Egyptian Archaeologists Discover Painted Sarcophagi of Temple Chanters in Luxor
The findings open up new opportunities for studying the class of musical performers during theREAD MORE
Zimbabwe to mark National Culture Month in May
Zimbabwe will observe National Culture Month from 1 to 31 May 2025, following Cabinet approval of this year’s programme under the theme “Celebrating Indigenous Voices.”…
Chiefs Assistant Coach Compares Team To A Pregnant Woman
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Cedric Kaze has likened the team’s season to “pregnancy” ahead of the Nedbank Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Amakhosi will clash…
Mamelodi Sundowns Sets New PSL Record
Mamelodi Sundowns’ dominance of the Premier Soccer League continued on Wednesday night when they walloped Chippa United 3-0 at Loftus Stadium. The three points picked…
Ethiopia reforests under Green Legacy Initiative
Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative is playing a key role in supporting conservation efforts and increasing the country’s carbon revenues, according to environmental experts. As global…
Inter Clashes Against PSG in Champions League Final
For the first time since 2004, there will be no teams from Spain, England, or Germany in the final of the UEFA Champions League. Italian…
Disgruntled ANC Peter Mokaba Members March to Limpopo Party Headquarters Demanding Removal of RTT
Disgruntled ANC branches in the Peter Mokaba region marched to the Limpopo provincial headquarters, Frans Mohlala, in Polokwane calling for the province to intervene in…
SIU Probes Seven Dodgy Tenders Awarded by Mbombela Municipality
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe allegations of maladministration, irregular expenditure, and corruption in connection with several tenders awarded…
Mayor Condemns Violent Murder of 20-Year-Old Boy in Malamulele
Collins Chabane Local Municipality Mayor, Shadrack Maluleke, has strongly condemned the horrific rape of a 17-year-old girl and the brutal killing of a 20-year-old boy…
Africa Faces a Bright Economic Outlook Despite Internal and External Challenges
It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead. On the African continent, many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment. These tensions have, to some extent, created hurdles in the path of Africa’s recovery.
The African Development Bank has attributed the economic slowdown on the continent to astronomical inflation caused by soaring food andREAD MORE
Abu Dhabi Promotes the Concept of Sustainable Green Building
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has unveiled details of the Estidama Pearl Rating System, which assesses the sustainability of buildings on a scale of one to five pearls. Under the new requirements, public projects must achieve a minimum of two pearls, while private projects must achieve one. Meeting these standards is a prerequisite for building permits. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.
According to the municipality’s SustainableREAD MORE
Chinese Netizens Welcome Influx of ‘TikTok Refugees’
Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week.
On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese platform with combined features of Instagram and Pinterest, hashtags such as #TikTokRefugee have garnered hundreds of thousands of posts from accounts mostly registered in the United States.
The surge in activity has propelled Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNoteREAD MORE
Two KwaZulu-Natal CoGTA Officials Suspended For ‘Corruption’ Resign Before Disciplinary Hearings
Two senior KwaZulu-Natal Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) officials who were suspended in September last year for alleged financial misconduct that occurred before the May 2024 general elections have resigned.
Yali Joyi, the former chief financial officer (CFO), resigned on January 6, and Ntombizethu Dlamini, the director for local economic development (LED) project support, followed in her footsteps a few days later.
The duo were among the development’s top five senior officials.
In her letter ofREAD MORE
Land Reform and Rural Development Portfolio Committee Seeks To Meet King Misuzulu Over Ingonyama Trust Board Impasse
The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking to meet with Zulu King, Misuzulu KaZwelithini and other stakeholders to get to the bottom of the governance paralysis engulfing the Ingonyama Trust Board in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
The committee took this resolution on Tuesday (January 14) after an impromptu meeting to address the matter.
“The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform and Rural Development has, at its meeting this morning, resolved to request a meeting with King Misuzulu ka ZwelithiniREAD MORE
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Massive Projects in Andhra Pradesh
One of the key projects has been the green hydrogen hub. The site is planned to set up a manufacturing facility to produce 1,500 tonnes of green hydrogen and 7,500 tonnes of its derivatives such as green methanol and sustainable aviation fuel on a daily basis. The project, under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, is expected to make India a world leader in this field and create 57,000 jobs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also laid the foundation stone for railwayREAD MORE
Zimbabwe Unveils Pangolins Conservation Strategy
Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has unveiled a Pangolin Conservation Strategy and an action plan to preserve these endangered animals. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS.
At the event, which was held in a district in Manicaland province, Mnangagwa emphasised the need for an integrated approach to protecting pangolins, which play an important role in Zimbabwe’s ecosystems.
The First Lady also noted the importance of combating poaching andREAD MORE
Mbalula Says Travelling to Robben Island by a Privately-Owned Yacht is Neither a Gift nor Evidence of Corruption
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has defended his decision to use a private yacht belonging to a Cape Town businessman who has scored lucrative state tenders.
He says he did not use the luxury yacht to galavant but for party work since he had a busy schedule during his trip to Robben Island.
Mbalula claims his decision to use the yacht was neither a gift nor evidence that he is somewhat linked to corruption.
The embattled head of the governing party’sREAD MORE
UNISA, Makerere University Sign MoU to Enhance Strategic Collaboration
The University of South Africa (UNISA) and Makerere University in Uganda have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. The MoU was signed on January 13 during Makerere University’s 75th graduation ceremony, held at the university’s Freedom Square in the capital Kampala.
This graduation ceremony celebrated the achievements of 13,658 students, including 143 PhD, 1,813 master’s degree, and 243 postgraduate diploma graduates. Established in 1922, Makerere University is the oldest andREAD MORE
Egypt Welcomes Record Number of Tourists in 2024
Egypt has received a record 15.7 million travellers by the end of 2024. This was announced by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, reports Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS.
He said this growth was made possible by the security provided by the Egyptian leadership, as well as significant support from the government to develop the tourism industry. Fathy also stressed the important role of the ministry’s cooperation with theREAD MORE