Indian Scientists Apply AI for Personalised Cancer Treatment

Artificial intelligence helps predict disease progression. Photo: gorodenkoff / iStock

Scientists at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences have introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system that may transform the traditional approach to cancer treatment. This is reported by IANS, a TV BRICS partner, citing India’s Ministry of Science and Technology. In previous decades, doctors relied on assessing the size and extent of… Continue reading Indian Scientists Apply AI for Personalised Cancer Treatment

Russia and Nigeria Outline Expanded Agenda for Economic and Scientific Partnership as Diplomatic Ties Mark 65 Years

Moscow and Abuja set a new agenda for expanded cooperation. Photo: metamorworks / iStock

Russia has reaffirmed its intention to broaden cooperation with Nigeria in several priority sectors, highlighting the untapped potential of bilateral trade and the need for renewed institutional mechanisms to support long-term partnership. This is reported by NAN, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking in Abuja at an event marking the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations,… Continue reading Russia and Nigeria Outline Expanded Agenda for Economic and Scientific Partnership as Diplomatic Ties Mark 65 Years

KT Molefe’s Bodyguards Arrested with AKM Rifles

The arrests took place as Molefe, who is facing charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering, attended a separate hearing in his ongoing legal matters. Photo: X

Two bodyguards of alleged kingpin Katiso “KT” Molefe were arrested outside the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday after being found in possession of two semi-automatic AKM rifles and ammunition without valid permits. The arrests took place as Molefe, who is facing charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering, attended a separate hearing in his ongoing… Continue reading KT Molefe’s Bodyguards Arrested with AKM Rifles

People’s BRICS Summit Begins in Rio as Brazil’s Presidency of Group Ends

The event is being held at Armazém da Utopia, in the Central Zone of the capital of Rio de Janeiro. Photo: TV BRICS

The city of Rio de Janeiro is hosting the People’s BRICS Summit from 1 to 4 December as part of the agenda of the BRICS Civil Council. The event is expected to attract around 150 guests from 21 countries, according to information from Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS. The summit aims to establish… Continue reading People’s BRICS Summit Begins in Rio as Brazil’s Presidency of Group Ends

Hawks Officer and Tembisa Hospital Official Out on Bail

Zacharia Chisele and Sergeant Papi Tsie have been granted bail of R5 000 each by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Photo: JCPS

Two accused persons, Zacharia Chisele, 53, an official at Tembisa Hospital, and Sergeant Papi Tsie, 41, a Hawks officer, have been granted bail of R5 000 each by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. Both face charges of corruption following an alleged attempt to influence an ongoing investigation. The two were arrested after an alleged incident on… Continue reading Hawks Officer and Tembisa Hospital Official Out on Bail

Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation

President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation at the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo. Photo: GCIS

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique have concluded the 4th Session of the Mozambique-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Maputo, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. The session brought together ministers, senior officials, and technical experts to assess progress since the 3rd Commission meeting in Pretoria in 2022 and… Continue reading Ramaphosa and Chapo Pledge Deeper Cooperation

VUT Ordered to Explain Delay in Degree Syndicate Probe

Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela directed the Chairperson of the VUT Council to provide a preliminary report on allegations of a degree-selling syndicate by Friday. Photo: VUT

Minister of Higher Education Buti Manamela has directed the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) Council to provide an urgent explanation for what he described as an unacceptable delay in acting on allegations of a degree-selling syndicate operating within the institution. The allegations involve foreign nationals and have raised concerns about the integrity of the national… Continue reading VUT Ordered to Explain Delay in Degree Syndicate Probe

UPDATE: Reappointed Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Tasked With Providing Strategic Direction of Kingdom

The reappointed traditional prime minister of the Zulu monarch and nation, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has been tasked with leading the Prime Minister’s Executive Council (PMEC), a new governance instrument designed to strengthen coordination, accountability, and the strategic direction of the Kingdom. The task was given to Buthelezi on Tuesday night at the Mashobeni royal palace… Continue reading UPDATE: Reappointed Zulu Traditional Prime Minister Tasked With Providing Strategic Direction of Kingdom

Malawian Legendary Striker Succumbs to Liver Cancer

Barely 24 hours after asking for prayers, former Jomo Cosmos and Polokwane City striker Esau Kanyenda lost the fight against cancer at the age of 43. His death appeared to have been sudden. The Malawian was always in good spirits on his official Facebook account, talking football. On Monday, however, he dropped a bombshell, and… Continue reading Malawian Legendary Striker Succumbs to Liver Cancer

ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year

The future of the dysfunctional and faction-riddled provincial task team of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal hangs in the balance, and the national executive committee (NEC) has grudgingly extended its mandate by three months. This is as the nine-month mandate of the PTT, which was tasked with rebuilding branches after the party was decimated by the… Continue reading ANC NEC To Decide Future of KZN ANC Provincial Task Team In February Next Year

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