Expert: BRICS Technological Advances Drive Global Shift Towards Sustainable Agriculture

BRICS-led innovations are being adopted in other developing countries, promoting knowledge exchange and capacity building. Photo: iStock

Technological innovation in BRICS member states is reshaping global agricultural systems, offering powerful tools for sustainable farming and placing the group at the forefront of global food security efforts, as stated by Hossein Shirzad, an academic researcher from Shahid Beheshti University. According to an expert commentary published by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV… Continue reading Expert: BRICS Technological Advances Drive Global Shift Towards Sustainable Agriculture

Kunene Suspension Sparks Public Praise After DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect Raid

CLEARED: Patriotic Alliance (PA) deputy president Kenny Kunene has been cleared of any wrongdoing following his suspension over allegations of links to a suspect arrested in the killing of popular DJ Sumbody. Photo: PA

The suspension of Patriotic Alliance (PA) Deputy President Kenny Kunene has sparked widespread public and political reaction, following his presence at the Sandton residence of a murder suspect linked to the assassination of amapiano star Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka. Kunene, a controversial figure and former inmate turned businessman and politician, was placed on a 30-day… Continue reading Kunene Suspension Sparks Public Praise After DJ Sumbody Murder Suspect Raid

Mozambique to Introduce HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir in 2026

This achievement is expected to enhance treatment accessibility for patients. Photo: TV BRICS/Istock

Mozambique is preparing to introduce Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication for the prevention of HIV infection, starting in January 2026. Health authorities expect to initially acquire between 80,000 and 90,000 doses, with the treatment aimed at 30,000 to 40,000 people in high-risk groups. The announcement was made by Francisco Mbofana, Executive Secretary of the National… Continue reading Mozambique to Introduce HIV Prevention Injection Lenacapavir in 2026

Mozambican Opposition Leader Venâncio Mondlane Formally Charged with Terrorism

Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has been formally indicted on multiple serious charges, including terrorism, in what his supporters are calling a politically motivated case amid ongoing tensions following the contested 2024 general elections. The formal indictment marks the end of a months-long preparatory phase, with prosecutors now officially charging Mondlane with: Mondlane, who has… Continue reading Mozambican Opposition Leader Venâncio Mondlane Formally Charged with Terrorism

Four Men in Court for DJ Sumbody’s Murder as State Links Case to Hitman Syndicate

SUSPECTS: The Four men arrested in connection with the 2022 murder of popular amapiano artist Oupa John Sefoka, widely known as DJ Sumbody, appeared at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Monday. Photo: JCPS

Four men appeared at the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court on Monday in connection with the 2022 murder of popular amapiano artist Oupa John Sefoka, widely known as DJ Sumbody. The arrests come nearly three years after the high-profile shooting in Woodmead, which claimed the lives of Sefoka, his bodyguard, and his driver. The accused are Michael… Continue reading Four Men in Court for DJ Sumbody’s Murder as State Links Case to Hitman Syndicate

Mozambique Records 60 Deaths Per 1,000 Under-Fives Children Annually

At least 60 out of every 1,000 children under the age of five die each year in Mozambique due to various preventable childhood diseases, the National Institute of Health (INS) revealed, highlighting the country’s ongoing public health challenges. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Global Forum on Innovation and Action for Immunisation and… Continue reading Mozambique Records 60 Deaths Per 1,000 Under-Fives Children Annually

MK Party Tables Motion of No Confidence Against President Cyril Ramaphosa

OUTRAGE: President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint a judicial commission of inquiry into alleged criminal infiltration of the state has sparked a firestorm of political and civil backlash. Photo: RSA Presidency

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has officially submitted a motion of no confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa, citing constitutional violations, economic mismanagement, and alleged political interference in state institutions. The motion, submitted by MK Party Deputy President and Parliamentary Leader Dr. Mandlakayise John Hlophe, on Tuesday, marks the first formal attempt to oust Ramaphosa since… Continue reading MK Party Tables Motion of No Confidence Against President Cyril Ramaphosa

BREAKING: Kenny Kunene in Hot Water After Murder Accused Arrested at His Sandton Meeting Spot

The political future of flamboyant Johannesburg MMC for Transport Kenny Kunene hangs in the balance after he was found at the Sandton home of a murder suspect during a police raid linked to the assassination of amapiano star Oupa “DJ Sumbody” Sefoka. The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for Kunene’s immediate resignation, accusing him of… Continue reading BREAKING: Kenny Kunene in Hot Water After Murder Accused Arrested at His Sandton Meeting Spot

South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath

STALLED: President Cyril Ramaphosa and the then Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies chair the inagrual meeting of the Presidential Commission on 4IR. The author says the commission has laid a strong foundation but implementation has stalled. Photo: RSA Presidency

A major disruption is unfolding in global white-collar employment. According to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could vanish in the next five years due to advances in artificial intelligence. As detailed in Axios’ article “Behind the Curtain: A White-Collar Bloodbath”, this isn’t science fiction; it’s a forecast from one… Continue reading South Africa Is Not Ready for the Coming White-Collar AI Bloodbath

Suspected Tenderprenuer and Crime Kingpin Vusi “Cat” Matlala Allegedly Obtained Fraudulent Eswatini Citizenship

Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala caught with a cellphone inside his prison cell on Sunday. Picture: X

One of the alleged crime kingpins recently exposed by Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as having a tight stranglehold on senior SAPS officials and ANC leaders is embroiled in a citizenship scandal in the neighbouring Kingdom of Eswatini. Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala allegedly holds the citizenship of the kingdom, and it is believed that it was fraudulently… Continue reading Suspected Tenderprenuer and Crime Kingpin Vusi “Cat” Matlala Allegedly Obtained Fraudulent Eswatini Citizenship

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