Spouse of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Indonesia to Russia, Fitria Wibowo Tavares: "BRICS membership has certainly highlighted our position"

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, the diplomat discusses how Indonesia’s accession to BRICS influenced the country’s economic and trade relations

TV BRICS - 23 April 2026

Fitria Wibowo Tavares, a diplomat in service since 2003. She holds a master’s degree in law from Victoria University of Wellington. Her work focuses primarily on international trade. Her interests include literature, foreign cultures, music, fashion, and art. She is also a collector and curator of Indonesian textile exhibitions.

China
Spokesperson: Wearing so-called 'ROC president' title only invites disgrace
CGTN

22 April2026

It's very clear that there's no longer a so-called "ROC president" in the world anymore. Anyone who wears that false title is acting against history and will only invite disgrace upon themselves, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday on Taiwan authorities' "postponement of Lai Ching-te's visit" to Eswatini.

China, Mozambique upgrade ties to community with shared future in new era

CGTN

21 April 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo held talks in Beijing on Tuesday, and the two heads of state agreed to upgrade bilateral ties to a China-Mozambique community with a shared future in the new era.

The Environment is Everything, Leadership, Conservation and Collaboration at SANBI

By Kirtan Bhana

21 April 2026

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the 70-metre Witpoortjie Falls, cascading into the lush expanse of the Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden, a recent gathering hosted by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) underlined a simple but urgent truth, the environment is not separate from human progress, it is its foundation.

SA pushes global inequality agenda with proposed UN panel

21 April 2026

South Africa has announced plans to table a landmark draft resolution at the United Nations aimed at tackling one of the world’s most persistent challenges, inequality. Speaking at the Plenary on Extremism and Inequality at the In Defence of Democracy initiative, during a working visit in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, 18 April 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that South Africa will present a draft resolution on the establishment of the International Panel on Inequality for adoption by the United Nations General Assembly, during its 80th resumed session in 2026.

The Shared History, Renewal and Strategic Solidarity between Mauritius and South Africa

By Kirtan Bhana

20 April 2026

The celebration of the 58th National Day of Mauritius (March 12), hosted in Pretoria on 17 April, was an occasion that reflected a deeper resonance to reaffirm the enduring bonds between two nations shaped by history, resilience and a shared vision for the future.

University rankings: what are they for, how are they compiled, and what do they offer?

How, by whom and for what purpose are these rankings created? Can they be fully trusted? Why can the same university occupy different positions in different rankings? Read more in the TV BRICS article

TV BRICS - 20 April 2026

Applicants and students, researchers and education specialists, university managers and those involved in developing higher education institutions closely follow university rankings every year.

President Ramaphosa champions trade, democracy and fair multilateralism at Spain–SA Business Forum

20 April 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain. 

Second-hand clothing: A growing threat to environment

By Fiifi NETTEY
18 April 2026

For many Ghanaians growing up, second-hand clothing—popularly known as “obroni wawu”—was seen as the gold standard. These clothes were believed to be more authentic, durable, and original than the new items sold in local shops. Regardless of one’s social status, people flocked to second-hand markets because the quality seemed unmatched. Even when prices rose, patronage remained strong, largely due to the belief that brand-new clothes were more likely to be fake.

Chinese top leader hosts official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary, State President of Vietnam
The ceremony was held with the highest protocol reserved for heads of state at the Great Hall of the People, with a 21-gun salute.
VNA

15 April 2026
Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President of China Xi Jinping and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Beijing on the morning of April 15 for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam and his spouse who are paying a state visit to China.

Vietnam’s competitive investment hubs attract foreign firms
In 2026, Vietnam’s Investment Law and related policies are set for a new round of revisions, expected to reshape the investment landscape and business models.
VNA

16 April 2026

Hanoi (VNA) – Amid profound shifts in global trade that are making the business environment more fragmented and less predictable, Vietnam continues to be seen by foreign investors as a stable destination and a key link in global supply chains.