Bogotá Agreement: SA and Colombia Lead Global Pact to Enforce Justice in Gaza Conflict

Several state representatives attending The Hague Group summit took a group photo at the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bogota, Colombia, on 16 July 2025 image: Middle East Eye

The GOOD Party has welcomed the signing of the Bogotá Agreement — a landmark pact jointly driven by South Africa and Colombia — as a significant moment for international justice and a bold move to end impunity for war crimes committed during the Gaza conflict. The agreement, adopted at the Emergency Ministerial Conference of the… Continue reading Bogotá Agreement: SA and Colombia Lead Global Pact to Enforce Justice in Gaza Conflict

New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria

Rulani Mokwena will land in Algeria on Thursday to begin his tenure as head coach of Mouloudia Club d’Alger, popularly known as MC Alger. Mokwena has agreed to a two-year deal with the People’s Club, who are the reigning Algerian champions. One of the first people to wish Mokwena well in his new job is… Continue reading New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria

Egypt–African Union Trade Exchange Reaches US$9.8 Billion

The figure represents a 6.5 per cent increase from US$9.2 billion recorded in 2023. Photo: iStock

Trade between Egypt and African Union (AU) member states reached US$9.8 billion in 2024. The figure represents a 6.5 per cent increase from US$9.2 billion recorded in 2023, as reported by the Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. Egypt’s exports to AU countries rose by 4.7 per cent, totalling US$7.7 billion in 2024… Continue reading Egypt–African Union Trade Exchange Reaches US$9.8 Billion

Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps

FC Barcelona have seen enough of Lamine Yamal, and a few days after his 18th birthday, they have handed him the club’s iconic jersey. From the new season, Yamal, who celebrated his birthday on 13 July, will don the number 10 jersey, signaling his importance to the Blaugrana. “This is the beginning of a journey… Continue reading Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps

Jasper Wiese Suspended for Four Matches

Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday. Wiese copped the ban for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy. Wiese will be back in contention for selection for the last three Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in September… Continue reading Jasper Wiese Suspended for Four Matches

Kolisi Returns for Boks Versus Georgia Clash

RETURN: Springboks captain Siya Kolisi returns from injury to face Georgia. Photo: SA Rugby

Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will make a return from injury to take over the captaincy for the first time this season against Georgia on Saturday. The clash will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. In an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager… Continue reading Kolisi Returns for Boks Versus Georgia Clash

Ethiopia’s Electric Vehicle Sector Gains International Attention

The African country is seeing a steady rise in the number of companies involved in assembling and supplying electric vehicles. Photo: iStock

Ethiopia is experiencing increasing interest from international electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers eager to enter the market and invest in the sector, said Bareo Hassen, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Transport and Logistics, said during an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The government has introduced several supportive measures aimed at reducing dependence… Continue reading Ethiopia’s Electric Vehicle Sector Gains International Attention

Orlando Pirates Distances Themselves From Relebohile Mofokeng Transfer Claims

Orlando Pirates have shot down reports linking star player Relebohile Mofokeng to Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven. In a swift response, the Buccaneers set the record straight after reports emerged on Wednesday claiming Mofokeng is on PSV’s radar and the European club is prepared to pay over R100 million to secure the services of the… Continue reading Orlando Pirates Distances Themselves From Relebohile Mofokeng Transfer Claims

BRICS New Development Bank Expands Local Currency Lending and Green Finance

25% of NDB portfolio already in BRICS currencies. Photo: iStock

Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB), reaffirmed that approximately 25 per cent of the bank’s lending portfolio is already denominated in local currencies of the BRICS countries, a figure set to rise to 30 per cent in 2026. This is reported by the official website of Brazil’s government. She stressed that using… Continue reading BRICS New Development Bank Expands Local Currency Lending and Green Finance

Number of Suspected Mpox Cases in Mozambique Rises to 20

OUTBREAK: The Mozambican government has confirmed that all three mpox (monkeypox) cases recently detected in Niassa province were imported from Malawi. Photo: WHO

Mozambique’s health authorities have revealed that Mpox (monkeypox) cases have increased to 20, according to new data released this afternoon by the Ministry of Health. In the last 24 hours alone, five new suspected cases were identified. All individuals are currently in home isolation, and no deaths have been reported. According to the latest health… Continue reading Number of Suspected Mpox Cases in Mozambique Rises to 20

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