The Affairs of Nicaragua Concern Nicaraguans Only 

By Danilo Chang Cash, Ambassador of Nicaragua to South Africa 

24 July 2026

The People of Nicaragua commemorated on July 19th the 47th anniversary of the Triumph of the Sandinista Popular Revolution, a historic event that marked a before and after in the construction of a truly Free, Sovereign, and Independent State. 

Durban conference positions Special Economic Zones as catalysts for South Africa's industrial revival

TDS - 20 July 2026

South Africa has renewed its commitment to using Special Economic Zones (SEZs) as engines of industrialisation, investment and job creation, with government leaders, investors and development partners gathering in Durban for the Second International Special Economic Zones Infrastructure and Investment Conference under the theme, "Reigniting Industrialisation through World-Class SEZs."

SA, Namibia Strengthen Partnership

20 July 2026

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South Africa and Namibia have reaffirmed one of Southern Africa's closest bilateral relationships following Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's working visit to Pretoria for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC).

Russia's Strategic Diplomacy and Africa's Expectations
By Kester Kenn Klomegah

 

15 July 2026

By declaring October 28-29, the dates for the third Russia-Africa Summit, which carries a strategic weight, Russia has demonstrated another practical approach towards raising multifaceted relations with Africa, reconvening African leaders, corporate executive entrepreneurs, stake holders and academic researchers to highlight its noticeable achievements and bilateral agreements that have been implemented since 2019. Russia has already held two significant Summits - the first one in its southern coastal city Sochi, and in St. Petersburg, the second largest city. 

Kwibohora 32 - Rwanda's Journey Continues

TDS - 15 July 2026

Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day celebration in South Africa honoured the country's remarkable journey of renewal while reflecting the renewed momentum in relations between Rwanda and South Africa.

South Africa, Namibia urged to accelerate energy, mining cooperation to drive regional growth

15 July 2026

South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen regional integration.

Agricultural technologies of future: automation of agriculture in Global South

How are digitalisation and artificial intelligence transforming the global agricultural market? Who will control the new infrastructure of the agricultural sector – food producers or the owners of data and digital platforms? Read more in the TV BRICS article

TV BRICS - 15 July 2026

Agriculture is becoming one of the key areas of technological transformation in the Global South. Population growth, climate change, limited natural resources and the need to improve production efficiency are accelerating the adoption of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and automated systems. These technologies help to increase crop yields, use resources more efficiently and improve the management of agricultural production.

Qatar Mourns the Passing of Former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

TDS - 14 July 2026

The State of Qatar is mourning the passing of its former Amir, His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who died on 12 July 2026 at the age of 74. Widely regarded as the architect of modern Qatar, Sheikh Hamad transformed the small Gulf nation into one of the world's most influential economies and diplomatic actors during his 18-year reign from 1995 to 2013.

Informed India, Healthy India

From Data to Diplomacy - How the NFHS-6 Chronicles India's Health Revolution and Expanding Global Influence

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

14 July 2026

When India launched its first National Family Health Survey (NFHS) in 1992, the country was embarking on a period of profound economic reform. Liberalisation had just begun, the economy was opening to the world, and policymakers recognised that sustainable development would require more than economic expansion alone, it would demand a clear understanding of the health and wellbeing of one of the world's largest populations.

North West, Turkish Cooperation unveils coffee farming initiative to diversify agriculture

14 July 2026

The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in partnership with the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has officially launched a coffee bean production project at the state-owned Kgora Farmer Training Centre near Ramatlabama in Mahikeng.

Japan Emerges Eighty Years After War, Shapes Its Own Destiny

By Kirtan Bhana

13 July 2026

The world often remembers Japan through the lens of August 1945. On 6 August, Hiroshima became the first city in history to experience the devastation of an atomic bomb. Three days later, Nagasaki suffered the same fate. Together, the attacks claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, either immediately, or through the long and painful effects of radiation exposure, bringing the Second World War to its conclusion.