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HONG KONG , Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 21 , China Telecom Gulf was officially launched in Riyadh . This milestone marks a significant step in China Telecom's efforts to provide deep services under the "Belt and Road Initiative" and to promote the building of a "China-Arab Community with a Shared Future." It signifies another solid advancement on China Telecom's path toward internationalization. Mr. Liu Guiqing, Executive Director and EVP of China Telecom Corporation, delivered an opening speech, along with Mr. Fawaz, Representative of Contact Office of Chinese Companies in the KSA, Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Riyadh Branch. Over 100 guests and leaders from the Economic and Commercial Office of Embassy of the PRC of the KSA, Saudi Telecom Company(STC), Bank of China , Huawei, and others attended to witness this momentous occasion. Mr. Fawaz extended his warm congratulations on the opening of China Telecom Gulf. He highlighted that as a leading global provider of communication services, China Telecom possesses abundant cloud-network resources and mature international service capabilities. The establishment of China Telecom Gulf is a significant step toward supporting the digital transformation of businesses in the region. He expressed confidence that through joint efforts, the company will seize opportunities in the digital era and contribute to Saudi Arabia's socio-economic development and practical cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in various fields. China Telecom showcased its global resources, business capabilities, and its investments and partnerships in the Middle East and Africa . Key services introduced included eSurfing Cloud, computing power solutions, quantum technology, and customized 5G networks. Currently, China Telecom operates branches in 42 countries and regions worldwide, owns 53 international submarine cables, and manages 27 self-operated Internet Data Centers (IDCs). Its cloud-network integrated infrastructure and customer-centric digital service systems provide coverage across the globe. During the event, China Telecom Gulf signed strategic cooperation agreements with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Huawei Saudi Arabia, and Baud Telecom Company. The parties committed to deep collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths to provide optimized and convenient digital experiences to Saudi customers. The establishment of China Telecom's presence in Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in the company's entry into the Middle Eastern communications market, representing a key development in its global strategy. Moving forward, China Telecom Gulf will leverage China Telecom's robust digital infrastructure and resource integration capabilities. We will collaborate closely with local Saudi enterprises, Chinese businesses expanding internationally, and global companies to strengthen cooperation and enhance exchanges. The company aims to contribute to the growth of Sino-Saudi and Middle Eastern industrial cooperation, continuously offering more smart solutions for the development of the Middle East's digital economy, while striving to become a world-class provider of digital and intelligent technology services.
As part of his bail conditions, Western Commonage regionalmagistrate, Sibongile Msipa-Marondedze, ordered him not to interfere withwitnesses or investigations, and to reside at his given address. She adjournedthe case to January 3 next year. Despite the charge against him, Banda appeared in court ina cheerful mood, wearing designer clothes. However, the magistrate brieflyhalted proceedings to question why Banda was in leg irons as he had willinglypresented himself to the authorities. “Why is he in leg irons? Do you have a key? Remove those,”she instructed the prison guards. Banda, who has previously served as Bulawayo deputy mayorand is known for his collection of luxury super cars, pleaded not guiltythrough his legal representative, Everson Chatambudza of Rubaya andChatambudza. Chatambudza argued that there were no compelling reasons todeny Banda bail, pointing out his “responsible” actions upon hearing thepolice’s interest in interviewing him regarding the allegations. Gift Banda is escorted by police to the Western Commonagemagistrate’s courts in Bulawayo yesterday “He learned through social media platforms that the policewere keen on interviewing him on allegations of forgery. As a responsiblecitizen, he went to the police and handed himself over,” Chatambudza stated. He stressed that Banda is a family man with nine children,most under 18, and said there would be no reason for him to abscond given hissignificant assets and family responsibilities. Chatambudza further contended that the charge against Bandalacks merit, suggesting that the situation might be more accurately describedas fraud rather than forgery. He pointed out that the alleged forged documenthad been found in possession of the headmistress of Banda’s former school,raising questions about the validity of the accusations. “This story does not hold any water. Why would someone goto their former school to tender a result slip,” he questioned, implying thatthe charges could be fabricated. The defence attorney also noted that the document inquestion only bore Banda’s name and lacked an identification number, whichcould lead to confusion with others who share the same name. “There could be numerous other people with that same namewho could be owners of the document,” he asserted. Despite the serious nature of the allegations, Banda’slegal team is optimistic about the case’s outcome, believing that the evidenceagainst him is flimsy at best. The case has attracted considerable attention, especiallyas Banda is reportedly eyeing a top position in Zifa executive committee. According to the State, as represented by Milton Moyo,sometime in October this year, Banda allegedly forged an O-level examinationslip, claiming he wrote the examinations in November 1986 using centre number24236, candidate number 298. However, the original examination sheet from 1986 showsthat these details belong to one Sino Gumbo. “Allegations are that on an unknown date but in October2024, Banda phoned Sihle Sibanda, who is the Mpopoma High School’s actingheadmistress, claiming he obtained his results from the Zimbabwe SchoolExamination Council (ZIMSEC) since he lost his results slip. “On an unknown date in November 2024, Banda personally wentto Mpopoma High School and asked Sibanda for the confirmation of his 1986O-level results. The results slip was not found in the school records. Afterabout two weeks, Banda indicated to Sibanda that he had recovered his missingresults slip from his archives. Verification was done, and it was establishedthat the results slip was forged, and the confirmation indicated that thecandidate number belongs to Sino Gumbo,” said Moyo. Chronicle