Five African nations pledge $16 million in historic 220% funding surge for continent’s development

In a move underscoring greater African ownership in development financing, five African nations have collectively pledged $16 million to the next replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group. Governors representing The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Sudan formalized their commitment at a constituency meeting held …

New Delhi Airport ranks among top 10 hubs in Asia and Middle East

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has been ranked among the top ten hubs in the Asia-Pacific region and the Middle East according to the 2024 Air Connectivity Ranking released by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East. This is reported by ANI, a partner of TV BRICS. According to the report, Dubai Airport topped the …

Government Spaza Shop Support Fund welcomed in Bizana

The Mayor of the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality (WMMLM) in the Eastern Cape, Councillor Daniswa Mafumbatha, has welcomed the Spaza Shop Support Fund and stated that it would help improve the local economy, particularly the lives of unemployed people in rural areas. Mafumbatha stated this during a campaign to raise awareness of the Spaza Shop …

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) Mmamoloko Kubayi meets with the Republic of Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) Mmamoloko Kubayi meets with the Republic of Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Honourable Fillemon Wise Immanuel, to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations’ justice departments.

New Russian cargo spaceship Progress MS 31 completed.

Vacuum chamber testing of the new Russian cargo spaceship Progress MS 31 completed. Air tightness of modules and onboard systems of the spacecraft have been tested in earthbound conditions. Pre-flight preparation continues. The launch of the Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the cargo ship is scheduled for July 2025. Sourced from: The Embassy of Russia

MINISTER GEORGE WELCOMES SOUTHERN AFRICAN WILDLIFE COLLEGE NATIONAL DIPLOMA ACCREDITATION

MEDIA STATEMENT- 30 MAY 2025 The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) for achieving accreditation for its National Diploma programme. This significant milestone highlights the college’s steadfast commitment to excellence in environmental education and conservation training, aligning closely with the …

Venezuela advances ethical neurotechnology debate at UNESCO Experts Meeting

At the Intergovernmental Meeting of Experts of UNESCO, the Venezuelan delegation presented a series of proposals fundamental to the debate on the ethics of neurotechnology. This is reported by Venezolana de Television, a partner of TV BRICS.  Among Venezuela’s submissions were the inclusion of the concepts of neurodiversity and cognitive condition, formal recognition of comprehensive …

BRICS Marketplace Spotlight: South Africa & UAE Trade Opportunities

As South Africa deepens its trade and investment relationship with the United Arab Emirates, the BRICS Marketplace is positioning itself as a powerful platform to connect African businesses with Gulf capital and global buyers. Why the UAE–South Africa Corridor Matters: The UAE is South Africa’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. Bilateral trade exceeded …