Andrea Johnson Struggles to Explain IDAC Probe Into Political Killings Task Team

Former Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson came under sustained pressure at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday as commissioners repeatedly questioned her about the basis on which she authorised investigations into the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), exposing apparent inconsistencies in her evidence.

One of the most difficult moments of the day came when the commission asked Johnson a direct question: “Why were you investigating the PKTT? What was IDAC’sREAD MORE

Higher global demand and increased domestic processing drive export revenues to a record level

Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record US$2.532 billion compared with US$1.376 billion during the same period last year, the latest official figures show. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.

Three major mineral categories accounted for more thanREAD MORE

South African courts have handed down a series of lengthy prison sentences to convicted child sex offenders in KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape and the Free State, as prosecutors and police intensified efforts to secure justice for victims of sexual violence.

The cases, finalised over the past week, involve the rape, grooming and trafficking of children, with offenders receiving sentences ranging from 15 years’ imprisonment to multiple life terms.

In KwaZulu-Natal, the Vryheid Regional Court sentenced a 32-year-oldREAD MORE

This file photo taken on Jan. 17, 2025 shows a view of the Taoyangli Historical and Cultural Block in Jingdezhen, east China’s Jiangxi Province. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) added China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites to the World Heritage List on Saturday during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.

The inscription brings the total number of World Heritage sites in China to 61. (Xinhua)

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The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has called for senior officials at the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) to be held accountable following the withdrawal of fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo and six co-accused.

Speaking to African Times on Tuesday, the union said the decision by National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi to withdraw the case vindicated concerns it had raised from the outset aboutREAD MORE

Iran Identifies New Priorities for the Development of Renewable Energy

The 10th International Iran Renewable Energy Conference and Exhibition (IRAN REC 2026) has concluded in Tehran. The event brought together government officials, investors, representatives of the private sector and academia. The TV BRICS International Media Network acted as the forum’s information partner.

The central topics of the business programme included the development of the green electricity market and further improvement of electricity trading mechanisms, the participation ofREAD MORE

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has welcomed the arrest of two former Department of Home Affairs officials and four members of the public in connection with an alleged fraud and corruption scheme involving the irregular registration of births at the Malamulele Home Affairs office in Limpopo.

The arrests, announced on Tuesday, are the latest in the department’s ongoing campaign against corruption within the country’s identity and immigration system.

According to the department, the suspects were arrested overREAD MORE

China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Click for on-site report from the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.

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The new technology enables earlier detection of bacterial contamination and strengthens public health protection across the emirate

Dubai Municipality has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to improve household water quality testing, enabling the early and accurate detection of bacterial contamination, including Legionella and Escherichia coli (E. coli). According to the municipality, the upgraded service enhances laboratory capabilities and supports the protection of public health, reports Emirates News AgencyREAD MORE

NANCHANG, July 28 (Xinhua) — Jingdezhen, China’s “porcelain capital” where kiln fires have blazed for over 2,000 years, has once again drawn the world’s gaze with its story etched in fire, clay and endless creativity of the human hand.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) added China’s Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites to the World Heritage List on Saturday during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, the Republic of Korea.

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