Breaking: South Africa Meets Host Mexico in 2026 World Cup Opener

Co-host Mexico will meet South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Photo: SAFA

Interestingly, co-host Mexico will meet South Africa in the opening match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup. This is the repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener, which ended 1-1 at the FNB Stadium. For next year’s global showpiece, Mexico will host Bafana Bafana at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on 11 June 2026.… Continue reading Breaking: South Africa Meets Host Mexico in 2026 World Cup Opener

England at Ellis Park Headlines Bok 2026 Kick-Off

The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby has confirmed the three venues for the July Tests. The Test against England is on Saturday, 4 July, and will be followed by encounters against Scotland at… Continue reading England at Ellis Park Headlines Bok 2026 Kick-Off

Brazil Empowers Citizens Through Digital Transformation

More than half of Brazil's population now has access to the new generation of mobile communications, confirming the rapid growth of 5G coverage in the country. Photo: Alex Sholom / iStock

The expansion of 5G coverage in Brazil is happening faster than predicted. The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), linked to the Ministry of Communications, reports that 2019 municipalities are already covered by fifth-generation mobile communications, representing 64.94 per cent of Brazil’s population. This result significantly exceeds the coverage level planned for 2027, demonstrating significant progress in… Continue reading Brazil Empowers Citizens Through Digital Transformation

Vladimir Putin Arrives in India on State Visit

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi welcomed the Russian President at the airport. Photo: the personal page of the Prime Minister of India on social media

President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived in India for a two-day state visit. The government aircraft landed in New Delhi on Thursday evening. This was reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Russian leader at the aircraft ramp, which is not provided for by… Continue reading Vladimir Putin Arrives in India on State Visit

US Cancels South Africa’s G20 Membership, Sparks International Criticism

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola (left), issued a rebuttal to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, defending South Africa’s hosting of the summit. Photo: GCIS

South Africa has condemned the United States’ decision to cancel its G20 membership, calling the move procedurally flawed and dismissive of multilateralism. Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General and member of the Unite for Change Leadership Council, described the US action as “disdainful of multilateralism” and warned that South Africa’s position as a founding G20 member cannot… Continue reading US Cancels South Africa’s G20 Membership, Sparks International Criticism

Rafadi Raises Alarm Over Hacked Messenger and WhatsApp Accounts

Crime expert Calvin Rafadi has reported that his Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp accounts were hacked. Photo: Screenshot/Kingdavidstudio

Under fire crime expert Calvin Rafadi has reported that his Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp accounts were hacked by unknown individuals, submitting a sworn affidavit at Meadowlands Police Station on 5 December 2025. The affidavit, provided to African Times, confirms that the accounts may have been used to commit fraudulent or criminal activities in his name.… Continue reading Rafadi Raises Alarm Over Hacked Messenger and WhatsApp Accounts

Ethiopia Expands Network of Satellite Data Collection Stations

New satellite data reception stations will improve urban planning and land management. Photo: Cinefootage Visuals / iStock

The Ethiopian Space Science and Geospatial Institute (SSGI) has launched a new network of satellite data collection stations in the capital and several regions of the country. This was reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a TV BRICS partner. The stations are equipped with advanced equipment and will provide highly accurate real-time terrain data. This… Continue reading Ethiopia Expands Network of Satellite Data Collection Stations

EMPD Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder

IPID welcomed the 20-year prison sentence handed down to EMPD Constable Robert Ngobeni for the murder of his partner Constance Phalane in 2023. Photo: EMPD

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has welcomed the 20-year prison sentence handed down to Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Constable Robert Ngobeni for the murder of his partner, Constance Phalane, in 2023. The South Gauteng High Court imposed 15 years for murder and 15 years for attempted murder, with 10 years of the attempted… Continue reading EMPD Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Girlfriend’s Murder

Zimbabwe and Iran to Review Cooperation Roadmap at Mid-Term Commission Meeting

Harare and Tehran prepare to assess progress and outline new areas of bilateral engagement. Photo: metamorworks / iStock

Zimbabwe and Iran will conduct a Mid-Term Review of their Joint Commission, with the two sides expected to evaluate ongoing cooperation and set out fresh priorities aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The plan was confirmed by Iran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Amirhossein Hosseini, following his meeting with Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in Harare. According to Ambassador… Continue reading Zimbabwe and Iran to Review Cooperation Roadmap at Mid-Term Commission Meeting

Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulated the Egyptian team on the historic achievement. Photo: QunicaStudio / iStock

Egypt’s national team for people with special needs has claimed the title of the World Karate Championship, held in Cairo in 2025, following an outstanding performance that reaffirmed its continued dominance in the competition for the third year in a row. The Middle East News Agency (MENA), a media partner of TV BRICS, reported that… Continue reading Egypt’s National Team for People With Special Needs Wins World Karate Championship

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