Amr El-Samadouni, Secretary-General of the International Transportation and Logistics Services Division at the Cairo Chamber of Commerce, notes the important role of maritime transport in Egypt’s economic development. The state is keen to improve ports and modernise infrastructure to stimulate sustainable growth. Ports play a key role in accommodating industry and supporting domestic production. The Egyptian government is actively working with international companies to improve ports and enhance their global ranking. The future of maritime transport until 2030 aims to…

At the 2nd Iran-Africa Summit in Tehran, a joint Iran-Africa Agriculture and Water Resources Committee was established. Representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture discussed prospects for co-operation as well as public and private sector experiences in water supply and irrigation. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The opening ceremony of the event was attended by senior Iranian officials including President Ebrahim Raisi and Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Abbas Aliabadi. President Ibrahim Raisi emphasised…

According to Stats SA, iron ore was the largest contributor to growth over the period, up 42.9 per cent, contributing 5.1 percentage points. Coal, South Africa’s main source of energy for power generation, also rose by 14.6 per cent, contributing 3.7 percentage points, while chrome ore production rose by 20.6 per cent, adding one percentage point. According to the statistics agency’s report, seasonally adjusted mining output in February was up five per cent from the previous month. This is reported…

Ethiopia’s Minister of Agriculture, Girma Amante, emphasised that the new agricultural strategies focused on transforming food systems in Ethiopia are a fundamental indicator of the country’s commitment to food security and nutrition. In conducting the initiative, the Ministry of Agriculture presented three key strategies: National Food Safety and Quality Strategy for Primary Agricultural Produce, National Nutrition Sensitive Agrifood Systems Strategy, and Post-Harvest Management Strategy. Minister Girma emphasised that these strategies are central to ensuring food security, improving health and expanding…

Ethiopia’s Foreign Ministry hosted the third meeting of the technical committee of representatives of the country’s leadership to discuss the strategy of interaction with BRICS. This is reported by ENA. The committee members representing government agencies assessed ways for Ethiopia to participate in the BRICS agenda. The meeting discussed accelerating the country’s integration into the association’s projects in line with its interests. Joining BRICS, the online publication noted, reflects Ethiopia’s determination to realise its economic potential, work to accelerate GDP…

Simphiwe Zondi in Johannesburg, South Africa, was especially happy on 16 April. At the 2024 Job Fair of the Chinese-Invested Enterprises in South Africa held in the Gallagher Convention Centre on that day, he presented his CV and immediately secured a job as a technical director at the South Africa subsidiary of PowerChina, which ranked 105th on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2023. He was one of the few applicants who signed employment contracts at the job fair.  “I cannot reveal…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi addressed the nation, stressing the importance of economic reforms and industrial localisation as key priorities of his new term. He emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting the private sector and providing social protection for vulnerable groups. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to political openness and reform, particularly in empowering youth and advancing women’s rights. Looking to the future, President Al-Sisi outlined the main priorities of…

Lucy Wahome stumbles and struggles to maintain her balance and walk as a nurse rushes to lend her support, soon after she got admitted at the clinic.  Wahome, 30, initially sought medical treatment at her home clinic in Kiambu County, Kenya, which seemed well organised; but she later realised that constant power outages at the facility seriously compromised the quality of care at the clinic.  “I discovered that I had fibroids two years ago and decided to take some herbal…

JOHANNESBURG – Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is a prominent feminist, activist, and defender of the rights of women, children, and the poorest people in Africa. Born in a small village on the outskirts of Zambia, she suffered inequality and injustice at an early age. She saw bright moments of opportunity amidst hardship and ignorance. Her dedication to the struggle for equality, social justice, and better living conditions for the most vulnerable groups of people has made her one of the most prominent…

The Council of Ministers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has stressed the importance of this new structure, noting that it will be responsible for projects and programmes aimed at young people, who make up a significant proportion of the population in the region. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. Statistics show that about 75 per cent of the population of SADC member countries are young people under the age of 35. Chairperson of…