South African National Parks (SANParks) has used Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban to celebrate 100 years of the Kruger National Park while positioning conservation and tourism as key drivers of economic growth, community development and climate resilience. Held at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban from 11 to 15 May, the tourism showcase has seen SANParks anchor its participation around the theme “Our Heritage, Our Future”, linking the centenary of the Kruger National Park with the…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has used the opening of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban to position tourism as a key driver of economic growth, job creation and African integration, while calling for easier travel across the continent through visa reforms and regional partnerships. Addressing delegates at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said Africa’s tourism sector was entering a new era of growth after years of global disruption and recovery. The annual tourism showcase, hosted in…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to officially open the 2026 edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban on Tuesday, as government and tourism leaders look to strengthen the sector’s contribution to economic growth and job creation. The annual tourism trade exhibition, hosted by South African Tourism, will take place from 12 to 14 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre under the theme “Unlimited Africa: Growing Africa’s Tourism Economy”. Widely regarded as one of the continent’s largest tourism…

Cairo strengthens global partnerships and infrastructure development to position itself among top global destinations Egypt has set a goal to attract 30 million tourists annually, as President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi reaffirmed the country’s commitment to accelerating the development of its tourism sector. According to Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, the announcement came during a high-level meeting in Cairo with senior officials and international representatives. El-Sisi emphasised that expanding tourism remains a national priority, with a focus on enhancing…

The Mozambican government has sharply increased fuel prices, with diesel rising by 45.5% and petrol by 12.1% per litre from today, citing soaring international oil prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to journalists in Maputo after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday night, the chairman of the Board of the Energy Regulatory Authority (Arene), Paulo da Graça, said the government had been monitoring developments in the Middle East for more than two months. “As is widely known,…

The country’s petrochemical sector continues to grow, supported by stable production and international cooperation Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has announced that Egypt produces approximately 1.1 million tonnes of methanol annually, fully meeting domestic industrial demand while exporting surplus volumes to global markets, reports Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The minister emphasised the strategic importance of methanol production in supporting local industries and enhancing export potential. He also highlighted the need to explore expansion…

Mozambique will no longer accept being merely an exporter of raw materials, President Daniel Chapo declared, setting out an ambitious vision to transform the country’s vast natural resources into a foundation for industrialisation, economic diversification and shared prosperity. A New Economic Vision Delivering a keynote address at the 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (MMEC) in Maputo, the president outlined a decisive shift in economic strategy—one aimed at ensuring that the extraction of resources translates into tangible benefits…

Mozambican business leaders have warned of the “severe” impact of the ongoing fuel crisis, saying shortages are disrupting the movement of workers and goods and threatening the normal functioning of companies, while the government scrambles to secure alternative fuel supplies. Speaking at the opening of the 12th Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition in Maputo, the vice-president of the Confederation of Economic Associations (CTA), Onório Manuel, said the scarcity of fuel is beginning to paralyse economic activity. “The lack…

Government highlights industrial expansion, import substitution and investor inflows as pillars of economic transformation Ethiopia is on course to achieve a historic milestone in export performance, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announcing that the country expects to generate US$10 billion in export revenue during the fiscal year, reports ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. Manufacturing growth has more than doubled, rising from 4.7 per cent to 10.7 per cent, as authorities prioritise export-orientated development while reducing reliance on imports. The…

New initiative aims to equip students with investment, savings and economic skills for the future Egypt’s Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding to introduce a financial literacy curriculum for secondary school students, reports Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative, formalised on 28 April 2026, is designed to integrate key financial concepts into the national education system, helping students better understand savings, investment and entrepreneurship. The agreement was signed in the presence of senior government officials…