Magasela Mzobe Resigns as Head of MKP Presidency Less Than Two Years Into the Position
The Head of the Presidency (HoP) of the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party (MKP), Magasela Mzobe, hasREAD MORE
Unisa’s Eminent Women Academics Recognised for Science Excellence
The Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) has honoured several of UNISA’s female academics for “pushing the boundaries of knowledge” in the fields of…
Mailula Faces Uncertain Future in Canada
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CAETE Serves as an Apt Venue for African Businesses to Boost Exports, Form Lasting Links
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Zungula Calls for Reparations to Be Written Into Law at African Debt Conference
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Bafana Bafana Winger Joins Saudi Club
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SAHRC Welcomes Malema Hate Speech Ruling as EFF Cries Political Persecution
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New Beginnings for Rulani Mokwena in Algeria
Rulani Mokwena will land in Algeria on Thursday to begin his tenure as head coach of Mouloudia Club d’Alger, popularly known as MC Alger.
Mokwena has agreed to a two-year deal with the People’s Club, who are the reigning Algerian champions.
One of the first people to wish Mokwena well in his new job is French manager Hubert Velud, who, in fact, missed out on the job.
“Mokwena is a young and ambitious coach, part of a new generation ofREAD MORE
Egypt–African Union Trade Exchange Reaches US$9.8 Billion
Trade between Egypt and African Union (AU) member states reached US$9.8 billion in 2024. The figure represents a 6.5 per cent increase from US$9.2 billion recorded in 2023, as reported by the Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.
Egypt’s exports to AU countries rose by 4.7 per cent, totalling US$7.7 billion in 2024 compared to US$7.4 billion the previous year.
Major Egyptian exports included cement, gypsum, and salt (US$694.4 million); plasticsREAD MORE
Lamine Yamal Follows in Lionel Messi’s Footsteps
FC Barcelona have seen enough of Lamine Yamal, and a few days after his 18th birthday, they have handed him the club’s iconic jersey.
From the new season, Yamal, who celebrated his birthday on 13 July, will don the number 10 jersey, signaling his importance to the Blaugrana.
“This is the beginning of a journey that I hope will be very long and full of victories,” said the youngster, who has put pen to paper on a new six-year contract.
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Jasper Wiese Suspended for Four Matches
Springbok No 8 Jasper Wiese has been suspended for four matches following a World Rugby disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.
Wiese copped the ban for the red card he received in last week’s 45-0 victory against Italy.
Wiese will be back in contention for selection for the last three Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in September and October.
The ban will rule him out of the closing Castle Lager Incoming Series match against Georgia in Nelspruit on Saturday, as well asREAD MORE
Kolisi Returns for Boks Versus Georgia Clash
Double Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi will make a return from injury to take over the captaincy for the first time this season against Georgia on Saturday.
The clash will take place at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
In an exciting squad named by Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus for the final Castle Lager Incoming Series match at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, Kolisi’s place was confirmed.
Boan Venter, Marnus van der Merwe, and Neethling Fouche will allREAD MORE
Ethiopia’s Electric Vehicle Sector Gains International Attention
Ethiopia is experiencing increasing interest from international electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and suppliers eager to enter the market and invest in the sector, said Bareo Hassen, Ethiopia’s State Minister of Transport and Logistics, said during an interview with ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.
The government has introduced several supportive measures aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels and tapping into Ethiopia’s renewable energy potential, Hassen stressed. These efforts include the implementation ofREAD MORE
Orlando Pirates Distances Themselves From Relebohile Mofokeng Transfer Claims
Orlando Pirates have shot down reports linking star player Relebohile Mofokeng to Dutch Eredivisie club PSV Eindhoven.
In a swift response, the Buccaneers set the record straight after reports emerged on Wednesday claiming Mofokeng is on PSV’s radar and the European club is prepared to pay over R100 million to secure the services of the Sharpeville-born, Gauteng footballer.
“We wish to place it on record that no such offer has been received by the club,” stated Pirates.
“The claims madeREAD MORE
BRICS New Development Bank Expands Local Currency Lending and Green Finance
Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB), reaffirmed that approximately 25 per cent of the bank’s lending portfolio is already denominated in local currencies of the BRICS countries, a figure set to rise to 30 per cent in 2026. This is reported by the official website of Brazil’s government.
She stressed that using local currency lending reduces foreign‑exchange risk and better supports long‑term sustainable infrastructure and energy projects for emerging economies.
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Number of Suspected Mpox Cases in Mozambique Rises to 20
Mozambique’s health authorities have revealed that Mpox (monkeypox) cases have increased to 20, according to new data released this afternoon by the Ministry of Health.
In the last 24 hours alone, five new suspected cases were identified. All individuals are currently in home isolation, and no deaths have been reported.
According to the latest health bulletin, 11 samples have been processed, of which one tested positive — from Lago district in Niassa province — while the remaining ten tested negativeREAD MORE
BRICS Countries Move Towards Local Currency Settlements in Bilateral Trade
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has confirmed that BRICS member states are increasingly adopting local currency settlements in bilateral financial transactions as part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on foreign currencies and strengthen economic cooperation within the group.
In response to a question from Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, on the sidelines of a recent press engagement, Prime Minister Madbouly stated that several BRICS countries have already begun implementingREAD MORE