Meli Ndlovu is not your average cyclist. With the wind in his face and a burning passion in his heart, Ndlovu has become an inspiring figure in the world of long-distance cycling. Over the past few years, he has cycled countless miles across Southern Africa, often solo and sometimes with a team, sharing his love… Continue reading From South Africa to Zimbabwe—and Beyond: The Inspiring Journey of Cyclist Meli Ndlovu
New Airport is Set to Open in India
India will open Noida International Airport in the spring of 2025. According to the authorities, it will be the fourth largest in Asia. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media that the airport’s operation will improve the transport situation in the National… Continue reading New Airport is Set to Open in India
Forum Urges the African Continent to Reinvent its Approach to Public Debt
In the heart of Abuja’s evolving financial district, an extraordinary gathering of Africa’s leading policymakers, business magnates, and international development partners took place in mid-December. The Debt Management Forum for Africa (DeMFA), convened on 16-17 December 2024, may well be remembered as a watershed in the continent’s ongoing struggle to tame the complexities of public… Continue reading Forum Urges the African Continent to Reinvent its Approach to Public Debt
UKZN Student’s Life Ruined After Being Fraudulently Declared Dead To Claim Capitec Bank Funeral Policy
A 27-year-old University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) student from Durban has had her life turned upside down after she was fraudulently declared dead to cash out a funeral policy with Capitec Bank. Thandeka Majola only discovered that she was a walking dead woman on December 27, 2023, when she tried to transfer money to her Capitec… Continue reading UKZN Student’s Life Ruined After Being Fraudulently Declared Dead To Claim Capitec Bank Funeral Policy
China and Cuba sign Agreement to Install Photovoltaic Parks on the Island
Authorities in China and Cuba have signed an investment agreement to jointly implement a renewable energy project. The initiative involves the installation of seven photovoltaic parks with a capacity of 5 megawatts each in six Cuban provinces. This is reported by Prensa Latina, a partner of TV BRICS. The corresponding document was signed by Chinese… Continue reading China and Cuba sign Agreement to Install Photovoltaic Parks on the Island
Elias Motsoaledi Councillor Arrested for Extortion
The recently elected African National Congress (ANC) councillor for Ward 30 in the Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipality, Sekhukhune, Limpopo, has been arrested on charges of extortion and the illegal closure of a local mine. Yalda Matlabane Tobias Malope, who secured his position during the by-election held on December 11, 2024, was taken into custody by… Continue reading Elias Motsoaledi Councillor Arrested for Extortion
Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?
South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability. We live in a time when… Continue reading Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?
EXCLUSIVE: King Misuzulu’s Wife Files Court Papers To Interdict Marriage To Third Wife
Embattled Zulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini is facing a fresh headache after one of his wives filed court papers to interdict his upcoming marriage to his third wife, Queen Nomzamo Myeni of Jozini in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The much anticipated royal marriage is billed for 24 and 26 January this year in Nongoma and Jozini respectively. The… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: King Misuzulu’s Wife Files Court Papers To Interdict Marriage To Third Wife
India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai: Relations Between Two Countries Grow as BRICS Offers Huge Range of Opportunities to Cooperate
Indian Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai said Ethiopia’s comprehensive economic programme has the potential to make the country one of the leading players on the African continent. “We feel that the way the reforms are going, Ethiopia can establish itself as a strong player in Africa because it has a large population, large… Continue reading India’s Ambassador to Ethiopia Anil Kumar Rai: Relations Between Two Countries Grow as BRICS Offers Huge Range of Opportunities to Cooperate
Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe Resigns From Ingonyama Trust Board Amid Power Struggle With Zulu King
One of the six “suspended” members of the Ingonyama Trust Board (ITB) has resigned from the entity with immediate effect. Inkosi Mabhudu Israel Tembe, the traditional leader of the Tembe clan In UMhlabuyalingana, resigned from the board on Thursday. In a letter dated 9 January 2025 sent to Mzwanele Nyhontso, the Minister For Rural Development… Continue reading Inkosi Mabhudu Tembe Resigns From Ingonyama Trust Board Amid Power Struggle With Zulu King