If you want to see what BRICS expansion actually produces in practice, look at a $76 million milk powder deal between Belarus and Indonesia, two countries that, eighteen months ago, had barely any trade relationship to speak of. Belarus has signed contracts to supply 20,000 tonnes of milk powder to
Football is becoming a catalyst for growth The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is more than a football tournament. It is a showcase of how women’s sport is transforming across the continent. Over the past decade, investment in women’s football has increased significantly. National teams are becoming more competitive, attendance
Andy Burnham was confirmed as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister on 20 July 2026, securing one of the fastest political rises in recent British history. He left Westminster in 2017 to become Mayor of Greater Manchester, only returning to Parliament weeks ago via a by-election win, and was crowned Labour
The economics behind the conflict Gold has long been one of Sudan’s most valuable exports, accounting for a significant share of the country’s foreign exchange earnings. Gum arabic, a natural resin harvested from acacia trees, is another strategic resource. Sudan produces around 70 percent of the world’s supply, and the
Late last month in Dalian, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, Premier Li Qiang used a phrase that has been circulating in policy circles ever since: China opportunity 2.0. He was pushing back against a more pessimistic label some Western commentators have started using, (China
Late last month in Dalian, at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, Premier Li Qiang used a phrase that has been circulating in policy circles ever since: China opportunity 2.0. He was pushing back against a more pessimistic label some Western commentators have started using, (China
Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of the 21st century. It is transforming industries, reshaping economies and increasingly influencing national security. Against this backdrop, 29 countries have signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a new intergovernmental body aimed at strengthening global cooperation
South Africa is once again positioning itself as an investment gateway to Africa. The 2nd International Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Infrastructure and Investment Conference, held in Durban, has brought together more than 1,000 delegates, including policymakers, investors, development finance institutions and industry leaders, to discuss how Special Economic Zones can
South Africa is once again positioning itself as an investment gateway to Africa. The 2nd International Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Infrastructure and Investment Conference, held in Durban, has brought together more than 1,000 delegates, including policymakers, investors, development finance institutions and industry leaders, to discuss how Special Economic Zones can
There is nothing glamorous about a "joint meeting of SADC Ministers responsible for Energy and Water." No fireworks, no viral soundbite, no drama for the news cycle. And yet this is exactly the kind of gathering that quietly decides whether the region moves forward or stays stuck. This week Pretoria