A nation’s soul is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. By this measure, South Africa stands on shaky ground, its promises of equality and justice faltering under the burden of inequality and neglect. The slogan ‘Not Yet Uhuru’ captures the unfulfilled promise of freedom—a dream deferred by systemic oppression and the indifference and… Continue reading Language as Violence: Black Lives Don’t Matter, Even to Blacks
East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
East Africa has successfully tested the transmission of electricity from Kenya to Tanzania, marking a critical milestone for the East Africa Electric Highway project. This achievement follows the launch of the Ethiopia-Kenya power interconnection, which laid the foundation for a fully integrated regional electricity grid. The main objective of this initiative is to provide reliable,… Continue reading East Africa Electric Highway Project Enables Energy Security in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania
Shivambu Claims He’s The EFF’s Sole Founder, Malema and Others Joined Later
Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President Floyd Shivambu claims he’s the party’s sole founder, and that current leader Julius Malema and others joined later. He says he conceptualised the EFF, gave it a name and party colours, and decided where its Johannesburg headquarters would be. Shivambu, who left the EFF in August 2023 amid… Continue reading Shivambu Claims He’s The EFF’s Sole Founder, Malema and Others Joined Later
China is Pushing to Develop Child-friendly Cities
Li Jingyu, a 10-year-old student from Peixin Primary School in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, has been an art enthusiast for six years. On 3 November, one of her creations was exhibited at the capital’s Today Art Museum. “It is about my trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this summer, where I got to create an intangible… Continue reading China is Pushing to Develop Child-friendly Cities
Gallery of Eye-catching Innovations at the Seventh CIIE
As a platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations, the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) attracted a large number of visitors eager to witness the latest technological developments. The areas of artificial intelligence, robotics, health care, and new energy vehicles were particularly popular among the visitors. Here is a collection of some of… Continue reading Gallery of Eye-catching Innovations at the Seventh CIIE
Russia to Use Domestically Developed Cancer Vaccine in 2025
A cancer treatment developed by Russian specialists will be provided free of charge to citizens of the country. This was announced by Andrey Kaprin, Chief Oncologist of the Russian Ministry of Health and an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The use of the vaccine on patients is scheduled for early 2025. According to… Continue reading Russia to Use Domestically Developed Cancer Vaccine in 2025
Suez Canal Economic Zone Signs Contracts Worth US$38 Million
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) announced that it has attracted US$38 million in investments for two new projects in the Qantara West Industrial Zone. The projects, which will cover an area of 137,000 square metres, will focus on food processing and textile production, creating around 1,450 jobs. This is reported by Daily News Egypt,… Continue reading Suez Canal Economic Zone Signs Contracts Worth US$38 Million
Brazil Plans to Significantly Increase Oil Production by 2025
Brazil’s oil production is expected to reach 3.6 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025, up about 6 per cent from an accumulated average of 3.4 million bpd this year through October, according to the data from the Brazilian Petroleum Institute (IBP). Brazil could earn 120 billion reals (US$19,4 billion) from oil in 2025, according to… Continue reading Brazil Plans to Significantly Increase Oil Production by 2025
High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit
The economic clout of developing countries is rising amid tectonic shifts in global affairs. This trend has led to discussions on the sustainable development of the Global South and calls for greater participation by developing countries in global governance. Following the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September, which set… Continue reading High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit
Egypt Unveils Dynamic Cultural Strategy to Strengthen Global Influence
Egypt’s Ministry of Culture has launched an ambitious strategy aimed at redefining its cultural identity and boosting its influence on both domestic and international stages. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The initiative was presented during a meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad… Continue reading Egypt Unveils Dynamic Cultural Strategy to Strengthen Global Influence