Exports of Ethiopia’s Industrial Products Grow by 40 Per Cent Over the Past Eight Months

Now that the dust has settled on the sexual harassment case filed by High Court secretary Andiswa Mengo against Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge, I feel it is important to share my thoughts on the matter. This case highlights a crucial conversation about gender relations in South Africa, illuminating the complexities surrounding power dynamics, trust, and the pursuit of truth. It has become a pivotal moment for examining not only individual instances of misconduct but also the systemic factorsREAD MORE

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important celebration in China. It is a cherished occasion for families to reunite, share festive meals, and honour the memory of their ancestors. The Spring Festival holds profound cultural, social, and historical significance. For the Chinese people, the Spring Festival is a celebration of their rich cultural heritage. 

Here is an outline of the origins of this festival, its many traditions and customs, and how it has changedREAD MORE

Egypt is strengthening its global competitiveness by showcasing the country’s unique heritage and expanding promotional efforts to attract new markets. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.

The country recognises tourism as an important economic activity and is actively implementing a National Tourism Development Strategy to maximise its potential.

Investment support, including partnerships with the private sector and the provision of various incentives, has also been prioritised. TheseREAD MORE

South Africa enters the second transition against the backdrop of 30 years of democracy celebrations. We are reminded that the country’s freedom was not free and that people such as Dr Tlou Theophilus “Ranka” Cholo put their lives on the line against an oppressive regime.

Rightfully, the freedom stalwart and former labour activist was honoured with the Isithwalandwe/Seaparankwe award, albeit in absentia during the recent African National Congress (ANC) 113th anniversary celebration in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. Dr Cholo’s honour wasREAD MORE

A newly elected KwaZulu-Natal ANC Youth League (ANCYL) provincial executive committee (PEC) member is in hot water after he made disparaging remarks about a female fellow comrade.

In a voice note that went viral, Nhlosi Gwala (also known as Nhloso Zulu) is heard telling the woman she nothing but an HIV/Aids positive prostitute after a fallout over preferred ANCYL PEC candidates at a recent elective conference. 

Both Gwala and the woman, who would not be named to protect her dignity,READ MORE

Researchers in China have successfully cloned two piglets from the ancient Shaziling breed, a 4,000-year-old native swine species, in a breakthrough that could enhance the country’s pork industry and advance diabetes research. This is reported by China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS.

To safeguard its genetic heritage, researchers extracted and cultured fibroblast cells from frozen ear tissue samples of Shaziling pigs. These cells were then used to construct and cultivate embryos, leadingREAD MORE

The Limpopo Police’s Vala Umgodi Task Team arrested four foreign nationals following the discovery of an illegal gold processing laboratory in Tzaneen on Saturday.

They nabbed three Zimbabweans and a Mozambican when they raided a plot along the R71 near Tarentaalrand, Mopani District, in the northern part of South Africa.

Zimbabweans John Vondo (39), Hardlife Manjoko (35), Biggie Chimwero (36) and Samuel Mashaba (46), a Mozambican national, appeared briefly before the Ritavi Magistrate’s Court outside Tzaneen town, on Monday, 10READ MORE

Last year, more than 31 million people visited Dubai’s urban parks and recreation areas, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to the previous year. This was reported by the emirate’s municipality, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.

Public parks attracted the highest number of visitors – 20.8 million. Meanwhile, the emirate’s five largest parks, including Zabeel, Mushrif, Al Mamzar Beach, Dubai Creek, and Safa, welcomed a totalREAD MORE

Scores of families in Greytown in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands will spend tonight in open fields after they were evicted from a farm in which they lived for decades. 

About 20 families claimed that they have resided on the farm known as KwaMajayiva since 1981 after the previous owner allowed them to settle. 

The farm was recently bought by Pidelta Properties (PTY) LTD.

Immediately after buying the farm, the new owner took to the Greytown magistrate court to obtain an evictionREAD MORE

The Zimbabwean government has finalised nine investment agreements with private firms to expand the nation’s irrigation infrastructure, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS.

This initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision for climate-resilient agriculture, which integrates dam construction, irrigation expansion, hydroelectric power generation, and access to potable water. The approach is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Under the new agreements, Zimbabwe plans to increase its irrigatedREAD MORE