Ethiopia and Zimbabwe have reinforced their commitment to economic collaboration, with a high-level meeting between Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, and Zimbabwe’s Minister of Finance, Economic Development, Professor M. Ncube. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. The discussions, held in Addis Ababa, focused on knowledge-sharing and strategic partnerships to bolster economic resilience and sustainable development in both nations. To formalise this collaboration, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe agreed to establish technical working groups that will…

The 5th Citrus Summit concluded in Gqeberha, South Africa. The event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to collaborate on strategies for sustainable growth. Government and industry leaders emphasised the need for infrastructure investment and improved cold chain management to facilitate smooth exports. South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen stressed the importance of expanding into new regions, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, and India, where demand for South African citrus continues to grow. The Russian market…

Ethiopia has secured US$1.226 billion in revenue from coffee exports over the past eight months, reflecting the success of ongoing government-led reforms aimed at enhancing production and market competitiveness. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the source, the country exported more than 257,000 tonnes of coffee during the first eight months of the 2024/2025 Ethiopian fiscal year. This achievement is attributed to strategic measures that have boosted coffee output, improved quality, and…

Africa’s largest locally assembled electric vehicle charging station has opened in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja. The project is aimed at developing domestic production of this type of transport and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. Electric buses and taxis produced in the country were also unveiled at the station’s opening ceremony. It is noted that this is part of a government programme to reduce emissions and modernise the automotive sector. Minister of…

As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With just five years left to hit the ambitious targets of Agenda 2030, the continent faces a stark reality: progress is real but uneven, and the clock is ticking. Are Africa’s 54 nations on track to end poverty, reduce inequality, and foster sustainable growth by 2030, or are they slipping behind? The answer, it seems, is both, depending on…

Egypt has solidified its position as a key destination for higher education and scientific research in Africa, with 43,824 African students from 39 countries currently enrolled in Egyptian universities. This is reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. This figure represents 44 per cent of all international students in the country, reflecting the confidence African nations place in Egypt’s academic institutions, according to Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour. The Minister highlighted Egypt’s progress in…

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe Amon Murwira has arrived in Moscow on a visit to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. At a press conference following the meeting, the Russian Minister said relations between the countries were based on the principles of equality and mutual respect. “We paid special attention to the need to strengthen trade and economic cooperation, agreed to take additional steps to identify promising areas of joint interests, first of all…

In a historic and culturally significant ceremony on March 1, 2025, Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth; a 56-nation organization promoting democracy and development, was installed as the Senior Headwoman Butambo of Bweengwa Village in the Hamusonde Chiefdom, Monze District, Southern Province, Zambia. The coronation, presided over by His Royal Highness Chief Hamusonde, marked a rare honor for an international figure and underscored Scotland’s deep ties to Zambia. The previous day, on February 28, 2025, President Hakainde Hichilema…

Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has successfully conducted 2,606,736 surgeries as part of its national initiative to eliminate waiting lists for critical medical procedures. Launched in July 2018, the programme aims to provide timely surgical interventions, ensuring that patients receive necessary care without prolonged delays. Ministry Spokesman for the Ministry of Health Hossam Abdel Ghaffar confirmed that since the initiative’s inception, 260,033 patient calls have been received via its dedicated hotline. Between July 2023 and February 2024 alone, the…

Zambia’s football community is reeling from a deepening crisis surrounding the Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) presidential election, a saga that threatens to tarnish the nation’s proud footballing legacy. At the heart of the controversy is incumbent FAZ President Andrew Kamanga, who was declared re-elected unopposed after eight rival candidates were disqualified from the race. With the government stepping in, legal challenges looming, and the specter of a FIFA ban on the horizon, the situation has spiraled into a full-blown…