Egypt has received a record 15.7 million travellers by the end of 2024. This was announced by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, reports Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. He said this growth was made possible by the security provided by the Egyptian leadership, as well as significant support from the… Continue reading Egypt Welcomes Record Number of Tourists in 2024
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Scientists from Russia and South Africa Sign Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Biomedicine
Researchers from the Institute of Regenerative Medicine at Sechenov University in Moscow paid a visit to South Africa to work with colleagues from the University of Cape Town to develop a roadmap for a regenerative technologies project supported by a grant from the Russian Ministry of Education and Science. This initiative is focused on the… Continue reading Scientists from Russia and South Africa Sign Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Biomedicine
Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg
The matric results came out this week: Free State came out tops, and Limpopo was at the bottom. At least that is what we are supposed to read from the percentages in order to be joyous or sad. The debate as usual will continue to focus on trivial things like the reasons why Limpopo is… Continue reading Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg
Xiamen Presents a Successful Case of Sustainable Development of a Bay City
Riding along Xiamen’s Xinglin Bay Marine Bicycle Lane feels like gliding between the sea and sky. This 2.6-km-long pathway, built above the sea, links two sides of the bay. Every weekend, the lane, situated along the coastline in Xiamen’s Jimei District, transforms into a hotspot for visitors. Among them is Theogene Habumugisha, a Rwandan living… Continue reading Xiamen Presents a Successful Case of Sustainable Development of a Bay City
Unions Raise Concerns About KwaZulu-Natal’s Schools Readiness For 2025 After Departmental Funding Crisis
With less than a day before schools open for the start of their 2025 academic year, some of the unions in the education sector have raised alarm regarding the state of readiness in KwaZulu-Natal’s schools. The National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) says the provincial Department of Education ended 2024 with numerous unresolved… Continue reading Unions Raise Concerns About KwaZulu-Natal’s Schools Readiness For 2025 After Departmental Funding Crisis
Unisa VC Celebrates the Resilience of African Women at Uganda’s Oldest University
Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world. On 13 January 2025, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor (VC), delivered the… Continue reading Unisa VC Celebrates the Resilience of African Women at Uganda’s Oldest University
Zimbabwe Emphasises Importance of Adding Value to Country’s Diamonds to Boost Export Income
Constantino Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe, has emphasised the importance of adding value to the country’s diamonds to increase export earnings from the commodity. He said the diamond industry was facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Polite… Continue reading Zimbabwe Emphasises Importance of Adding Value to Country’s Diamonds to Boost Export Income
Patients ‘Forced to Use Pit Latrines and Beg For Water to Drink Pills’ As Limpopo Clinic Spends Three Months Without Running Water
Patients, including pregnant women, have allegedly been forced to use pit latrines and beg for water to drink pills after a Limpopo healthcare facility experienced a water shortage for three consecutive months. Residents of Hlaniki Village outside Giyani say the situation at the local clinic is so dire that patients are forced to drink water… Continue reading Patients ‘Forced to Use Pit Latrines and Beg For Water to Drink Pills’ As Limpopo Clinic Spends Three Months Without Running Water
Brazil’s Automotive Sector Leads Global Growth in 2024
Brazil’s automotive sector has achieved exceptional results in 2024, recording the fastest growth among the top ten global markets, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. Vehicle sales surged by 15 per cent compared to the previous year, reaching 2.6 million units, which included passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses.… Continue reading Brazil’s Automotive Sector Leads Global Growth in 2024
From South Africa to Zimbabwe—and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Cyclist Meli Ndlovu
Meli Ndlovu is not your average cyclist. With the wind in his face and a burning passion in his heart, Ndlovu has become an inspiring figure in the world of long-distance cycling. Over the past few years, he has cycled countless miles across Southern Africa, often solo and sometimes with a team, sharing his love… Continue reading From South Africa to Zimbabwe—and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Cyclist Meli Ndlovu