Number of Universities in Egypt Increases Almost Two and Half Times Over 12 Years

The number of academic publications more than tripled

The number of universities in Egypt rose from 55 to 131 between 2014 and 2026, whilst the number of students at universities and institutes increased from 2.3 million to 4 million. This was announced by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelaziz Konsowa. His remarks were reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.

During this period, the number of technology universities in Egypt rose from three to 14, whilst theREAD MORE

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns will be desperate to put their disappointing CAF exits behind them when they return to domestic action in the Carling Knockout Cup on Tuesday night, while Orlando Pirates will be looking to carry their continental success into the last-16 encounter.

The three South African football heavyweights head into the midweek fixtures with contrasting levels of confidence after their respective continental campaigns delivered mixed results over the weekend. Chiefs were eliminated by Zambia’s Red Arrows onREAD MORE

These technologies help to gather the data needed for government decision-making

Ethiopia is helping to develop geospatial technologies in Africa, which are used for national development planning and data-driven decision-making. This was reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS.

According to Andre Nonguierma, head of the Geographic Information Management Division at the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Ethiopia is developing its national space capabilities, launching satellites and expanding the use of Earth observation technologies. These tools enable the collection ofREAD MORE

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has seized cocaine worth more than R200 million at OR Tambo International Airport, while a separate intelligence-driven operation in Gqeberha led to the seizure of drugs worth more than R9.7 million and the arrest of a 38-year-old suspect.

The two operations form part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to disrupt drug trafficking networks and prevent illicit substances from entering communities through South Africa’s transport and distribution routes.

National police commissioner General FannieREAD MORE

Participants will examine issues relating to international trade, the energy transition, security and digital sovereignty

The 10th BRICS Conference, marking the 20th anniversary of the group and the reform of global governance, will take place from 26 to 30 October 2026 in Brazil. The event is organised by the BRICS Studies Group of USP (GEBRICS-USP). The TV BRICS International Media Network will act as the event’s international media partner.

The conference will be held under the title “BRICS+ and 20 YearsREAD MORE

The N12 freeway between Klipspruit Valley Road (K43) and Abubakar Asvat Drive is being reopened following protest action at Nana’s Farm in Lenasia that forced the closure of major roads on Monday morning.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) said protesting crowds had dispersed by 7.45 am, allowing law enforcement officers to begin the process of restoring traffic flow along the affected routes.

However, the situation remained tense, with police maintaining a strong presence in the area to prevent furtherREAD MORE

BRICS countries are actively discussing the transition to a circular economy. Why is this needed? Which national programmes and joint initiatives are already in place? And what still needs to be done? Read the TV BRICS report

Benefits of a circular economy

A circular economy helps conserve resources, reduce the amount of waste and lower the costs of maintaining waste disposal sites. This system replaces the linear “production – use – disposal” model with a regenerative cycle and enables theREAD MORE

EASTERN CAPE — Suspended Attorney Precious Muleya, whose arrest at OR Tambo International Airport followed an alleged period of evading arrest, will face the next stage of a R5.2 million Road Accident Fund (RAF) fraud case in the KuGompo Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after the magistrates’ court denied her bail.

Muleya, a Zimbabwean national and former practising attorney, is expected to make her first appearance in the specialised commercial crimes court on 11 November 2026, following the decision to keepREAD MORE

Three Eldorado Park police officers have been convicted of offences linked to the killing of 16-year-old Nathaniel Julies, bringing a significant development in a case that sparked national outrage over police brutality and left his family fighting for justice for more than six years.

The Gauteng High Court, sitting in Palm Ridge, found Constable Caylene Whiteboy and Sergeant Simon Ndyalvane guilty of murder following the fatal shooting of Julies on August 26, 2020.

Detective Voster Netshiongolo was convicted of unlawfulREAD MORE

BEIJING, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) — On the banks of the Yudu River in east China, a choir sang of soldiers leaving home more than nine decades ago. Beside the singers, eight large red Chinese characters proclaimed: “May the spirit of the Long March shine forever.”

In October 1934, some 86,000 Red Army soldiers crossed the river, little knowing that they were embarking on a gruelling 12,500-kilometre journey, which American journalist Edgar Snow hailed as “an odyssey unequalled in modern times.”READ MORE