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The panel: The session brought together, from left, Siddharth Zarabi, the group editor of Business Today, who moderated the discussion; Sachin Ahuja, the CEO of Alfeco Holdings Group, Manpreet Singh, the president of the Indian Chamber of International Business; and Kalpana Ajayan, the regional head, South Asia at Women's World Banking. Photo: Supplied

BRICS opens doors to a new business era

Business leaders at the India Today BRICS Roundtable in New Delhi explored cross-border opportunities, highlighting how trade, manufacturing, and investment can drive new growth…

Sweden's ambassador to South Africa Anna Karin Eneström.

Sweden, SA bring youth voices into climate, health policy talks

The Embassy of Sweden and UKZN brought together youth, diplomats, and policymakers to address the critical intersection of climate change, gender equality, and reproductive…

Türkiye–South Africa Strategic Communication Partnership: Building Resilience in the Age of AI

As artificial intelligence, digital platforms and rapidly evolving technologies reshape the way societies receive and share information, strategic communication is becoming an…

Empowering boys, building future leaders

The Empowering the Boychild initiative has hosted its milestone 25th workshop in Alexandra, connecting 50 young boys with prominent community leaders, professionals, and mentors…

Jamaica 64 celebrated through sport

The High Commission of Jamaica in Pretoria marked Jamaica's 64th Independence with a vibrant Jamaica 64 Sports Day, bringing together members of the diplomatic community, friends…

Tapping into Africa's potential

Africa's economic narrative is changing — driven not by sentiment but by investment, infrastructure, innovation and a growing determination to turn the continent's enormous…

Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Judith Nemadzinga Tshabalala and ambassador of Peru to South Africa José Javier Augusto Shaw. Photo: Mndeni Mthabela

Peru celebrates 205 years of independence in Pretoria

The Embassy of the Republic of Peru in South Africa celebrated the 205th Anniversary of the Independence of Peru with a distinguished reception in Pretoria, hosted by ambassador…

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Johann Wadephul. Photo: Marion Smith

SA and Germany deepen strategic partnership

South Africa and Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship, with Minister Ronald Lamola welcoming German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Johann Wadephul to…

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development Mzwanele Nyhontso and ambassador of Egypt to South Africa Ahmad Sharief. Photo: Marion Smith

Egypt celebrates National Day in Pretoria

The Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in South Africa celebrated the 74th anniversary of the July 23 Revolution, marking Egypt’s National Day with an elegant garden reception…

Chamber president Constantinos Tsouroulis and high commissioner of Cyprus Antonis Mandritis. Photo: Marion Smith

New Pan African Hellenic Cypriot Chamber makes its introduction

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to South Africa, Antonis Mandritis, hosted a special luncheon and presentation to introduce the newly established Pan African…

Venezuela marks 215 years of independence with tribute to earthquake victims in Pretoria

The Embassy of Venezuela in Pretoria marked the 215th anniversary of the country’s Declaration of Independence with a solemn commemoration that focused on national resilience,…

Lithuania: Where tradition and innovation meet

In an age where many nations are racing towards digital transformation, few have managed to preserve their cultural identity as successfully as Lithuania. The Baltic nation…

Food for thought: Senegal’s first female military pilot Mame Rokhaya Lo speaking during one of the panel discussions. Photo: Marion Smith

Apsaco 2026 reflects on Africa’s security

The 10th African Peace and Security Annual Conference (Apsaco) in Rabat, Morocco, reviewed a decade of Africa's evolving security landscape. Experts discussed persistent…

The Inaugural Ambassadors Forum, an exclusive diplomatic gathering was hosted at The Palace of the Lost City in Sun City, North West. photo: Marion Smith

African hospitality for an event to remember 

The Inaugural Forum on Tourism, Culture and Partnership brought together ambassadors for a weekend dedicated to strengthening partnerships, celebrating cultural exchange and…

Old and new: Trees grow from cracks and crevices in the weathered walls of the former Hotel de France, built in 1900, in Grand-Bassam. The city
streets are lined with historic buildings, each carrying stories from another era. Photos: Marion Smith

Celebrating Africa Month in Côte d’Ivoire

The journey through culture, heritage and hospitality showcased that beyond the landscapes and landmarks is the warmth of the people and their optimism for the future