Unleashing North–South Trade Potential Along the Cairo-to-Cape Axis

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

12 May 2025

As the global economic landscape continues to shift toward multipolarity, Africa is poised to harness its immense potential through strategic, intra-continental collaboration. At the forefront of this drive are the continent’s two largest economies, Egypt and South Africa, whose bilateral trade currently hovers at a modest US$200 million, a figure that does not reflect the vast commercial promise between them.

Media Wars and the New Harmony

Reclaiming the balance of the narrative in an Age of Digital Disruption

By Kirtan Bhana - Founder and President, The Diplomatic Society

“To see what is right and not do it is want of courage.” - Confucius

In an age where headlines travel faster than the truth, and algorithms often outrank accountability, we find ourselves in the middle of a profound battle, not of arms or ideologies, but of reality versus perception. The media, once a trusted mirror of society, is now a contested space where narratives are shaped, reshaped, and weaponised.

Love Triumphs - 80th Victory Day Celebrated

By Anisha Pemjee – TDS

9 May 2025

The Russian Embassy in South Africa hosted a movie marathon in the lead up to Victory Day screening films about World War 2. On May 7 this marathon culminated in the screening of the movie ‘Five Brides’ and a reception, bringing together diplomats, government officials and friends of Russia to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.

Xi says China, Russia should make new, greater contributions to national development and revitalization, int'l fairness and justice

MOSCOW, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should take a clear stand and coordinate comprehensively to make new and greater contributions to promoting the development and rejuvenation of the two countries and safeguarding international fairness and justice.

Xi calls on China, Russia to maintain strategic resolve, coordination

MOSCOW, 8 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.

Xi says China, Russia to shoulder special responsibility as major countries

 

MOSCOW, 8 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- In face of the countercurrent of unilateralism and the act of power politics and bullying in the world, China will work with Russia to shoulder the special responsibility as major countries of the world and permanent members of the UN Security Council, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Thursday.

Head-of-state diplomacy guides China-Russia relations in the new era

8 May 2025

More than 40 times have Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on various occasions. As Xi travels to Russia for another state visit, it's time to revisit some of those highlight moments. Please watch.
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Pass the torch of peace from generation to generation

White doves are released at the end of the commemoration activities marking the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2015. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

History is a mirror, and only by drawing lessons from history can the world avoid repeating past calamities.

BEIJING, 7 May 2025 (Xinhua) -- Eighty years ago, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War marked a turning point in human history, opening a new chapter in building a better international order and pursuing lasting peace.

Using the arts to grow economies

7 May 2025

Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on Group of Twenty (G20) countries to invest in culture and use it to fuel economic growth.

“Culture should not be seen as a mere luxury or afterthought. It must serve as a catalyst for inclusion, innovation, and meaningful transformation. Culture must be part of how we grow economies that are not just rich in numbers, but rich in dignity, fairness and opportunity,” the Minister said.

Xi's upcoming visit to deepen China-Russia ties, bolster global peace

* Xi's upcoming visit to Russia is expected to inject new momentum into the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
* Under the guidance of the two heads of state, China and Russia will further jointly advocate the correct historical view of World War II, and work together to maintain global strategic stability, so as to make the due contributions of responsible major countries to the advancement of international fairness and justice.
* China and Russia collaborate through platforms like the SCO and BRICS, which has not only promoted a multipolar world, but also empowered the Global South with a greater voice in global governance and a bigger role in shaping the rules on major international issues.

Zimbabwe’s 6% Growth Contributes to Regional Stability, Peace and Prosperity

by Anisha Pemjee - TDS

5 May 2025

Zimbabwe’s 45th Independence anniversary was commemorated in Pretoria on 24 April with a diplomatic reception hosted by Ambassador David Hamadziripi. The event brought together diplomats, government officials, business representatives, and members of the Zimbabwean diaspora to mark the occasion and reflect on the nation's path since attaining independence in 1980.