The Mtititi Fumani Gold Mine in Limpopo is set to be officially launched this month, with Vhembe District Municipality Executive Mayor Miyelani Chauke saying that the long-awaited mining project is expected to create about 3,000 jobs. The planned launch comes as communities across the Vhembe region continue to face high levels of unemployment and limited economic opportunities, particularly for young people. Chauke spoke about the mining project recently during his public engagement drive in Xikundu, Bevhula, Magona, Makhubele, and Mtititi…

Government accelerates investment in electric vehicles, natural gas transport and clean mobility infrastructure to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuel Ethiopia is accelerating its transition to electric mobility through a nationwide strategy that combines the expansion of electric vehicles (EVs), cleaner public transport and alternative fuel infrastructure as part of a broader effort to reduce fuel imports and strengthen long-term economic resilience. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a TV BRICS partner. The government is positioning clean…

Citizens across the country unite to expand forest cover and restore ecosystems A nationwide tree-planting campaign has begun in Ethiopia, with the goal of increasing the country’s green cover by 800 million trees in a single day. Residents in villages, towns and mountainous areas have already joined the implementation of the national Green Legacy initiative. This was reported by the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, a TV BRICS partner. The Green Legacy initiative is designed to lay the foundation for long-term food security,…

The traditional leader of the Nyuswa clan near Hillcrest in the west of Durban has been hit with a default judgment to pay back R100,000 plus interest to a Durban company. Inkosi Muziwenhlanhla Ngcobo (38) was ordered by the Durban Magistrate’s Court to pay back the money after he defaulted for over two years and breached an undertaking to pay the loan in several instalments. According to court papers, Inkosi Ngcobo borrowed the money from a company called Afri-Risse Group…

Government launches new strategy to attract productive investment, improve business environment and strengthen economic competitiveness Egypt has become Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) for the fourth consecutive year, recording total inflows of US$15.5 billion, according to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade. This is reported by MENA, a TV BRICS partner. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 World Investment Report issued by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Investment and Foreign…

Higher global demand and increased domestic processing drive export revenues to a record level Zimbabwe’s mineral export revenues rose by 84 per cent in the first half of 2026, reaching a record US$2.532 billion compared with US$1.376 billion during the same period last year, the latest official figures show. This was reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Three major mineral categories accounted for more than 74 per cent of total export earnings. Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) remained…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the immediate resignation of Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) head Advocate Andrea Johnson, bringing an end to her tenure as the head of the National Prosecuting Authority’s specialist anti corruption unit as she continues to face scrutiny over evidence before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. The Presidency announced on Monday that Ramaphosa, acting in terms of Section 12(8)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, had agreed to Johnson’s request to vacate office with immediate effect.…

New initiative focuses on digital skills, female leadership and technology-driven professional development Nigeria has launched a new digital education initiative in partnership with UNESCO to enhance teachers’ professional development through mobile learning technologies, with a particular focus on empowering female educators and expanding access to quality training, as reported by News Agency of Nigeria, a TV BRICS partner. The initiative aligns with Nigeria’s Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), which aims to improve learning outcomes, modernise teacher training and promote innovation…

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Parliament to launch an urgent inquiry into South Africa’s rapidly expanding digital platform economy, raising concerns over the employment of undocumented foreign nationals, alleged worker exploitation and gaps in labour regulation affecting thousands of e-hailing and delivery drivers. In a letter addressed to Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour Chairperson Boyce Maneli, ATM Parliamentary Leader Vuyo Zungula urged the committee to prioritise an investigation during Parliament’s third term programme into employment conditions,…

Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026 Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with total shipments exceeding 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. The increase comes as Egypt continues to strengthen production efficiency, improve export control systems and expand access to new destinations by meeting strict international standards for quality, food safety and agricultural inspections. Official export data showed that…