From widespread malnutrition and food insecurity to rising unemployment, the challenges facing Tanzanian agriculture weigh heavily on Fadhili Albert Mwakamesa. During his first field assignments as a young researcher at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Mwakamesa was deeply shocked by what he saw. In villages surrounded by maize fields, children were visibly undernourished,… Continue reading Young Tanzanian Entrepreneur Fights Malnutrition While Opening New Horizons for Local Farming
All Set for the Carling Knockout Final
Limpopo’s Peter Mokaba Stadium has won the bid to host the Carling Knockout final between Orlando Pirates and Marumo Gallants. This year’s decider will be played on Saturday, 6 December, but the kick off time is yet to be confirmed. Pirates got the nod as the home team after a draw, which means they will… Continue reading All Set for the Carling Knockout Final
Ethiopia Launches Programme to Reconnect with Global Diaspora
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of the “Journey to the Homeland” programme, designed to strengthen ties with ethnic Ethiopians living abroad, reports Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. According to the State Minister of Tourism, Endegena Abebe, the programme will offer participants the opportunity to visit Ethiopia, explore its… Continue reading Ethiopia Launches Programme to Reconnect with Global Diaspora
Economy & Life | Senior-friendly Products Attract Visitors at 8th CIIE
SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — At the eighth CIIE, a range of elder-friendly health products and services were showcased across multiple exhibition areas. The displays covered diverse fields such as rehabilitation aids, elder-friendly products, and sleep restoration, aiming to address the practical needs of the elderly population. African Times has published this article in partnership… Continue reading Economy & Life | Senior-friendly Products Attract Visitors at 8th CIIE
South African Tourism Drives Economy with Over 7 Million Visitors in 2025
From January to September 2025, South Africa welcomed 7,634,261 international tourists, an increase of 1,108,222 visitors compared to the same period last year, setting a new record for arrivals to the country. TVTourism Minister Patricia de Lille highlighted that these figures not only confirm the recovery of the tourism sector but also its contribution to… Continue reading South African Tourism Drives Economy with Over 7 Million Visitors in 2025
(CIIE) Opening Doors to Shared Future — China’s Import Expo Boosts Market Access, Development for Least Developed Countries
SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China’s annual import expo has been opening doors to the world’s least developed countries (LDCs), facilitating not only the exchange of ideas, orders and friendship, but also driving their local development and income growth. At the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which began on Nov. 5 and will close… Continue reading (CIIE) Opening Doors to Shared Future — China’s Import Expo Boosts Market Access, Development for Least Developed Countries
The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
President Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements present a chaotic search for meaning. His threats against South Africa, Nigeria and Afghanistan, coupled with the termination of AGOA and “crazy” tariffs, seem inconsistent. However, reading this as a complex strategy grants it undue sophistication. The driving force is not a nuanced doctrine but a raw thirst for… Continue reading The Platinum Price: What Trump’s G20 Rant Really Costs
Egypt Expands Pharmaceutical Industry with 100% Local Cancer Drug Production
Egypt’s Ministry of Health said it has successfully localised the full manufacturing process of advanced cancer drugs that were previously imported. The initiative is expected to guarantee a steady domestic supply of high-quality medicines while reducing treatment costs for patients nationwide, reports Sada el-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS. According to ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel… Continue reading Egypt Expands Pharmaceutical Industry with 100% Local Cancer Drug Production
Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Economic, Social Development Blueprint for 15th Five-Year Plan Period
BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — A think tank report, which elaborates on China’s economic and social development blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), was released Friday at a seminar on understanding the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee in Beijing. Titled “The Critical Stage toward Basically Realizing… Continue reading Think Tank Report Highlights China’s Economic, Social Development Blueprint for 15th Five-Year Plan Period
New Reality: How BRICS Becomes Global Centre of Food Security
World Bank data show that the food crisis continues to deepen. The BRICS countries can help overcome global food shortages by ensuring affordable prices for bread and other food products. The initiative to create a grain exchange is expected to contribute to tackling the problem of hunger. However, questions remain: how soon will it start… Continue reading New Reality: How BRICS Becomes Global Centre of Food Security