Fuel Price Shock Looms as Rising Costs Set to Hit Every Household
From the cost of a morning taxi ride to the price of bread on supermarketREAD MORE
China’s Struggle Against Aggression was a Decisive Part of the Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War
The 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War marked a solemn and…
Court Orders 20-Year Sentences for Chinese Nationals in High-Profile Trafficking Trial
The Johannesburg High Court on Wednesday handed down 20-year prison sentences to seven Chinese nationals found guilty of human trafficking, child labour, and related offences,…
Hugo Broos: PSL Clubs Won’t Like What I Say!
Few people would have bothered to listen to Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos when he took over four years ago. The fact that the…
Israel Faces Global Backlash After Unprecedented Strikes on Qatar
Israel has carried out unprecedented airstrikes on Qatar, targeting what it claimed were senior leaders of Hamas, in an escalation that threatens to destabilise the…
Chinese Factory Bosses Convicted of Trafficking to be Sentenced in SA Court
The Johannesburg High Court will today, sentence seven Chinese nationals convicted on 160 charges linked to human trafficking and child labour. The group—Kevin Tsao Shu-Uei,…
Mamelodi Hostage Tragedy Sparks Urgent Calls for Police Mental Health Support
What began as a family dispute in the quiet streets of Mamelodi East turned into a tragedy that has shaken the police fraternity and left…
Bafana Bafana on the Brink of World Cup Qualification
South Africa’s senior national football team Bafana Bafana will head to next month’s FIFA World Cup qualifiers still in control of Group C. Hugo Broos’…
SADC Praises Mozambique’s Progress in Peace and Development
MAPUTO – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has commended Mozambique’s progress in key areas such as peace, security, regional trade, and development. Speaking on…
“Kaizer Chiefs will be Better this Season”
Kaizer Chiefs mentor Nasreddine Nabi expects his charges to fare better this season compared to their previous campaign.
The Tunisian guided Amakhosi to the 2025 Nedbank Cup triumph in the past season, but embarrassingly settled for ninth place in the Betway Premiership.
Nabi, however, remains confident in his side and after some signings to strengthen the side, he is raring to go, starting off against Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium on Sunday.
“I would not say much about theREAD MORE
UAE, Malaysia, and Rwanda Forge AI Alliance to Empower Global South
The United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, and Rwanda have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Global South.
The agreement, made under the framework of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) global network, seeks to promote ethical AI practices and governance that will support economic and societal progress in developing nations, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
As partREAD MORE
Brazilian Sensation Arrives at Chelsea
Premier League club Chelsea have welcomed 18-year-old Estêvão Willian from Brazil.
Estêvão agreed to join the Blues last year and he has now arrived in London, joining from Palmeiras.
“Much has happened in the 14 months since it was confirmed Estevao would join the world champions following his 18th birthday. The talented winger established himself as a key figure in the Palmeiras attack and earned his first senior cap for Brazil in September,” wrote Chelsea.
“Four more appearances for hisREAD MORE
How Neoliberal Dogma and its GDP, Jobs Mirage Continue to Betray SA’s Liberation Promise
Economists and analysts habitually compare presidential GDP records: Nelson Mandela (2.7%), Thabo Mbeki (4.2%), Jacob Zuma (1.7%) and Cyril Ramaphosa (0.6%). This spectacle reduces complex national journeys to a neoliberal scorecard, obscuring the ongoing structural effects of apartheid behind sporadic growth spurts.
As Joseph Stiglitz aptly notes, GDP measures “everything except that which makes life worthwhile.” South Africa proves this: under Mbeki’s so-called boom, inequality deepened and unemployment barely moved. By 2025, poverty affected 63% of the population, overall unemploymentREAD MORE
Mozambique Suspends Alcohol Production and Sales Licences to Curb Underage Drinking
The Mozambican government has temporarily suspended the issuing of licences for the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in the country, in an effort to combat early alcohol consumption among minors.
In a public notice released today, the Ministry of Economy announced:
“Exercising the legal prerogatives granted to it for defining and implementing strategies to prevent early alcohol consumption, the Ministry of Economy informs all concerned parties, particularly economic operators, that the issuing of new licences for alcohol production andREAD MORE
Zimbabwe Strengthens Support for Disability Rights and Inclusive Education
The government of Zimbabwe is calling on employers across sectors to prioritise the recruitment of people with disabilities, as part of its broader commitment to promoting equal opportunities and fostering social inclusion.
Zimbabwe urgently needs to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo, as reported by ZBC News, a TV BRICS partner.
“All ministries have received a directive to give preferenceREAD MORE
Mozambique to Receive Mpox Vaccines in September as Government Steps Up Prevention Measures
Mozambique will receive a batch of vaccines against mpox in September, amid rising concerns over the spread of the disease, which has already recorded 29 confirmed cases in two provinces in less than a month, the government announced today.
Speaking to the press following the weekly session of the Council of Ministers in Maputo, government spokesperson Inocêncio Impissa stated:
“The Ministry of Health will begin receiving a specific type of vaccine from next month to ensure we have a stockpileREAD MORE
Ethiopia Digitalises Over 900 Government Services
Ethiopia has digitalised more than 900 government services as part of its national digital transformation agenda, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology announced. The initiative is being implemented under the Digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy, which aims to modernise public services and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
Seyoum Mengesha, Lead Executive Officer for Digital Economy Development at the Ministry, said that various efforts have been made to accelerate the strategy, including the rollout of digital services, the creation of a digitalREAD MORE
DA Slams Mashatile’s Mangaung Visit as “Desperate PR Stunt Amid Ethics Scandals”
Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s visit to Mangaung for a high-profile cleaning campaign has sparked fierce backlash from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which has labelled the trip a “desperate PR stunt” intended to divert public attention from the deputy president’s deepening ethics scandals.
The cleaning campaign, held under the theme “Bontle Ke Botho: A Free State That Works for All”, is part of the national Clean Cities and Towns Campaign, launched in Kliptown in June. While the government claims the campaignREAD MORE
ActionSA Questions ANC MP’s Role as Chair of Crime Probe Committee
Opposition party ActionSA has raised red flags over the appointment of ANC MP Hon. Soviet Lekganyane as chairperson of Parliament’s newly established Ad Hoc Committee tasked with probing explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
In a pointed statement issued on Tuesday, ActionSA MP Dereleen James said the credibility of the committee could be undermined from the outset due to potential conflicts of interest linked to the ruling party.
“It would have been more appropriate forREAD MORE