After the conclusion of the CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Chain Expo hosted by SMM SMM has meticulously organized a field trip composed of representatives from companies worldwide to visit multiple enterprises in the new energy industry chain Director of SMM New Energy Division Lithium/Anode Industry Director of SMM Overseas Marketing Lithium Battery Sector SMM Overseas Information Department Account Manager paid a visit to Yibin Libode New Materials Co. The company's Executive Deputy General Manager Ming Xiao and Deputy General Manager Bin Zhang warmly welcomed the delegation and provided a detailed introduction to the company's business development is a high-tech enterprise dedicated to the production and R&D of cathode materials and precursors for power batteries with a registered capital of 1.358 billion yuan The company officially initiated its IPO strategic fundraising in 2022 It has been awarded titles such as National High-Tech Enterprise National Specialized and Sophisticated "Little Giant" Enterprise and possesses the Sichuan Provincial Enterprise Technology Center and Sichuan Provincial Engineering Technology Research Center the company has received the "Zero Carbon Factory" international certification for three consecutive years making it the second zero-carbon factory in the cathode material industry Yibin Libode's shipments ranked among the top ten in China its shipments ranked among the top eight in China The company has a comprehensive quality control system providing systematic assurance for product quality SMM and the delegation members took a group photo with the leadership of Yibin Libode New Materials Co. It is believed that there will be more in-depth exchanges and collaborations in the future LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/98924065/admin/dashboard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572704694550 X.: https://x.com/CLNB_official For queries, please contact Lemon Zhao at lemonzhao@smm.cn For more information on how to access our research reports, please email service.en@smm.cn Eastern Cape – A swift response by police led to the arrest of two suspects linked to a brazen business robbery in Libode’s CBD during the early hours of Saturday a group of around 10 men armed with high-caliber rifles stormed a business establishment using two bakkies They forcefully gained access to the premises and stole two safes containing an undisclosed amount of money a police patrol van was ambushed and fired upon The wounded officials were rushed to Mthatha Hospital for medical attention police from the Tactical Response Team launched an intensive search for the suspects officers raided a homestead in the Ntlaza locality A 38-year-old man was found in possession of a 9mm pistol and ammunition and was arrested for violating the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 A 25-year-old suspect was also found with a 9mm pistol and ammunition and later linked to the robbery through ongoing investigations Both suspects are set to appear at the Libode Magistrate’s Court on Monday Police have indicated that further arrests are expected as investigations continue This operation underscores law enforcement’s determination to combat violent crime and protect the community from organized criminal activity and website in this browser for the next time I comment Add me to your newsletter and keep me updated whenever you publish new blog posts Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2025 Pondoland Times. 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Privacy Policy Home | South Africa A 15-year-old male learner fatally shot a 13-year-old female learner at the Benson Senior Primary School in Libode It is alleged that the victim was coming from the local school grounds when she was shot She was then rushed to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries Police spokesperson Captain Welile Matyholo says a case of murder has been opened against the 15-year-old “It is alleged that the 15-year-old male suspect had stolen the firearm from a certain homestead on that fateful day and a case of burglary on a residential area to that effect was opened and a charge against the firearm owner cannot be ruled out They are still determining if the owner of the firearm followed the correct procedure for the safekeeping of the firearm.” This article may contain graphic and/or adult content unsuitable for minors and sensitive readers The Eastern Cape Department of Education has condemned the senseless killing of a teacher from Maxaka Junior Secondary School in Ngqeleni said 56-year-old Lulama Groom was tragically shot and killed on Monday morning while on her way to work “The incident occurred at around 07:45 in the morning when she was dropping off another teacher at Dingilizwe Senior Primary School,” said Mtima stating that the shooting took place along the R61 near Mdlankomo Location in misty weather conditions She said Groom had stopped her red Polo to drop off her passenger when an armed individual approached and fatally shot her The Department praised the bravery of the Dingilizwe Senior Primary School teacher who witnessed the incident and immediately sought help and students who are grieving this unbearable loss,” the Department said in a statement Mtima said psychologists have been dispatched to provide emotional support and counselling to affected teachers and learners The Department also called on law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure those responsible are brought to justice Police have confirmed that a case of murder has been registered and urged anyone with information to contact their nearest police station  “May Lulama Groom’s memory be a blessing to all who knew her and may her commitment to education inspire future generations,” the Department concluded an exclusive podcast on the life of Vicki Terblanche Dive into the expansive world of motoring with Naresh Maharaj Join Mark Marshall as he shares his extraordinary encounters with everything from bees to reptiles i Five people have died and 12 others sustained injuries when a minibus taxi they were travelling in overturned on a gravel road at Mgwenyane This occurred on Thursday night when the driver of the fully packed Toyota Quantum from Mthatha to the Majola location lost control of the vehicle A two-month-old infant who passed away instantly was among the dead according to the provincial department of transportation a female passenger who was thought to be their spouse the smallest of whom was two months old — died at the scene,” said Unathi Binqose “An elderly woman in her 70s later passed away from her wounds after being taken to St Barnabas Hospital in Ntlaza.” were reported to have suffered serious injuries “It is believed that brake failure contributed to the crash as it [the vehicle] is said to have reversed in hilly terrain “A case of culpable homicide has been opened at Libode SAPS [SA Police Service] for further investigations.” A week ago on the N1 highway in Louis Trichardt a bus accident claimed the lives of 10 people when it overturned The bus was travelling from Zimbabwe to Johannesburg when the accident occurred according to Limpopo transport and community safety MEC Violet Mathye “Scores of passengers sustained injuries of varying degrees in the process and have been taken to hospitals in Mokopane,” Mathye said at the time “The accidents are affecting cross-border public transport operators.” She urged bus companies to make sure that their drivers were “fit for purpose as fatigue could have been a contributing factor in the accidents” Former president Jacob Zuma’s lawyer dies in car accident Malome Vector perished at scene of car accident — Family Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy The Eastern Cape Transport Department said five people died and 13 others were injured when a mini-bus taxi overturned on a gravel road in Libode said the accident happened late Thursday afternoon as the vehicle was heading from Mthatha to Majola locations He said the driver of the fully loaded Toyota Quantum reportedly lost control of the vehicle which then overturned believed to be husband and wife as well as 2 children the youngest of whom was two months old died on the scene while an elderly woman in her 70s later succumbed to her injuries on arrival at St Barnabas Hospital in Ntlaza,” Binqose said He added that three other passengers sustained severe injuries while nine others including the diver escaped with minor injuries A case of culpable homicide has been opened at Libode Saps for further investigations Home | Lifestyle Legendary indigenous music icon Dr Latozi Mpahleni will be buried on Saturday in Mkhankatho village in Libode Madosini died of heart complications last month She played traditional musical instruments such as Uhadi President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded the music icon a Special Provincial Official Category Two funeral The 73-year-old travelled to six continents sharing her music with the world She kept the tradition of playing indigenous instruments like the Uhadi and Umrhubhe alive and was globally revered for her musical exploits Rhodes University recognised her work with an honorary doctorate Dr Madosini was in France when she collapsed during a performance because of a heart attack Mary’s hospital in Mthatha because of cardiovascular problems African musical icon Dr Latozi Madosini to be laid to rest on Saturday: could not have imagined such a distinguished future She was born to Manjuza and Mpahleni Manqineni and her family relocated to Libode when she was a child Madosini was an expert in the AmaXhosa bow – the bow traditionally played by young girls She received no ‘formal western’ education but was later in great demand as a teacher She and her sister were loved by their communities for their talent on the umrhubhe She taught a lot of people her music including a 9-year-old Esona who will be one of the performers at her funeral Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail Sorry there was an error loading the audio First published in the Daily Maverick 168 weekly newspaper Hit by difficult economic times and a provincial unemployment rate hovering around 47%, the Libode district in the OR Tambo District Municipality in the Eastern Cape is a tough place to live.advertisementDon't want to see 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Remove ads Most people in the area feed their families by subsistence farming on communal land and a six-year-old agricultural project run by a group of military veterans is helping to make a difference in their fight against poverty and desperation run by veterans of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK)and other military organisations said the project began with five military veterans assisting learners around Libode with school uniforms “Then we started this farming project with the OR Tambo District Municipality Potatoes South Africa and the Department of Agriculture to fight poverty Our traditional leader managed to give us 267ha of land,” Mbovane said The project supplies local supermarkets with potatoes and is monitored by the Kei Fresh Produce Market “We are still struggling in terms of working resources like tractors,” Mbovane said From left is Xoliswa Mpongwana(37) who is the daughter of Sandile Edward Mpongwana (SADF) who died on the 17 September 2020 and Qaqambile Poswa (22) who is the son of Boy Poswa ( former MKVA) who died on the 25 September 2020 together with some worker’s at Iringa Multy Purpose Co-operative in Libode.Both Qaqambile and Xoliswa are now beneficiaries since their father’s died.Photos: Hoseya Jubase “Being unemployed is a big challenge; you do not have a value. Some of us do not receive any stipends and this project is our only source of income,” he said.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads it could expand to help other poverty-stricken villages in the area Mbovane joined the then South African Defence Force in 1990 which is between Port St Johns and Mthatha he started the Iringa Multipurpose Co-operative in 2015 along with veterans Malusi Sotyifa from the Azanian People’s Liberation Army (Apla) MK veterans Hamilton Ndodomzi Lumko and the late Boy Poswa as well as a retired soldier from the former Transkei Defence Force Mbovane said the project had yielded positive results in the area including creating jobs for young and elderly people They had plans to start pig farming and to include more livestock in their projects in the coming year Agriculture has been identified by the Eastern Cape provincial government as the sector that could provide a much-needed economic boost to the struggling province In his state of the province address in February Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane said the agriculture sector was one of the sectors that had shown positive growth throughout the Covid-19 pandemic last year In its latest integrated development plan, the OR Tambo District Municipality described the Libode area as one with “considerable agricultural potential, although there has been limited exploitation of this potential”.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads Nokubonga Makhwenkwe(40) of Woman’s at Iringa Multy Purpose Co-operative in Mbiza administration under Libode.The project was formed by Mkhonto Wesizwe Military Veterans ( MKVA).Photo: Hoseya Jubase It is this potential that is being realised by the Iringa Multipurpose Co-Operative.advertisementDon't want to see this? Remove ads the son of one of the co-founders Boy Poswa said his father had started the potato project to alleviate poverty in the rural areas of Libode is now a member of the project as a beneficiary “I have learned a lot since joining the project and I’ve been wanting to do farming I have attended a number of agricultural courses and now I understand the various diseases And I know how to harvest potatoes,” he said Nokubonga Makhwenkwe (40) joined the project last year “I am now able to look after my five children we went to bed with empty stomachs but things have changed now.” DM168 This story first appeared in our weekly Daily Maverick 168 newspaper which is available for free to Pick n Pay Smart Shoppers at these Pick n Pay stores ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " HIV infections and gender-based violence in rural areas has prompted an NGO in Mthatha to launch a programme to sensitise girls about the social ills The Songe Social Change seeks to empower girls from the age of 15 to 24 years It launched a Safe Space programme at Makhotyana Village in Libode to assist young girls who are affected by these social ills The NGO comprises of Social Workers and nurses Its aim is to educate young girls about channels to take when facing these problems has also resulted in many young girls dropping out of school Centre manager for the Songe Social Change believes education on life skills is important for young adults “We are here to assist and advocate for them girls dropping out of school at an early age of 16 years girls who do not know how to access funds so that they can further their studies Most of the girls are the victims of gender-based violence They’ve been directly affected and indirectly affected They experience GBV from home and they also experience it themselves.” “The programme teaches us how to carry ourselves as young girls It also assists those who drop out of school to go back to school It has encouraged us to approach social workers whenever we experience problems at home.” “It helped me a lot because I am now aware of the things I was not aware of before The problems we are facing right now as you girls is teenage pregnancy The mobile clinics will help us deal with these challenges,” say young women who come from various villages around Libode The programme also offers HIV/AIDS testing and counselling and a parent Thandokazi Gqetywa have welcomed the initiative “These programmes are very helpful to the communities because after engaging these children boys and girls they tend to shift their mindset in a way that they do not engage themselves with things or issues that will lead them to get teenage pregnancy and also separate them from using substance abuse such as alcohol and those things called drugs” “The programme of social change is a programme that gives them the future of our children because it reduces the pregnancy at an early age.” The Safe Space project has also expanded to other villages in Ngqeleni and plans to launch it around Port St Johns are in the pipeline A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 13-year-old boy in Libode in the Eastern Cape The man is accused of kidnapping the boy on his way from a soccer match and molesting him overnight The boy managed to escape the following day and reported the matter Police Spokesperson Thembinkosi Kinana says the alleged perpetrator is expected to appear in the Libode Magistrate’s Court on Monday the victim was on his way home returning from a football game when he met the suspect who forcefully took him to his house where he raped him The victim managed to escape the following day and reported the matter The suspect was traced and subsequently arrested by the FCF Unit He is expected to appear in the Libode Magistrate’s Court on Monday.” residents of Steinkopf near Springbok in the Northern Cape say the government should make police stations with critical shortages its priority police in the area service a population of more than 12 000 The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the province has admitted that there’s a shortage of personnel and resources at some police stations I am staying alone and there are other women in Steinkopf also staying alone President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category Two for the late traditional music icon, singer and songwriter Dr Latozi Madosini Mpahleni passed away on Friday at the age of 79 after a long illness that started when she collapsed while on tour in France She will be laid to rest at her homestead of Mkhankatho village in Libode on January 7 next year The president has further declared that the National Flag flies at half-mast at every flag station in the Eastern Cape on the day of the funeral as a sign of respect to her Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane has welcomed this honour we send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the legendary musical icon uMam’uMadosini Her musical prowess not only profiled her as an individual but also cemented the province’s status as the Home of Legends Premier Oscar Mabuyane has welcomed the President’s declaration that Mama Madosini be given a sendoff befitting an individual who made an enormous contribution in our province and the country at large.” Legendary musician Dr Latozi Madosini Mpahleni passes away: