The project demonstrates the potential of solar power to support sustainable development and improve energy efficiency The United Nations has introduced a solar energy project in Nigeria as part of efforts to promote clean power solutions and strengthen sustainable energy use. The installation, located at the UN House in Abuja, is designed to reduce electricity costs, decrease carbon emissions and encourage wider adoption of renewable technologies, as reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. The…

The government is banking on entrepreneurship to achieve the goals of Vision 2030 The small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) sector remains the main employer in Zimbabwe and accounts for about 60 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This was stated by Zimbabwe’s Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, as reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS.  “In Zimbabwe, the SMEs and MSME sector remains the dominant employer. The SMEs…

Creation of modern cultural centres with expanded access is planned In Egypt, 30 new-model culture palaces will be established in several governorates during the implementation of the first phase of the annual cultural modernisation plan. This was announced by the Minister of Culture of the Arab Republic, Gihane Zaki, as reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. According to Zaki, the modernisation aims to transform simple buildings into part of an integrated living environment system. The initiative…

Participation in the trade bloc will open up the entire continental market of 1.57 billion people to local entrepreneurs Ethiopia’s accession to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will create new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and contribute to the inflow of foreign investment. This was stated by Secretary General of the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Associations (ECCSA) Kenenisa Lemi in an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. According to him, AfCFTA provides Ethiopian traders with…

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.”…