Mozambique’s Prime Minister, Benvinda Levi, has outlined an ambitious yet cautiously optimistic economic plan for 2026, as the Government seeks to steer the country back toward growth following a prolonged period of internal and external shocks. Presenting the proposed Economic, Social and State Budget Plan (PESOE) for 2026, at the Mozambican Parliament, Levi emphasised that the priorities are centred on macroeconomic stability, structural investment, economic diversification and private-sector engagement. The PESOE 2026 is the second short-term planning and budgeting instrument…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique have concluded the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. The session brought together ministers, senior officials, and technical experts to assess progress since the 3rd Commission meeting in Pretoria in 2022 and to sign new Memoranda of Understanding. Ramaphosa said the meeting demonstrated the shared responsibility of both countries to ensure that current and future generations benefit…

When the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) was first completed in 1975, it stood as a bold symbol of South–South cooperation, a physical and political bridge linking landlocked Zambia to the world through the Port of Dar es Salaam. Built with Chinese support at a time when many African countries faced isolation and geopolitical pressure, TAZARA became more than a railway. It became a story of solidarity, resilience, and shared purpose. A History Rooted in Liberation TAZARA was born out of…

Lusaka – Chinese Premier Li Qiang has concluded a landmark visit to Zambia, highlighted by the official launch of the revitalisation of the Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) line, a signature infrastructure project symbolising decades of friendship among Zambia, Tanzania, and China. Premier Li joined President Hakainde Hichilema and Tanzania’s Vice President Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi in Lusaka, where the trio unveiled a commemorative plaque to mark the start of rehabilitation works on the 1,860-kilometre railway. President Hichilema described the project…

Egypt has begun establishing the world’s largest date plantation. A total of 2.3 million palm trees will be planted in the Toshka and Al-Owainat regions. The launch of the project was announced by the Republic’s Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel Al-Wazir, according to Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The project is being implemented on the instructions of the President of Egypt. As Kamel Al-Wazir emphasised, the development of the…

Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, has announced the completion of drilling at the new Zohr-9 gas well in the Zohr field of the Mediterranean Sea. Initial results indicate the presence of a gas-bearing layer with an estimated production capacity of around 70 million cubic feet per day, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the minister the discovery extends the success of the Zohr field and highlights its promising potential for future development,…

Against the backdrop of persistent security problems and external interference, many people in the Central African Republic are calling for solutions rooted in the country’s own realities. In this interview, Bienvenu Paya-Ngbouhou, editor in chief of the newspaper L’Hirondelle, reflects on the need to understand the nation’s internal dynamics, the role of the press in peacebuilding, and opportunities for cooperation with partners such as China.  ChinAfrica: The Central African Republic has explored various local ways to achieve stability and development. Which practices have…

Egypt has unveiled its Smart Cities Strategy, a major initiative that seeks to address rapid urbanisation, climate challenges, and spatial inequalities, while fostering economic growth and social inclusion, reports Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The strategy marks a departure from previous approaches focused primarily on building new urban centres. Instead, it integrates both existing and new cities into a cohesive national framework.  Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment Manal Awad stressed that successful smart…

Initiatives launched in Ethiopia over the past three years to boost cotton productivity and quality have significantly increased foreign currency earnings while also meeting domestic consumption needs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. By focusing on modern farming techniques, the government has positioned cotton as a dual contributor to the economy, underpinning local industries while generating vital export revenue. The country has an estimated three million hectares of land suitable for cotton cultivation, offering considerable room for sectoral growth, according…

25 August 2025, Lusaka – African ministers of health gathering in the Zambian capital Lusaka today opened the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the highest decision-making body on health on the continent. The ministers from the 47 countries of the WHO African Region, meeting from 25 to 27 August 2025, will deliberate on measures to address challenges as well as endorse key resolutions to improve and promote people’s health. Opening the meeting, Zambia’s…