EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi Fired Amid Multiple Criminal Charges

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been fired by the City of Ekurhuleni, ending months of disciplinary proceedings while he faced several criminal cases.

Mkhwanazi had been on suspension and receiving his full salary for about 10 months before the municipality terminated his employment.

His dismissal comes as he remains in custody following the rejection of his bail application in the murder case involving Brakpan businessman Emmanuel Mbense.

Mkhwanazi and fiveREAD MORE

The rocket placed nine satellites into orbit and broke two national records

China has placed nine satellites into their designated orbits from waters off the coast of Shanghai. The launch marked the world’s first mobile sea-based launch of a low-Earth orbit satellite constellation for the deployment of a broadband internet network, reports Science and Technology Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The Gravity-1 Y3 launch vehicle successfully delivered eight satellites from the Qianfan constellation (orREAD MORE

MAPUTO — Another deadly crash on Mozambique’s main highway has renewed concern over the high human cost of road accidents, after at least 24 people were killed in a head-on collision in Inhambane province.

The accident occurred on Thursday night in Zavala district, on the National Road Number 1 (EN1), when a passenger minibus collided with a truck belonging to the Mozambique Defence Armed Forces (FADM).

Seventeen people died at the scene, and another seven died whileREAD MORE

Teams from 25 countries reached the final

The results of the first ArtMasters Open international competition at the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg have been announced. The winners in the “Film” and “Music” categories were selected by a jury following the pitching of creative projects by the finalist teams.

Over 3,500 people from 140 countries submitted applications to take part. Ten teams, comprising participants from 25 countries, made it through to the final. Over theREAD MORE

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has secured a Special Tribunal judgment setting aside South African Airways’ (SAA) decision to extend an aircraft dry-lease agreement with Flyfofa Airways (Pty) Ltd worth R85.3 million.

The judgment also paves the way for the recovery of any profits or unjustified enrichment made by Flyfofa from the agreement.

The Tribunal found that SAA’s decision to extend the agreement for 36 months from July 1, 2019, wasREAD MORE

The model will enable more effective production decisions to be made

Staff at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (KazNU) have developed a model for calculating and optimising oil production processes. It is designed to help engineers predict processes within an oil reservoir more accurately. This was reported by Kazinform, a partner of TV BRICS.

Various technological methods are used in oil production, including water injection into theREAD MORE

As the third day of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo gets underway in Tshwane, attention is turning to land mobility, tactical armour and technologies aimed at supporting South Africa’s ground forces operating under increasing operational pressure.

The exhibition provides the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) with an opportunity to assess emerging technologies and capabilities that could help strengthen and equip its forces, while government is also emphasising the need to broaden participationREAD MORE

The country aims to become a global exporter of clean energy

Oman is working to establish the world’s first commercial corridor for the export of liquid hydrogen. This was reported by Al Shabiba, a partner of TV BRICS.

Liquid hydrogen is produced by cooling and liquefying hydrogen to a temperature of minus 253°C. As a result, its volume is reduced to approximately 1/800th of its gaseous volume, making it possible to transport it over longREAD MORE

The rapid growth in gold exports has cemented the precious metal’s position as one of the country’s most important sources of foreign currency

Ethiopia is rapidly developing its mining sector, transforming its rich natural resources into a vital source of economic growth, investment and foreign exchange earnings. This was reported by Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS.

Gold mining in particular is showing particularly impressive results. According to the Ethiopian authorities, in theREAD MORE

The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has confirmed that Leratong Village is geographically located within Ward 127 of the City of Johannesburg, putting to rest ongoing questions about which municipality the area falls under.

The confirmation was made during a meeting held at Leratong Hospital on Thursday involving the MDB, Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Jacob Mamabolo, Mogale City Executive Mayor Lucky Sele and City of Johannesburg Speaker Margaret Arnolds.

The meetingREAD MORE