A humanoid robot has appeared at the Visakhapatnam railway station, designed to improve passenger safety and comfort. This is the first robot of its kind to be used by Indian Railways. This was reported by News9, a partner of TV BRICS. The robot will perform a variety of functions, including ensuring passenger safety, crowd control, and providing information about trains and their routes. It will also be able to warn passengers about crowded platforms, make announcements in Hindi, English and…

Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Hassan El-Khatib, highlighted the country’s ability to capitalise on emerging AI technologies, particularly in the renewable energy sector. He pointed to Egypt’s solar power potential in the Western Desert, estimated at 700–1,000 gigawatts, as a key area for technological and economic growth. During a seminar hosted by the Information and Design Support Center of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hassan El-Khatib, noted that “70 per cent of global data passes through submarine cables across Egypt,…

In a selfless move, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has appealed to his home nation to cease efforts for donations to pay off his $100,000 fine. Thiaw was sanctioned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for bringing the game into disrepute. He was accused of telling his players to leave the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against hosts Morocco on 18 January. “Mr. Pape Bouna Thiaw, the head coach of the Senegalese National Team, is suspended…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed on Friday that convicted murderer and rapist Thabo Bester has been transferred to the eBongweni Super Maximum Correctional Centre in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal, one of South Africa’s most secure prisons. The move comes amid ongoing concerns about his high-risk profile and the aftermath of his notorious escape three years ago.  DCS spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said the transfer followed a security risk assessment, noting that such relocations are routine and designed to maintain safety…

Specialists from the mineral resources sector in seven African countries, including Burundi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, completed a week-long internship in Almetyevsk, the “oil capital of Tatarstan”, witnessing firsthand how Russia trains personnel for the extractive industry. This was reported by the university’s press service on its website. The African miners participated in the international educational programme “Management of Subsoil Use Facilities” at Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. The annual course is divided into modules and…

The Nkabinde Inquiry has welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to extend its completion deadline to 30 June 2026, saying the additional time will allow it to fully and properly conclude its work. The Presidency on Thursday confirmed that President Ramaphosa had granted the extension to the inquiry chaired by retired Constitutional Court justice Baaitse Elizabeth “Bess” Nkabinde, which is probing the fitness of Advocate Andrew Chauke to hold office as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in South Gauteng. The inquiry…

The Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK Party) Royal and Traditional Leadership, a structure within the party tasked with tackling traditional leadership matters, says it supports the call to rename the province of KwaZulu-Natal by removing the colonial “Natal” and leaving only KwaZulu. The structure says that the starting point of transformation and historical correction must be the renaming of the Province itself. It added that KwaZulu existed long before colonial borders and names were imposed, and the continued attachment of the…

South African forward Mihlali Mayambela has moved clubs in the Cypriot Premier League, switching from Aris Limassol to Omonia Nicosia. The 29-year-old Bafana Bafana winger has joined Omonia on a two-and-a-half year contract, ending a three-year and half stay at Aris. “The collaboration contract has a duration of 2.5 years. The player has chosen to wear the number 18,” announced Omonia. “For the past 3.5 years, he played for Aris Limassol, with whom he won a championship and a super…

The Johannesburg High Court on Thursday postponed the pre-trial hearing of businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused to 6 February, as concerns mounted over his continued detention at a correctional facility hundreds of kilometres away from the court where his case will be heard. Matlala, his wife Tsakane Matlala and three others made their first appearance in the High Court, facing a total of 25 charges, including 11 counts of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money…