eThekwini Municipality, which includes Durban, South Africa, is actively involved in the BRICS Partnership on New Industrial Revolution (PartNIR) at the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center (BPIC) in Xiamen, China. This participation highlights eThekwini’s dedication to innovation, smart city development, and global cooperation. These efforts align with the municipality’s broader objectives
Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd has initiated legal proceedings in the Kuala Lumpur High Court against the Malaysian government, the defence ministry and its secretary-general. The company is demanding RM353 million in compensation after authorities terminated a five-year lease for four US-built Blackhawk UH-60A helicopters. Filed through the law
The United Arab Emirates’ rise as a leading investor and trade partner in Africa is reshaping the architecture of Middle East–Africa relations. Recent data showing that South Africa has become the UAE’s second-largest non-oil trade partner on the continent is not simply a bilateral milestone, it is indicative of how
Politics is not confined to parliaments, manifestos, or ballot boxes; it is woven into the daily fabric of society. It shapes how people interact, influences opportunities, and drives collective action. When politics fails to deliver stability, fairness, or dignity, the consequences spill into the streets; sometimes peacefully, sometimes violently. From
Sales by South Korea’s five largest carmakers grew 5% in August 2025 to 111,523 units from 106,149 a year earlier. The totals exclude low-volume commercial vehicle makers such as Tata-Daewoo and Edison Motors, with imported brands to be reported later this month. Market Drivers and Economic Context The uplift reflects
As global energy majors streamline their portfolios and retreat from certain frontier plays, Africa’s independent and emerging oil and gas companies are stepping into the gap. Their agility, local expertise, and risk appetite are increasingly positioning them as the new drivers of upstream growth across the continent. This trend is
The launch of the BRICS Centre for Industrial Competencies (BCIC) at a signing ceremony at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) headquarters in Vienna marks a significant step forward for the industrial future of the BRICS Plus nations. The event, attended by UNIDO Director General Gerd Müller, senior representatives
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionise industries and enhance efficiencies across various sectors. As AI’s capabilities expand, so does its environmental footprint. By 2030, AI data centers are projected to consume up to 3% of global electricity, a significant increase from current levels
Amazon’s $25 million stake in Colombian delivery company highlights its ambitions in Latin America, but Mercado Libre remains dominant. Amazon has entered into a deal with Colombian delivery platform Rappi, acquiring convertible notes worth $25 million that could later be turned into equity. According to sources, this arrangement could give
Recent discussions between the Tehran Chamber of Commerce and the Association of Free Economic Zones of Kazakhstan mark more than just another bilateral trade initiative. At their heart, these talks point towards a larger reality. BRICS+ economies are quietly constructing the building blocks of a new multipolar trading system that