Fire Destroys Part of Mozambique’s Only Cancer Treatment Centre

Maputo, 1 November – A major fire has destroyed part of the oncology centre at Maputo Central Hospital (HCM), Mozambique’s largest health facility, damaging critical infrastructure that houses the country’s only specialised cancer treatment service.

The fire broke out inside the building on Sunday morning before spreading outside and engulfing the upper section of the facility.

Firefighters managed to prevent the flames from spreading to other parts of the building, particularly the ground-floor area housing the radiotherapy department, according toREAD MORE

The leader of the republic shared Mozambique’s plans to boost the economy and strengthen cooperation with BRICS countries in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janna Tolstikova

In 2025, Mozambique and Russia marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. There are many platforms and formats devoted to fostering dialogue between Russia and African countries. One of them is the Russia–Africa Summit. How important is this summit in your view?

It is very important. As you rightlyREAD MORE

Projects in the mining sector are the drivers of growth

Namibia’s economic growth is forecast to reach 2.6 per cent in 2027. This was stated by Namibia’s Minister of Finance, Erica Shafudah, at a meeting on the mid-term review of the budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, reports New Era, partner of TV BRICS.

According to the minister, Namibia’s economy continues to grow, although the pace remains uneven across different sectors.

“The recovery is anchored by pipeline projects in the mining sector,READ MORE

Depoliticisation was in session, to the comprehending and the non-comprehending alike, when FW De Klerk was made joint recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela. Nothing could be a better-prized cleansing ceremony than that for De Klerk to immunise him. The Idea of Prosecuting De Klerk, and what he represents and represented, presented the quandary of visiting the very sins of atrocities he presided over a Nobel Peace Laureate.

De Klerk was now wearing cleansed robes of nobilityREAD MORE

Phokele Maponya, professor and Head of the Community of Practice for Agricultural and Rural Development at the BRICS Research Institute, explains how Russian technologies can help African farmers increase production

A joint project between Russia and African countries in agriculture could stimulate the development of domestic production on the continent. This was stated by Phokele Maponya, professor and Head of the Community of Practice for Agricultural and Rural Development at the BRICS Research Institute in South Africa, in an exclusive interviewREAD MORE

Former Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson and dismissed Crime Intelligence deputy head Major-General Feroz Khan have been granted R10,000 bail each by the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court.

The pair appeared in court on Friday, facing charges of defeating the ends of justice arising from allegations that Johnson leaked a confidential police case docket to Khan in 2018.

Khan faces an additional charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

The State did not oppose theirREAD MORE

Key areas of partnership between Ethiopia and Russia discussed in Moscow

Ethiopia is interested in developing cooperation with Russia in the field of nuclear energy, including specialist training and the use of nuclear technologies in healthcare. This was stated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, according to the Kremlin website.

Abiy Ahmed recalled that more than 20,000 Ethiopians had received their education in the Soviet Union and later in Russia, which, according to the Prime Minister,READ MORE

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has identified 331 high-risk voting stations ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with KwaZulu-Natal accounting for almost half of the stations flagged for potential instability.

National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola said on Friday that police were operationally ready to secure the elections, with three days remaining before voters head to the polls.

KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of high-risk voting stations at 165, followed by Gauteng with 119, the Western Cape withREAD MORE

Initiatives in the energy, agriculture, trade and infrastructure sectors were presented at the Russia–Africa Summit

African leaders have proposed that Russia expand investment in industry, set up joint production ventures, develop energy and transport projects, and cooperate in the field of artificial intelligence. They made this statement at the plenary session of the third Russia–Africa Summit, which is taking place at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of Burundi and Chairperson of theREAD MORE

The leader of the republic made the statement in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS

Mozambique is capable of ensuring food security not only for the countries of the Southern African Development Community and the African continent but also for the entire world.

“We are seeking to develop mechanised agriculture. We have significant potential for this, primarily in Gaza Province in the south of the country, Manica Province, as well as throughout the Zambezi River Valley in the central partREAD MORE