matter has been set down for hearing on Thursday, 13 March 2025. Senator Tshabangu has cited Mr Sesel Zvidzai, Ms Concillia Chinanzvavana, Mr Gilbert Kadogora, Mr Shepherd Mushonga, and the CCC as the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth respondents, respectively. The four individuals were members of the disciplinary committee that expelled him. This interim order ensures that Senator Tshabangu retains his parliamentary seat pending the outcome of his legal challenge. - * ZimPapers
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *RBZ Slashes Bank Charges For Small Accounts – Here’s What You Need To Know* The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has slashed bank charges for small accounts in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on account holders. The new policy, announced as part of the February 2025 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), also introduces higher interest rates on deposits and increased limits for international debit and credit cards. Bank Charges Scrapped For Small Balances RBZ has removed monthly bank charges for accounts with balances below US$100 or the ZiG equivalent. This move prevents customers from losing money to fees and helps them keep their accounts active. RBZ Governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, stated: “Many customers were struggling with bank charges eroding their small balances. This policy ensures that they can keep their money in the banking system without unnecessary deductions.” Additionally, transactions below US$5 or the ZiG equivalent will no longer attract charges. This applies to both Point of Sale (POS) and mobile money transactions. Financial analysts welcomed the move, saying it encourages banking among the unbanked population. “This is a positive step for financial inclusion. Many people were avoiding banks due to high fees. Now, they have an incentive to keep their money in formal financial institutions.” Higher Interest Rates On Deposits To promote a savings culture, RBZ has increased mandatory minimum interest rates on deposits: ZiG Savings – Increased from 3.5% to 5% per annum ZiG Time Deposits – Increased from 5% to 7.5% per annum USD Savings – Increased from 1% to 2.5% per annum USD Time Deposits – Increased from 2.5% to 4% per annum Dr. Mushayavanhu explained the importance of the adjustment: “Deposit interest rates must be fair and encourage people to save. These new rates ensure that depositors earn reasonable returns on their funds.” Economic experts noted that the move aligns Zimbabwe’s banking system with international practices. “For years, local banks offered little to no interest on savings. This increase makes formal banking more attractive to depositors.” Increased Limits For International Cards RBZ has also doubled the annual limit on prepaid international debit and credit cards from US$500,000 to US$1,000,000. According to RBZ, this measure enhances financial flexibility for individuals and businesses making cross-border transactions. An RBZ statement read: “The new limits reduce reliance on physical cash for international transactions and provide greater convenience for travellers and businesses.” Business owners have welcomed the development, with some saying it will improve trade. “For companies importing goods, this is a game-changer. The previous limit was too restrictive.” With these changes, RBZ aims to boost public confidence in the banking system and encourage more people to embrace formal banking and savings culture.
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ *War Vaterans reject presidential perks which include solar powered borehole and houses.* - We cannot be silenced. - We would rather be poor like the majority of citizens - We stand with the masses Ethan Mathibela
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VanGGAL05MUYwrP0du44 ✨ President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in a heated dispute in the Oval Office on Friday as the Ukrainian leader sought to prevent Washington from abandoning Kyiv in Russia’s war on his country but was met with vocal anger from the American president. The remarkable encounter — which was cordial at times, heated at others — came as Trump has pressed for a swift end to the war, saying that the time has come both to stop the bloodshed and to halt what he has described as an unacceptable drain on U.S. resources. Read more: https://wapo.st/4iktvs4