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Researchers in China have created a new solar thermal fabric capable of heating up within seconds under light exposure – a breakthrough that could revolutionise thermal management technologies and transform the design of smart clothing, medical devices, and protective gear for use in harsh climates. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

The innovative molecular solar thermal (MOST) fabric, demonstrated remarkable performance in laboratory tests. When exposedREAD MORE

From widespread malnutrition and food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing Tanzanian agriculture weigh heavily on Fadhili Albert Mwakamesa. During his first field assignments as a young researcher at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mwakamesa was deeply shocked by what he saw. In villages surrounded by maize fields, children were visibly undernourished, lacking essential proteins and micronutrients in their daily meals. Farmers, meanwhile, harvested ample maize, but often failed to sell it at fair prices, and theirREAD MORE

Limpopo’s Peter Mokaba Stadium has won the bid to host the Carling Knockout final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants.

This year’s decider will be played on Saturday, 6 December, but the kick off time is yet to be confirmed.

Pirates got the nod as the home team after a draw, which means they will choose their preferred jersey and also pick their preferred dressing room.

The Buccaneers reached the final by beating Richards Bay 1-0 at the Moses MabhidaREAD MORE

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of the “Journey to the Homeland” programme, designed to strengthen ties with ethnic Ethiopians living abroad, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS.

According to the State Minister of Tourism, Endegena Abebe, the programme will offer participants the opportunity to visit Ethiopia, explore its history and traditions, and reconnect with relatives and local communities. He noted that many Ethiopians raisedREAD MORE

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — At the eighth CIIE, a range of elder-friendly health products and services were showcased across multiple exhibition areas. The displays covered diverse fields such as rehabilitation aids, elder-friendly products, and sleep restoration, aiming to address the practical needs of the elderly population.

African Times has published this article in partnership with Xinhua News Agency

From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7,634,261 international tourists, an increase of 1,108,222 visitors compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for arrivals to the country.

TVTourism Minister Patricia de Lille highlighted that these figures not only confirm the recovery of the tourism sector but also its contribution to the nation’s economic growth, according to the official South African government statement.

“Tourism is proving toREAD MORE

SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China’s annual import expo has been opening doors to the world’s least developed countries (LDCs), facilitating not only the exchange of ideas, orders and friendship, but also driving their local development and income growth.

At the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which began on Nov. 5 and will close on Nov. 10 in Shanghai, Myanmar entrepreneur Thida Win has been offering her customers spoons of fruit-scented honey, and showcasing byproducts such as beeswax balmREAD MORE

President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements present a chaotic search for meaning. His threats against South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, coupled with the termination of AGOA and “crazy” tariffs, seem inconsistent. However, reading this as a complex strategy grants it undue sophistication.

The driving force is not a nuanced doctrine but a raw thirst for critical minerals. These resources underpin modern economic development, technology, and national security. The strategy is not complex but a bare-knuckled attempt to bargain cheaply.

TheREAD MORE

Egypt’s Ministry of Health said it has successfully localised the full manufacturing process of advanced cancer drugs that were previously imported. The initiative is expected to guarantee a steady domestic supply of high-quality medicines while reducing treatment costs for patients nationwide, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS.

According to ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt had been spending about US$265 million annually on imported cancer drugs. Of this, roughlyREAD MORE

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — A think tank report, which elaborates on China’s economic and social development blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), was released Friday at a seminar on understanding the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee in Beijing.

Titled “The Critical Stage toward Basically Realizing Chinese Modernization — Strategic Blueprint for China’s Economic and Social Development in the 15th Five-Year Plan Period,” the report was jointly released by the nationalREAD MORE