The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Parliament to launch an urgent inquiry into South Africa’s rapidly expanding digital platform economy, raising concerns over the employment of undocumented foreign nationals, alleged worker exploitation and gaps in labour regulation affecting thousands of e-hailing and delivery drivers. In a letter addressed to Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour Chairperson Boyce Maneli, ATM Parliamentary Leader Vuyo Zungula urged the committee to prioritise an investigation during Parliament’s third term programme into employment conditions,…

Strong global demand and expanded market access drive Egypt’s agricultural export performance in 2026 Egypt’s agricultural exports have reached a historic milestone in 2026, with total shipments exceeding 5.8 million tonnes of agricultural products, as reported by Sada El-Balad, a TV BRICS partner. The increase comes as Egypt continues to strengthen production efficiency, improve export control systems and expand access to new destinations by meeting strict international standards for quality, food safety and agricultural inspections. Official export data showed that…

The nationwide initiative aims to broaden access to free medical services during the country’s rainy season Ethiopia has launched an expanded nationwide volunteer health service programme that is expected to provide free medical care to around 20 million people during the rainy season, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Minister of Health Mekdes Daba said the volunteer health service programme, introduced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, is being further integrated into Ethiopia’s healthcare system.…

Frustration boiled over outside the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office in Thokoza this week as hundreds of grant beneficiaries were turned away after waiting for hours in freezing winter conditions, prompting angry scenes that have since gone viral on social media. Residents from Thokoza and surrounding communities in Ekurhuleni gathered outside the local office from as early as 3 am on Wednesday, hoping to resolve issues relating to their social grants. However, many said they were informed that…

LUSAKA, July 15 — Zambia’s former Vice President and Acting President, Dr Guy Lindsay Scott, has died at the age of 82 after an illness, the Zambian government announced on Wednesday. According to a statement issued by Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, Scott died at his Farm in Lusaka’s Leopards Hill area. President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded the former vice president a State Funeral in recognition of his distinguished service to the nation. Scott served as Zambia’s Vice President…

A new organisation for traditional leaders in South Africa has been launched in KwaZulu-Natal, and its leaders said they are not politically aligned and will strictly focus on issues of Amakhosi and traditional leadership structures. The new body is called the South African Traditional Leaders Organisation (SATLO), and its founding chairperson is Inkosi Khethokuhle Zondi of Mpumuza in Pietermaritzburg, and the Secretary-General is Inkosi Thanduyise Mzimela from Mthunzini near Empangeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal. Speaking at the launch, Inkosi Zondi said…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has appointed a multidisciplinary team of experienced detectives and crime intelligence officers to investigate the murder of March and March Gauteng leader Andile Mvuyiselwa Somgaxa. Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane announced the decision on Tuesday, saying the specialised team was established in consultation with Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni. Somgaxa was shot in the driveway of his home in Greenfield, Ekurhuleni, on 4 July. He died in hospital five days…

A group of 17 young plumbers have had their careers come to a screeching halt after an artisan school withheld their certificates due to unpaid debts. According to some of the learners who asked not to be publicly named, they were enrolled at the Durban Artisan Academy for a three year plumbing course, and when they graduated in 2023, they were told that they would not get their certificates because the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure owes the academy…

The country’s agricultural sector has recorded significant growth through modernisation, digital transformation and large-scale development projects⁠ Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices, according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. He noted the sector has undergone comprehensive transformation, benefiting farmers, expanding cultivated areas and strengthening the country’s agricultural capabilities, reports Sada El Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. Gad noted…

The country’s authorities intend to introduce environmentally friendly alternatives to plastic⁠ Members of Assembly of People’s Representatives have put forward a legislative initiative aimed at a nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags and a mandatory shift by the market towards sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives. The bill aims to combat plastic pollution, protect public health and facilitate Tunisia’s transition to a circular economy. This was reported by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), a partner of TV BRICS. If the law is…