Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official

ECONOMIC AGENDA: The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), Roberto Albino, said Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable investment. Photo: Zambezi Agency

Mozambique is prepared to break free from the cycle of economic slowdown and swiftly implement an agenda focused on food production, social inclusion, and sustainable investment, a senior government official has said. The Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), Roberto Albino, met today with Fily Sissoko, the new World Bank Director for the Mozambique,… Continue reading Mozambique Ready to Break Cycle of Economic Slowdown, Says Government Official

Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth

IN CHARGE: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo has been sworn in as Mozambique’s new president. (Photo: RT)

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has hailed the country’s demographic dynamism as a crucial opportunity to drive economic growth and improve citizens’ wellbeing, in a statement marking World Population Day, celebrated globally today. “In a country with around 34 million inhabitants, growing at a rate of 2.5% per year, World Population Day reminds us that our… Continue reading Mozambican President Sees Demographic Strength as Key to Accelerating Economic Growth

R213 Million Incomplete Water Projects Across Blouberg Municipality While Taps Remain Dry

HEALTH HAZARD: Some community members are still drinking water with animals in the Blouberg area due to incomplete water projects. Photo: Nyambeni Mandiwana

The DA in Limpopo is calling on the Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality(CDM), Mamedupi Teffo, to urgently investigate the R213 million incomplete water projects in the Blouberg municipality. The Capricorn District Municipality (CDM), in its legislated capacity as Water Service Authority (WSA) as well as Water Service Provider (WSP) to Blouberg, funded water projects… Continue reading R213 Million Incomplete Water Projects Across Blouberg Municipality While Taps Remain Dry

Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Limpopo Farmer

CONVICTED: Former police officer Sergeant Nierush Seanego has been sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment for robbery. Photo: Supplied

LIMPOPO – The Polokwane High Court has convicted and sentenced three men for killing farmer Nicolaas Johannes Janse van Rensburg, before looting valuable items from the property in Limpopo. It handed Albert Mangena (35) of Mabotja Extension 45, Velly Segwale (35), and Lesiba Solly Segwale (45) of Mmotong Mokgokong village, to life imprisonment for murder,… Continue reading Three Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Killing Limpopo Farmer

UAE Becomes One of Top Ten Global Trade Partners for Eurasian Economic Union

The agreement is a new step towards bolstering international cooperation in intellectual property protection. Photo: iStock

The United Arab Emirates is now among the top ten global trading partners of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), according to Andrey Slepnev, Minister in Charge of Trade at the Eurasian Economic Commission. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, Slepnev said the recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)… Continue reading UAE Becomes One of Top Ten Global Trade Partners for Eurasian Economic Union

‘Cat’ in the Dock: Matlala’s Court Drama Fuels Storm Over Crime, Power and the State

POSTPONED: Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala will remain in custody until next month. Photo: A screengrab from Newzroom Afrika

The courtroom was tense, but brief. In just a few minutes, the matter of Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala — the businessman now at the epicentre of a sensational criminal-political scandal — was postponed. The Alexandra Magistrates’ Court announced on Friday morning that the case would resume on 26 August 2025, to allow for further investigation and… Continue reading ‘Cat’ in the Dock: Matlala’s Court Drama Fuels Storm Over Crime, Power and the State

Ethiopia and China Expand Vocational Training Partnership

The approach is expected to ease critical skills shortages and support Ethiopia’s push towards industrial growth. Photo: iStock

Ethiopia is accelerating its efforts to build a skilled technical workforce through a growing partnership with China in vocational education. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. A key milestone is the launch of the “Chinese + Vocational Skills” programme at the Federal Technical and Vocational Training Institute (FTVTI)… Continue reading Ethiopia and China Expand Vocational Training Partnership

NPA to Open Inquest in Killing of Three Port Elizabeth Freedom Fighters Known as PEBCO Three

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Shamila Batohi on 10 March 2025. The author argues that South Africa’s legal landscape is riddled with contradictions that remain unchallenged, possibly because ordinary South Africans struggle to see beyond the intentions of local and foreign truth-bearers. (Photo: NPA)

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) will open an inquest to unearth the truth into the May 1985 murder of three Port Elizabeth freedom fighters known as the PEBCO Three – Sipho Samuel Hashe, Qaqawuli Godolozi and Twasile Champion Galela. This follows a nod from the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ronald Lamola, after the… Continue reading NPA to Open Inquest in Killing of Three Port Elizabeth Freedom Fighters Known as PEBCO Three

BRICS Leaders Endorse Tropical Forests Forever Fund as New Model for Climate Finance

Participating countries will receive payments proportionate to the area of preserved tropical and subtropical moist forest. Photo: iStock

At the 17th BRICS Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, the heads of state and government officially endorsed the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a Brazilian initiative designed to deliver large-scale, predictable, and performance-based payments to countries conserving tropical forests. The fund aims to expand global forest cover while securing long-term environmental and climate stability, as… Continue reading BRICS Leaders Endorse Tropical Forests Forever Fund as New Model for Climate Finance

‘Left High and Dry”: Tshwane Residents Desperate as Water Crisis Deepens

The sight of a flushing toilet has become a rare luxury. The ability to bathe properly is now a privilege. In the heart of Tshwane, thousands of residents—many already vulnerable—are navigating not only a prolonged water outage, but an escalating crisis that has exposed deep cracks in the city’s infrastructure, service delivery, and governance. From… Continue reading ‘Left High and Dry”: Tshwane Residents Desperate as Water Crisis Deepens

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