Germany and Britain Are Learning the Hard Way What South Africa Still Has Time to Plan For

The Diagnostic We Already Have

Germany and Great Britain both had a difficult stretch this summer. On 23 June, grid frequency in Great Britain fell below the safe operating limit for a sustained period during the evening peak, with no market warning issued, and the system operator curtailed exports to the Netherlands and France to bring it back under control [15]. On 24 and 26 June, it issued electricity margin notices it had never issued in summer beforeREAD MORE

The signing of the agreement marks another step towards Ethiopia’s accession to the World Trade Organisation

Ethiopia has taken another step in the process of joining the World Trade Organisation (WTO) by signing a bilateral protocol on market access with Thailand. The document forms part of the negotiation process for the country’s accession to the organisation. This was reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.

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The pain of Africa today has become glaringly apparent, born of leadership that refuses to serve. When leaders fail, nations do not merely stumble; they bleed. Schools crumble, hospitals run dry, industries collapse, and people scatter across the world, taking with them dreams that could have nourished their nations.

The contradiction is impossible to ignore. Across the continent, nations rich in resources continue to produce poor outcomes. Africa is home to approximately 30% of the world’s known mineralREAD MORE

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality city manager Dr Imogan Mashazi and her three co-accused have all been released on bail of R50 000 each after appearing in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court on corruption-related charges.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Friday that Mashazi, Ekurhuleni Head of Legal Services Advocate Khemraj Behari, Head of Human Resources Linda Gasheka and Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police Julius Mkhwanazi are all now out on bail.

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Professor at the BRICS Research Institute explains why scientific research and knowledge-sharing help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change

Effective support for farmers facing the impacts of climate change requires a comprehensive scientific foundation, including laboratory and field testing as well as socio-economic analysis. BRICS countries need to exchange successful agricultural practices more actively, while solutions for farmers should be developed on the basis of scientific research. This was stated by Phokela Maponya, Professor at theREAD MORE

The country’s authorities intend to introduce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic⁠

Members of Assembly of People’s Representatives have put forward a legislative initiative aimed at a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags and a mandatory shift by the market towards sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. The bill aims to combat plastic pollution, protect public health and facilitate Tunisia’s transition to a circular economy. This was reported by Tunis AfriqueREAD MORE

The find revealed a transitional stage in the tail’s development, in which it was already noticeably shorter but had not yet formed the pygostyle characteristic of modern birds⁠

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a well-preserved fossil of an ancient bird in Fujian Province, which has helped to shed light on one of the most contentious questions in evolution – exactly how birds lost their long tails and developed the short tails seen in modernREAD MORE

The Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP) have arrested 107 suspects and recovered 57 stolen and hijacked vehicles during a series of coordinated crime-fighting operations conducted across the province between 28 May and 9 July 2026.

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety on Friday commended the traffic police for the successful operations, which were carried out by the Special Law Enforcement Unit (SLEU) and Saturation Unit in identified crime hotspot areas.

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LUSAKA, July 9 — Zambia’s Vice President, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, escaped unharmed after a Zambia Air Force helicopter carrying her was involved in an accident during take-off in the northern town of Nakonde on Thursday, the government said.

In a statement, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa said the helicopter was involved in an accident shortly after take-off while the Vice President was on an official visit to Muchinga Province.

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The project combines digital technologies, satellite data, geospatial tools and unmanned systems

Digital wildlife monitoring plays a vital role not only in conserving biodiversity but also in developing the tourism sector, as it provides up-to-date data on animal populations and the natural landscapes of tourist destinations. This was stated by Ethiopia’s State Minister for Tourism, Seleshi Girma. His comments were reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.