Ethiopia Plans to Set Record and Export 600 Thousand Tonnes of Coffee

The country’s authorities intend to increase production through new technologies. Photo: piotrszczepanekfotoart / iStock

Ethiopia plans to set a new record for coffee exports in the current financial year. It is expected that the volume of supplies will reach 600 thousand tonnes, and revenues will exceed US$3 billion. This was stated by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner. This… Continue reading Ethiopia Plans to Set Record and Export 600 Thousand Tonnes of Coffee

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MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped

The MK Party has written to the Speaker of Parliament requesting urgent security measures for members of the Ad Hoc Committee after the kidnapping of its MP, Vusi Shongwe. The party stated that the incident revealed significant gaps in safeguarding MPs who serve on committees handling sensitive topics. Shongwe was abducted on the night of… Continue reading MK Party Asks Speaker for Urgent Protection After MP Vusi Shongwe Kidnapped

Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030

Country expands digital workforce, boosts cyber resilience and accelerates green-tech adoption. Photo: pcess609 / iStock

Egypt expects artificial intelligence to generate 7.7 per cent of its GDP by 2030, according to national projections based on government reports and official data. The forecast reflects the country’s drive to build a modern digital economy supported by skilled professionals and resilient technological infrastructure. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of… Continue reading Egypt Targets 7.7% GDP Contribution From AI by 2030

EFF Turns Up Heat on Apex Court Over Phala Phala Delay

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said that the delay has raised questions about consistency in the administration of justice. Photo: EFF

Pressure is rising on the Constitutional Court as political parties and civil society intensify calls for the release of the long-awaited judgment on the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa. On Friday, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) added force to the national debate by leading a large march to the Constitutional Court, demanding that… Continue reading EFF Turns Up Heat on Apex Court Over Phala Phala Delay

President Daniel Chapo Takes Aim at Police Over Corruption, Road Carnage and Misconduct

Maputo – President Daniel Chapo has delivered one of his strongest criticisms yet of Mozambique’s police forces, accusing them of negligence, rampant corruption and failing to curb the rising wave of road accidents that continue to claim hundreds of lives across the country. Speaking on Thursday at the opening of the Interior Ministry’s Coordinating Council,… Continue reading President Daniel Chapo Takes Aim at Police Over Corruption, Road Carnage and Misconduct

South Africa Records 64 Murders a Day as Western Cape Leads the Nation in Killings

Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia said that while some types of contact crime have decreased, murder remains a significant concern. Photo: SAPS

South Africa is losing 64 people every day to murder, according to the latest crime statistics released by the South African Police Service in Pretoria on Friday. The figures, covering the three-month period from July to September 2025, reveal that violent crime continues to claim hundreds of lives each week, despite some declines in other… Continue reading South Africa Records 64 Murders a Day as Western Cape Leads the Nation in Killings

Indonesia and South Africa Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel

The agreement, reached at the highest level, is intended to expand humanitarian ties between the two countries. Photo: GCIS

Indonesia and the Republic of South Africa agreed on the mutual abolition of visas. The new entry procedure was announced by Vice President of Indonesia Gibran Rakabuming Raka at a business forum in Johannesburg, ANTARA reported. The agreement was the outcome of the October talks between the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto and his South… Continue reading Indonesia and South Africa Agree on Mutual Visa-Free Travel

When the World’s Media Converged on Johannesburg, Africa Owned the Narrative

For ten days, Johannesburg was not only the diplomatic centre of the world. It became one of the busiest media capitals on the planet. As South Africa hosted the first G20 Summit ever held on African soil, a remarkable convergence took place: domestic broadcasters, continental networks and global giants set up cameras and microphones across… Continue reading When the World’s Media Converged on Johannesburg, Africa Owned the Narrative

Tourism and BRICS: Why Member Countries Become Popular Destinations for Holidays and Travel

The article was prepared by Svetlana Khristoforova. In 2025, foreign tourists brought Brazil record revenue, Indonesia reported a 10 per cent increase in tourist arrivals compared to last year, and China is experiencing a boom in Russian tourism following the visa cancellation, while Russia is developing business travel. Why are BRICS countries becoming popular travel… Continue reading Tourism and BRICS: Why Member Countries Become Popular Destinations for Holidays and Travel

CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON

South African referee Abongile Tom will officiate at the 2025 AFCON. Photo: CAF

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of Match Officials set to officiate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The tournament will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. A total of 73 highly experienced officials, comprising 28 referees, 31 assistant referees, and 14 VAR officials, have… Continue reading CAF Appoints Match Officials for AFCON

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