Explainer: How Chinese Tea Drink Brands are Cultivating a Global Footprint
For many foreign consumers, “Chinese tea” used to mean premium, high-end products that felt distantREAD MORE
BRICS Working Group discusses increasing number of flights between association’s countries
The BRICS Working Group has held a series of meetings to discuss sustainable transport solutions and improve air connectivity between member countries. These discussions are…
Pirates Coach Riveiro Remains Focused on Job at Hand
José Riveiro says he remains committed to Orlando Pirates despite the shock announcement that he’s on his way out. Early indications are that there’s a…
Shamila Batohi Wants Answers From Eastern Cape NPA After Tim Omotoso’s Prosecution Flop
The National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi is demanding answers from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape after Timothy Omotoso’s…
Bafana on Course for Top 50 Spot in FIFA Rankings
In 1996, Bafana Bafana was ranked 16th in the world and 1st in Africa after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on home soil…
ANC Retains Limpopo Ward with Landslide Victory in By-election
The ANC has retained ward nine in the Makhado Local Municipality after a landslide victory in the low turnout by-election on Wednesday. Despite a low…
ActionSA Vows to Withhold Budget Support if ANC Pushes VAT Increase
ActionSA, the kingmaker party that helped the ANC to pass the 2025-2026 budget without the support of its coalition partner the DA, says it would…
ANC Leagues Band Together in their call For Former ANC MP’s Suspension
Two Limpopo ANC structures – the ANC Veterans League (ANCVL) and the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) – have joined forces and demanded that loose tongued…
Hong Ting Forum held in Kenya to advance China-Africa modernization drive
The 2025 edition of the Hong Ting Forum took place on Wednesday in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, bringing together senior government officials, diplomats, scholars, industry…
Russian Doctors Develop New Technique For The Treatment Of Rib Fractures
Doctors from Surgut have received a patent for an innovative method of surgical treatment of rib fractures. The new procedure involves the insertion of a special fixator into the chest. This method does not disturb soft tissues and keeps the ribs in the correct position. This is reported District broadcaster “Ugra” , a partner of TV BRICS.
According to the head of the Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Sergey Glinyaniy, this approach reduces painfulREAD MORE
President Xi Jinping Extends Congratulations To Global South Media And Think Tank Forum
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to the Global South Media and Think Tank Forum.
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President Taye Atske Selassie Emphasises Ethiopia’s Progress In Food Security
During a reception for participants of the ongoing “World Without Hunger Conference” in Addis Ababa, President Taye Atske Selassie said Ethiopia is making significant progress in achieving food self-sufficiency and enhancing food security.
President Taye praised the government’s successful wheat initiatives, which have made Ethiopia self-sufficient in wheat production and enabled Ethiopia to export surplus crops. The President thanked Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his effective leadership and support for the development of agriculture in Ethiopia.
Emphasising the importance ofREAD MORE
Mondlane Announces New Wave of Post-Election Protests Across Mozambique
Mozambique’s presidential runner-up, Venancio Mondlane, has announced a new wave of demonstrations set to take place from 13 to 15 November 2024, across various regions of the country. Speaking in a live social media appearance on Monday, Mondlane explained that these protests, marking the fourth phase of his ongoing campaign, would unfold in several stages, beginning on Wednesday.
“The demonstrations will be concentrated in provincial capitals,” Mondlane said, emphasising that the protests will involve citizens travelling to these capitals overREAD MORE
Brazil’s Sugar Exports Hit New Annual Record By October
Brazil’s sugar exports in October this year reached a new record, surpassing the figures recorded in the previous year. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.
According to the Foreign Trade Secretariat (SECEX), this value corresponds to an increase in sugar purchases from Brazil by India, Indonesia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
Brazilian sugar exports reached 3.73 million tonnes, almost 1 million tonnes more than in the sameREAD MORE
COP29 Aims To Get Developed Countries To Agree To Greater Financial Support For Poor Vlimate-Vulnerable Nations
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) is to be held from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan. The main goal of the conference is for countries to agree on a new climate finance target through which wealthy countries will pay to help poorer and climate-vulnerable nations to cope with climate change. On this occasion, ChinAfrica talked to Chukwumerije Okereke, director of the Centre for Climate Change and Development at the Alex-Ekwueme Federal UniversityREAD MORE
Mozambique-South Africa Border Reopens Amid Revenue Loss Due to Post-Election Protests
The Ressano Garcia border, the largest Mozambican land crossing between Mozambique and South Africa, recorded a revenue loss of 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million) during its closure due to post-election protests challenging the election results.
The border was anticipated to handle goods worth 1,700 million Meticais (€24.8 million) in November alone. However, according to Mozambique Tax Authority spokesperson Fernando Tinga, last week’s closure resulted in “around 400 million Meticais (€5.8 million)” in losses, leading to a “shortage” of some goods,READ MORE
Chile and South Africa To Join Efforts In Sustainable Use Of Ocean Resources
Chile and South Africa have concluded an agreement on cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture. This is reported by Cronica Digital, a partner of TV BRICS.
The signing of the document was attended by Deputy Foreign Minister of Chile Gloria de la Fuente, who was on a visit to South Africa, and Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment of South Africa Narend Singh.
The joint action is expected to enable the two countries toREAD MORE
Shivambu Appointed MKP Secretary General As Residents of His Home Village Remain Indifferent
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) President Jacob Zuma has appointed Floyd Shivambu as Secretary General a few months after joining South Africa’s third biggest party.
Shivambu, the EFF’s former deputy president and the party’s co-founder, takes over from Dr Sifiso Maseko, who resigned in October to resume his duties in the Gauteng Department of Health.
Shivambu shockingly left the EFF in August amid a fallout with party leader Julius Malema, who later accused him of betrayal. He was later appointed theREAD MORE