Scores of families in Greytown in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands will spend tonight in open fields after they were evicted from a farm in which they lived for decades.  About 20 families claimed that they have resided on the farm known as KwaMajayiva since 1981 after the previous owner allowed them to settle.  The farm was recently bought by Pidelta Properties (PTY) LTD. Immediately after buying the farm, the new owner took to the Greytown magistrate court to obtain an eviction…

The Zimbabwean government has finalised nine investment agreements with private firms to expand the nation’s irrigation infrastructure, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. This initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision for climate-resilient agriculture, which integrates dam construction, irrigation expansion, hydroelectric power generation, and access to potable water. The approach is designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. Under the new agreements, Zimbabwe plans to increase its irrigated land from 217,000 hectares to 496,000 hectares.…

The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been plagued by conflict for decades, leading to immense human suffering and widespread instability in the region. The situation has only worsened in recent years, with militia groups and external forces continuing to vie for control over the region’s wealth of natural resources.  The DRC’s North and South Kivu provinces have borne the brunt of this violence, resulting in displacement, human rights abuses, and a fragile security environment. As the conflict…

Despite a court challenge by her brother Prince Lekukela, preparations are underway for Balobedu Queen Masalanabo Modjadji VII’s coronation in August, her office said. Africa’s first officially recognised Queen is on the verge of building a new royal palace away from the existing one at Khetlhakone Village outside Modjadjiskloof in Limpopo.  According to Queen Masalanabo’s royal council spokesperson Motlatso Moloi, the coronation will not take place in the Balobedu Royal Nation’s headquarters at Khetlhakone, but in an area which will…

In a bold move to restore stability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), regional leaders from the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decided to neutralise destabilising forces and facilitate direct talks among all warring parties. They convened a Joint EAC-SADC Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 8 February 2025 where they also agreed on steps to restore security, peace and stability in the Great Lakes region. To achieve this,…

From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa, and from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the emblematic symbols of healing in Greece, the snake has woven itself into the fabric of human culture. Whether as a symbol of fertility, wisdom, healing, or mystery, the snake continues to inspire and intrigue.  As 2025 marks the Chinese Year of the Snake, it is an opportune moment to explore the profound and multifaceted roles snakes play…

Gertrude Nyathi walks calmly into Zimbabwe’s Mahusekwa Hospital for antenatal care in Mashonaland, where she is expected to give birth in the next five months.  In a country where medical facilities are obsolete, patients flock to seek medical care at the Chinese-aided hospital, seen by many as a game changer in Marondera district.   “Before this hospital was built, pregnant women had to travel long distances to go to Harare for antenatal services and some even gave birth on the way.…

In central Uganda’s Nakasongola District, 117 km from the capital, Kampala, a new era of sustainable bamboo farming is on the go.  China, a global leader in bamboo production, has partnered with the Ugandan government to promote bamboo farming in that area and the country at large. Bamboo farming, launched over a decade ago, has attracted a sizeable number of farmers throughout the country.  The biggest bamboo farm in the country is located in Nakasongola District and cover 500 acres…

In 2022, the French military was forced to leave Mali, and in 2023 it also withdrew from Burkina Faso and Niger at the request of the countries’ authorities. In November 2024, Chad ended its defense cooperation agreement with France, which pulled out its troops last week. This week, Paris reportedly began withdrawing its forces from Senegal. African peoples, previously oppressed by the West, no longer want Western domination, president of the Black African Defense League, an international antiracist organization for…

From now on, Sputnik Africa programs in English are available throughout Botswana on GABZ FM, one of the country’s most popular radio stations. Sputnik hosts and correspondents from different African countries offer listeners balanced, firsthand information; exclusive interviews with high-ranking African politicians, influencers, and notable public figures; as well as objective analysis of events in and around Africa. We broadcast such podcast shows as AfroVerdict, Global South Pole, African Currents and our special on Russian culture, Russian Essence, available on virtually all major platforms, as well as on our official Telegram channel. With the…