Uganda, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Mali have made it through to the last 16 of the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar. Uganda continued to defy the odds at their debut World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Senegal on the weekend. The junior Cranes netted with their first effort of note, as Abubakali… Continue reading Four African Teams in U-17 World Cup Round of 16
Regional Cohesion and Wise Economic Decisions Are Essential for Africa to Cement Its Global Position
Africa’s strategic position in the world has seen a continuous rise in recent years. From the growing importance of Global South cooperation to the surging demand for strategic resources such as critical minerals, multiple factors have converged to make Africa a focal point of international attention. According to data from the United Nations Conference on… Continue reading Regional Cohesion and Wise Economic Decisions Are Essential for Africa to Cement Its Global Position
DR Congo Edge Nigeria to Reach Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will represent Africa in the Inter-Confederation Play-Offs in March next year, for a possible 10th spot for the continent in the FIFA 2026 World Cup. DR Congo kept their World Cup dream alive after beating Nigeria 4-3 on penalties in Rabat on Sunday night, following a 1-1 draw after… Continue reading DR Congo Edge Nigeria to Reach Inter-Confederation Play-Offs
Boks Dig Deep for a Big Win Over Italy in Turin
A much-changed Springbok team, playing with 14 men for almost 70 minutes, delivered a performance for the ages in extreme adversity with a brilliant 32-14 (halftime 10-3) Castle Lager Outgoing Tour victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday. For the second successive week the Boks lost their number five lock in Franco Mostert (for a… Continue reading Boks Dig Deep for a Big Win Over Italy in Turin
Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Midfield maestro Teboho Mokoena has come a long way in his eight years with South Africa’s senior national team, Bafana Bafana. Few would have noticed when he ran out for his debut against neighbours Botswana in the African Nations Championship [CHAN] qualifier played at the Francistown Stadium on 15 July 2017. Born in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, in… Continue reading Mokoena Joins Bafana Bafana’s Elite Club
Xinhua Commentary: Joint Efforts Needed to Build a New Model of Global Leadership for a Fairer World
The world must abandon hegemonic mindsets of “self-centered supremacy” and “winner takes all.” Instead, it should foster a logic of symbiosis characterised by mutual benefit, order and inclusiveness. JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The world today is experiencing turbulence and great transformation. From widening security gaps to faltering development and governance failures, humanity is faced… Continue reading Xinhua Commentary: Joint Efforts Needed to Build a New Model of Global Leadership for a Fairer World
Chinese Scientists Create Thin Polymer Capable of Towing Car
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new polymer material that is thin and super strong. In tests, a piece of adhesive measuring 2.5 by 1.3 cm was able to tow a car weighing 2.1 tonnes. This was reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS. Researchers at Zhejiang University conducted the study,… Continue reading Chinese Scientists Create Thin Polymer Capable of Towing Car
Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Launches 2026 China-Africa Partnership Empowerment Action Plan
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference on Thursday launched the “United in Heart, Path and Action — 2026 China-Africa Partnership Empowerment Action Plan,” aiming to align China-Africa media and think tank cooperation and better support shared development while amplifying the collective voice of the Global… Continue reading Global South Media and Think Tank Forum Launches 2026 China-Africa Partnership Empowerment Action Plan
China–Africa Partnership Conference Highlights Cooperation Toward Shared Global Governance
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — The Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference opened Thursday here to explore ways to strengthen cooperation, amplify the Global South’s collective voice and promote a shared global governance. Co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the African Union (AU) and South Africa’s Independent Media, among other partners, the… Continue reading China–Africa Partnership Conference Highlights Cooperation Toward Shared Global Governance
Iran Plans to Launch Three Satellites Into Space at Beginning of Winter
Head of the Iranian Space Agency Hassan Salarieh has announced the planned launch of three orbital satellites – Zafar, Paya and the second version of Kowsar – at the beginning of winter, according to Alalam News Network, a partner of TV BRICS. The satellites are designed for Earth observation and will support regional resource management,… Continue reading Iran Plans to Launch Three Satellites Into Space at Beginning of Winter