Graca Machel Calls for African Ownership of Strategic Mineral Resources

Graça Machel, the founder of the Graça Machel Trust and widow of former South African president Nelson Mandela, has called on African countries to unite and reclaim greater ownership and control of the continent’s vast mineral wealth.

Machel said Africa must form stronger regional alliances and blocs if it is serious about using its strategic mineral resources to eradicate poverty, drive industrialisation and improve the lives of communities living alongside some of the continent’s richest mines.

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In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Zhumabek Sarabekov, Director of the Institute of World Economy and Politics under the Foundation of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, spoke about the republic’s interest in the grouping

Kazakhstan is interested in developing its partnership with BRICS and views the group as an open platform for pursuing its economic interests and promoting joint projects. This was stated by Zhumabek Sarabekov, Director of the Institute of World Economics and PoliticsREAD MORE

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is opposing Sibanye-Stillwater’s proposed restructuring of its Kwezi shaft in Rustenburg, with up to 1 114 jobs potentially affected as the mining company begins consultations in terms of Section 189A of the Labour Relations Act.

Sibanye-Stillwater announced on Tuesday that it would enter into consultations with organised labour and affected non-unionised employees over the proposed restructuring of the mature platinum group metals (PGM) operation.

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First flight planned for the first quarter of 2027

China has successfully completed a series of propulsion system tests for the upper stage of the Lixun-1, officially entering the flight testing phase. According to TV BRICS partner Science and Technology Daily, the developers said the first flight is planned for the first quarter of 2027.

The tests verified three core technologies of the Lixun-1: high-thrust, high-performance multiple-restart technology; parallel multi-tank balanced propellant delivery technology; andREAD MORE

The Democratic Alliance has entered the legal battle over the African National Congress’s disputed candidate nominations, with the two parties, which are partners in the Government of National Unity (GNU), now on opposing sides of a court fight over who should be allowed to contest the 4 November local government elections.

The DA has filed papers with the Electoral Court seeking leave to intervene in the ANC’s application to have candidates acceptedREAD MORE

Dawit Mesfin, Deputy CEO of Fana Media Corporation, highlighted the potential of cooperation with BRICS in local-currency trade, infrastructure, agriculture and digital development

Dawit Mesfin, Deputy CEO of Fana Media Corporation, highlighted BRICS’ potential to contribute to deeper economic integration in Africa by expanding trade in local currencies and supporting infrastructure development.

According to the expert, expanding the use of national currencies in trade can strengthen economic ties between BRICS members and other countries interestedREAD MORE

Former Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s corruption and money laundering trial was brought to an abrupt halt on Wednesday after she became unwell while testifying in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria.

The former National Assembly Speaker had spent much of the day answering questions about financial records, travel allowances and renovations to her Bruma home when proceedings were interrupted.

Her lawyer told journalists that Mapisa-Nqakula was feeling tired and was receiving medical attention. TheREAD MORE

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Dmitry Taburov, CEO of MEFERI Russia, spoke about cooperation mechanisms that enable companies to enter new markets within the group more quickly

Practical cooperation between BRICS countries in digital technologies is already delivering tangible results. The strongest areas are logistics, e-commerce, digital payments, and warehouse and manufacturing automation. This was stated by Dmitry Taburov, CEO of MEFERI Russia, in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS.

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Sameep Shastri calls for faster technology exchange, digital payments and single-window mechanisms to expand trade among BRICS+ countries

BRICS+ countries can accelerate trade by strengthening technology sharing, digital payments and simplified trade mechanisms, Sameep Shastri, Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in an exclusive interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

Shastri said India’s fourth BRICS presidency is generating high expectations among the business community, particularly given the focus of thisREAD MORE

The Springboks are determined to give American rugby fans a taste of the intensity and quality of Test rugby when they face the All Blacks in the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series finale in Baltimore on Saturday.

With the 2031 Rugby World Cup set to be hosted in the United States, Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese believes Saturday’s blockbuster at M&T Bank Stadium presents a valuable opportunity to showcase the sport to a new audience.

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