The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will lay criminal charges against North West businessman Suliman Carrim after he repeatedly failed to appear before the inquiry, despite being ordered to testify in person. Commission chairperson Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga made the decision on Friday after Carrim again failed to appear, citing ill health. Madlanga said the commission could not allow witnesses to decide when they would appear before the inquiry. “The Commission will direct the relevant functionary to lay a criminal charge against…

Lusaka – NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has claimed victory in Zambia’s presidential election, saying results from his party’s Parallel Voter Tabulation (PVT) show him leading the race. In a video shared on 14 August, Mundubile said his party had compiled results from polling stations and tallying centres across the country and was confident of victory. “The people of Zambia voted. Their decision must be respected,” Mundubile said in a video shared widely on social media. He also raised concerns…

National Coloured Congress (NCC) leader and suspended Member of Parliament Fadiel Adams has questioned why he was arrested instead of being asked to provide a warning statement, saying he does not understand the decision to take him into custody. Adams made the remarks outside the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on Friday after his case was postponed and transferred to the Regional Court for trial on September 11, 2026. The suspended MP faces charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice…

LUSAKA – Vote counting is underway across Zambia following Thursday’s general election, with election officials tallying ballots from polling stations across the country. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is expected to announce the presidential election results by Monday, 17 August. Meanwhile, unverified results and purported tallies from various counting centres are being shared widely on social media. The figures have not been confirmed by the Electoral Commission of Zambia. Zambians are now awaiting the official tally as the electoral…

Limpopo’s sporting talent has received national recognition, with athletes Prudence Sekgodiso, Kgothatso Montjane and Sheryl James among the nominees for the 19th Edition of the South African Sport Awards. The nominees were announced on Wednesday by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture as the country prepares to celebrate its leading athletes, coaches, teams and administrators. The 2026 awards comprise 19 categories. Sekgodiso, the Limpopo-born 800m star, has been nominated in the Sportswoman of the Year category. The athlete, who…

Zambia votes on 13 August in a presidential election dominated by the cost of living, as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term against 13 challengers. Although 14 candidates are on the ballot, the race has largely narrowed to Hichilema and opposition candidate Brian Mundubile of the Tonse-Pamodzi alliance. Mundubile has centred his campaign on rising food prices, unemployment and household hardship, arguing that economic recovery has not improved daily life for most Zambians. The opposition is framing the vote…

The country’s export receipts reached US$1.44 billion in June, driven mainly by mineral products and strong demand from key trading partners Zimbabwe’s monthly export earnings exceeded the US$1 billion mark for the first time this year in June, increasing by 63 per cent from US$884 million in May, according to The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Mineral products accounted for the largest share of exports during the month. Semi-manufactured gold made up 40.5 per cent of total exports, followed by…

It will facilitate greater cooperation within the BRICS countries and the group’s partner nations A platform designed to help Chinese businesses enter markets in other countries has been launched in Xiamen (eastern China). It is expected to expand Chinese businesses’ access to markets in BRICS+ countries. This was reported by Belt and Road News Network (BRNN), a partner of TV BRICS. The platform operates with a dedicated session for each country. Thematic events are planned, including briefings on foreign policy, presentations by…

The Democratic Alliance has called on the Ekurhuleni Metro to fast-track the disciplinary hearing of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi, as he appears in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for a bail application. DA members picketed outside the court ahead of bail proceedings involving Mkhwanazi and his four co-accused, who are facing charges linked to the 2022 murder of suspected criminal Emmanuel Mbense. Mkhwanazi and his four co-accused face charges of murder, robbery with…

The sector recorded higher international and domestic visitor numbers, alongside growth in tourism enterprises and employment Ghana welcomed 1,306,962 international tourists in 2025, up from 1,288,804 the previous year. Tourism revenue generated by international arrivals reached US$4.34 billion, according to Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Abla Dzifa Gomashie. Domestic tourism also recorded growth, with visits rising from 1.68 million in 2024 to 1.79 million in 2025, representing a 7 per cent increase. Gomashie outlined the sector’s contribution to economic…