The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appointed a multidisciplinary team of experienced detectives and crime intelligence officers to investigate the murder of March and March Gauteng leader Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa. Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the specialised team was established in consultation with Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni. Somgaxa was shot in the driveway of his home in Greenfield, Ekurhuleni, on 4 July. He died in hospital five days…

A group of 17 young plumbers have had their careers come to a screeching halt after an artisan school withheld their certificates due to unpaid debts. According to some of the learners who asked not to be publicly named, they were enrolled at the Durban Artisan Academy for a three year plumbing course, and when they graduated in 2023, they were told that they would not get their certificates because the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure owes the academy…

The country’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth through modernisation, digital transformation and large-scale development projects⁠ Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices, according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. He noted the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities, reports Sada El Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Gad noted…

The country’s authorities intend to introduce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic⁠ Members of Assembly of People’s Representatives have put forward a legislative initiative aimed at a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags and a mandatory shift by the market towards sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. The bill aims to combat plastic pollution, protect public health and facilitate Tunisia’s transition to a circular economy. This was reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS. If the law is…

LUSAKA, July 9 — Zambia’s Vice President, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, escaped unharmed after a Zambia Air Force helicopter carrying her was involved in an accident during take-off in the northern town of Nakonde on Thursday, the government said. In a statement, Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick K. Kangwa said the helicopter was involved in an accident shortly after take-off while the Vice President was on an official visit to Muchinga Province. Nalumango, along with all passengers and crew members…

The project combines digital technologies, satellite data, geospatial tools and unmanned systems Digital wildlife monitoring plays a vital role not only in conserving biodiversity but also in developing the tourism sector, as it provides up-to-date data on animal populations and the natural landscapes of tourist destinations. This was stated by Ethiopia’s State Minister for Tourism, Seleshi Girma. His comments were reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. A digital platform for managing protected areas has been launched on a…

Rising mineral and manufactured exports highlight the country’s progress in strengthening industrial production and international trade Zimbabwe’s exports increased by 42 per cent to US$4.45 billion between January and May 2026, compared with US$3.1 billion during the same period last year, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Semi-manufactured gold remained the country’s leading export, generating US$2.2 billion, followed by nickel mattes at US$595 million. Other mineral substances and ferro-chromium completed the top five export products. The five…

ActionSA has praised KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for what it describes as his unwavering courage in exposing alleged corruption within the South African Police Service, saying his actions helped trigger sweeping investigations into alleged criminality and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system. In a statement released on Monday, ActionSA president Herman Mashaba marked the first anniversary of Mkhwanazi’s now-famous 6 July 2025 press conference, during which the senior police officer publicly levelled explosive allegations against senior figures…

Two suspects accused of participating in the alleged unlawful raid and seizure of precious stones worth nearly R15 million from a Johannesburg home will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, as the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) confirmed that two more arrests are imminent. The court appearance marks the latest development in a case that has exposed alleged misconduct involving several law enforcement officers from different agencies, as well as a businessman accused of masquerading as a police…

For Ghana News Agency, this is a strategic investment in promoting the country’s voice and strengthening robust media solidarity across different continents⁠ Countries on the African continent are enhancing their global media presence by including the Republic of Ghana in international communications via the TV BRICS International Media Network. Ghana News Agency (GNA), the country’s leading news agency, will represent Ghana’s interests within the unified BRICS+ agenda. The partners have agreed to cooperate on content exchange, the creation of news…