Significant discoveries in Aswan reveal new insights into Egypt’s ancient craftsmanship and material culture An Egyptian archaeological team from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has unearthed a collection of rock-cut structures dating to the Old Kingdom during the current excavation season at Qubbet El-Hawa in Aswan. The site, located on the west bank of the Nile, is recognised as one of Upper Egypt’s most historically significant areas. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy emphasised the ministry’s ongoing support for…

Digitalisation forms part of ongoing reforms in the country Operations and functions of the Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) have fully moved to a digital format. This was stated in an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, by Deputy Commissioner of the ECC, Azezew Chane. The Commission has created a digital system allowing importers and exporters to conduct their activities online. The system integrates more than 70 institutions and enables market participants to submit documents related to imports and…

The aim of the project is to stimulate the development of the digital economy and train specialists in the field of artificial intelligence Ethiopia has officially launched the University Innovation Platform for Artificial Intelligence, an initiative aimed at positioning the country as a continental hub for AI-based solutions. The project was presented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). According to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS, the platform seeks to equip young people with practical skills in…

Maputo, 23 February 2026 – The President of the Republic, Daniel Francisco Chapo, has formally launched a new partnership framework between Mozambique and the World Bank Group, setting out an ambitious financing programme running from 2026 to 2031 aimed at accelerating economic growth, job creation and macro-fiscal consolidation. The announcement followed an audience granted to Fily Sissoko, Director of the World Bank Group’s Division in Mozambique, at the Presidential Office in Maputo. The meeting marked the official start of a…

Newly identified Umm Arak Plateau reveals 10,000 years of human activity and artistic expression Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown archaeological site in South Sinai, revealing an exceptional collection of rock art and material remains spanning nearly 10,000 years of human history. The discovery was made by an Egyptian mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities during survey and documentation work in the Sinai Peninsula. The newly identified site, known as the Umm Arak Plateau, is located around five…

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has suspended all livestock imports from South Africa with immediate effect following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that country. In a press statement issued on February 14, 2026, the Ministry said the decision was taken “following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in that country.” The Ministry stated that through the Department of Veterinary Services, it “has with immediate effect, suspended all livestock import permits from South Africa.”…

Authorities intensify enforcement, community engagement and conservation initiatives ahead of World Pangolin Day Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pangolins, one of the world’s most endangered mammals, as the country joins global observances of World Pangolin Month in February, as reported by New Ziana. Ahead of World Pangolin Day on 21 February, national authorities are highlighting strengthened conservation measures, legal protections and community-based initiatives aimed at safeguarding the species’ future. This year’s international theme, “Guardians in Action”, recognises conservation…

Leaders reaffirm commitment to integration, development and joint continental priorities The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union took place in Addis Ababa, bringing together heads of state under the bloc’s 2026 theme, “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063”. African leaders reiterated their shared commitment to long-term development and deeper regional integration. The high-level gathering convened presidents and prime ministers, foreign ministers, diplomats, leaders of continental institutions and…

Ethiopia took a historic step by inaugurating the Ethiopian Pediatric Haematology and Oncology Society (ESPHO), with the aim of transforming care for children with cancer and blood diseases. The ceremony in Addis Ababa was attended by State Minister of Health Service and Programme Wing Dereje Duguma and hundreds of professionals from the sector. “Addressing paediatric cancer requires a unified front. ESPHO is essential for gathering data, training specialised personnel, and ensuring early diagnosis,” said Dereje Duguma, according to ENA, a…

Early next year, Zimbabwe is set to commence its initial rollout of a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, with approximately 46,500 individuals slated to begin treatment. This is the first injectable drug for pre-exposure prophylaxis of HIV (PrEP), with a course consisting of two injections per year providing protection for six months.  According to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, this new option offers a long-term alternative that could significantly improve prevention outcomes. The drug is aimed at adolescent…