Access to drinking water has significantly improved for the residents of Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon, and the surrounding areas, thanks to the inauguration of the Drinking Water Supply Project for Yaoundé and Its Surroundings from the Sanaga River (PAEPYS) on 20 August. The project draws water from the Sanaga River and treats it at the Batchenga Plant, which is located around 65 km from Yaoundé. The inauguration ceremony, which was presided over by the Minister of Water and Energy…

The University of South Africa (Unisa) is set to introduce a compulsory academic integrity course for all students beginning in the 2025 academic year. The academic integrity course is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and practical skills to navigate their studies ethically and responsibly. Key topics include the principles of academic integrity, academic writing, strategies to avoid plagiarism, ethical usage of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, and the importance of ethical decision-making in assessments and research. This comprehensive approach…

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has officially opened the first phase of the Hawasa Corridor development, which he says continues the urban development efforts initiated in Addis Ababa but offers a unique approach.  Features of the new project include wide pavements, dedicated bike lanes and the use of local modern lighting technology, which emphasises innovation and sustainability. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. “While progress has been made, much remains to be done to complete these transformative…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed the prestigious Order of South Africa on Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during his State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The Order is the highest honour that South Africa bestows on its citizens and distinguished foreign nationals. During the state visit, the two leaders engaged in extensive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral agreements and enhancing diplomatic relations between their nations. President Ramaphosa congratulated President Lourenço on his re-election…

Leaders, students and parents in Uganda have hailed China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd. for its supporting role in the country’s education sector, including building schools, paying school fees and sponsoring activities to keep students in school.  The oil giant recognised 218 top-performing students from oil-rich districts of Hoima and Kikuube on 12 September during the CNOOC Best Performers Awards Ceremony at its Kikuube District Headquarters.  A statement from CNOOC Uganda said that the awards reflect the vision…

Egyptian Finance Minister, Ahmed Kouchouk, has announced a number of government initiatives aimed at boosting the national economy. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. During a recent Scientific Association for Tax Legislation conference, Kuchouk highlighted three main areas of focus: strengthening cooperation with the private sector, promoting the transition to clean energy and launching a programme to boost export activities. “We, alongside the business community, are partners in enhancing the competitiveness of the Egyptian…

Zimbabwe’s sugarcane industry is embracing climate adaptation strategies to safeguard yields and expand production, aiming for a 100,000 metric tonne increase by 2030. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Zimbabweans aim to raise sugarcane deliveries to mills from 500,000 to 600,000 tonnes by implementing climate-smart practices. New farmers are also emphasising the importance of learning from experienced counterparts to strengthen the sector. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of 42 sugarcane outgrowers who received certificates in…

The University of South Africa (Unisa) has reappointed Professor Puleng LenkaBula as Principal and Vice-Chancellor for a second term. This decision was announced by the University’s council during a meeting on Monday, December 09, 2024. Professor LenkaBula, the first woman to hold this position in Unisa’s 151-year history, began her first term on January 01, 2021. Her second term will commence in January 2026, for a further five years. In a media statement released on Monday, the university said the…

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed two prominent South African universities’ payment of R800 million back to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).  The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) and the University of the Free State (UFS) paid the NSFAS R450 million and R438 million, respectively, following an investigation by the SIU. Kaizer Kganyago, spokesperson for the SIU, said on Friday, December 6, the funds repaid by Wits and UFS were unallocated from 2016 to 2021. These funds were…

A senior member of the MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal has died in a horrible car accident. Canaan Mdletshe, who hailed from Nongoma and joined the MK Party after leaving the National Freedom Party (NFP) in August this year, died in a car accident on Thursday, December 5. The accident happened between Mtubatuba and Hlabisa in northern KwaZulu-Natal yesterday where Mdletshe’s car reportedly collided with a truck. His party has confirmed his passing but gave little details. Mdletshe was part of…