PREMIUM BRANK TANK TO BE THE OFFICIAL CAR OF SPIEF 2025
The Roscongress Foundation and the premium brand TANK, owned by the GWM Group, have reached a cooperation agreement under which TANK will become the official car of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2025. Under the agreement, the brand will also act as the Official Car of such events of the Foundation as the St. Petersburg […]
AFRICAN LITERARY ICON NGUGI WA THIONG’O DIES
Africa’s literary giant Professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o is no more. His daughter, who is also a writer, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, announced in a Facebook post that he passed on early Wednesday 28th May. He was 87 years old. The Kenyan scholar, author, trailblazing academic and simply one of the continent’s most influential shapeshifters will be […]
TRIBUTE TO SOUTH AFRICAN ICON PRESLEY CHWENEYAGAE
It is with profound sadness that we confirm the untimely passing of one of South Africa’s most gifted and beloved actors, Presley Oageng Chweneyagae, at the age of 40. Born on October 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, North West Province, Presley was destined for the stage and screen. His artistic journey began at the age of […]
THE MDA CELEBRATES WORLD BEE DAY 2025
The Mineworkers Development Agency (MDA) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Bee Day on 20 May 2025, under the theme “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all.” Bees and other pollinators play a vital role in food production, biodiversity conservation, and environmental health. At MDA, we recognize the critical connection between sustainable […]
ST. PETERSBURG IS PREPARING TO HOST THE SPIEF 2025
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is one of the world’s central platforms for shaping the global agenda. The main theme of the Forum 2025 is ‘Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World’. The Forum programme will cover virtually every part of the economy, from manufacturing, information technology, healthcare, education, trade and […]
92 COUNTRIES ALREADY CONFIRMED FOR SPIEF 2025
A month and a half remain before the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is scheduled to begin and representatives of more than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to participate, a 5% increase over the same period last year. “More than 92 countries have already confirmed their intention to attend SPIEF, attesting to […]
ST. PETERSBURG INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC FORUM 2025
The architecture of the business programme for the 2025 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, which will take place on 18–21 June, has been published. This year’s theme is “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World”, reflecting major shifts in international cooperation and the role of universal values in enabling sustainable economic development. […]
UNISA AND DIRCO TO LAUNCH G20 PRESIDENCY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
The University of South Africa (Unisa), in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), will launch the G20 Presidency Community Engagements/Town Hall outreach programme at the Unisa main campus in Pretoria on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. The launch is the beginning of a series of town hall discussions to be held in […]
NORTH WEST PREMIER MOKGOSI LEADS SERVICE DELIVERY ROLL-OUT IN KOSTER
North West Provincial Government’s Accelerated Service Delivery Programme – Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded was today rolled out in Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, covering areas such as Swartruggens, Derby, Redirile and Senthumole section in Koster. On-site social services at Reagile Community Hall in Koster was provided including visits to identified infrastructure projects followed by interactive community feedback session […]
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE CASE OF MISSING JOURNO AND PARTNER
Four persons of interest have been arrested in connection with the dissapearance of missing journalist and partner, police say. The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has welcomed a breakthrough in the case of missing journalist, Aserie Ndlovu and his partner. A police media statement read as follows: “On Sunday, 04 May 2025, […]
LAUNCH OF THE AZANIAN VETERANS’ CONVENTION (AZAVEC)
Azanian Veterans Convention (AZAVEC) Launched: Empowering a New Era of Liberation and Black Consciousness. The Azanian Veterans Convention (AZAVEC) was launched in Soweto on Saturday 03rd May 2025 as an autonomous national formation composed of distinguished veterans who were involved in the anti-colonial liberation struggle under the banner of Black Consciousness. A non-sectarian home of […]
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DEPUTY PRESIDENT MASHATILE DURING LAUNCH OF THE TRANSFORMATION FUND
“It is always a privilege to be invited to gatherings of this nature, and I remain keen on engaging in dialogues that can advance our nation’s progress. This is because conversations regarding economic matters are crucial for fostering inclusive and sustainable development and improving participation in decision-making processes. They facilitate the equilibrium of economic development […]