Popular Zimbabwean radio station launches new season of programme on Russian classical music

TV BRICS - 10 October 2025

Masterpieces by 19th- and 20th-century composers to be broadcast for residents of the African republic

The Republic of Zimbabwe is witnessing growing interest in Russian classical music and strengthening cultural exchange with Russia through TV BRICS. The International Media Network, together with its African partner – the national broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) – has organised a new radio series on Classic 263 (92.8 FM, Harare, part of ZBC), featuring unique works provided by the Russian State Music Television and Radio Centre "Orpheus".

Belarusian dairy producers to expand supplies to Egypt

TV BRICS - 10 October 2025

Minsk and Cairo aim to strengthen cooperation in the agricultural sector

Belarus and Egypt have agreed to deepen cooperation in the agro-industrial sector and expand mutual supplies of products. This decision was made at a meeting of the joint working group on agriculture, which was held in the format of a videoconference, according to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Belarus.

Growing Support for Venezuela, the Spirit of Hugo Chávez Lives On

By Kirtan Bhana - TDS

8 October 2025

The legacy of Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías, the revered former President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, continues to inspire revolutionary movements and the pursuit of justice across continents. Recently, Chávez was posthumously honoured at Freedom Park in Pretoria, South Africa, where his name was inscribed on the Wall of Names — alongside global heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for freedom, equality, and human dignity.

There is Still Time for Anglo American to Come Home: A Vision for Mining’s Critical Future

8 October 2025 

Earlier this year, South Africa’s government released its most ambitious mining blueprint in decades, namely the Critical Minerals and Metals Strategy, a plan to turn our nation into a global powerhouse for the minerals that will drive the next industrial age.

“Mining Without Borders, Accountability Without Excuse: A Worldwide Call to Mining Companies”

Johannesburg / London / Vancouver / Santiago / Brisbane — 7 October 2025

On Wednesday 8th October 2025, South Africa convenes international industry leaders, policymakers and government officials amid pivotal changes in Africa’s mining landscape.

For over a century, Anglo American has stood as a pillar of South Africa’s business and industrial identity.

SA's G20 legacy programme to tackle energy inefficiency in Africa

7 October 2025

The Africa Energy Efficiency Facility (AfEEF) – a legacy project of South Africa’s G20 presidency – aims to mobilise $3 billion over the next few years in a bid to combat crippling energy inefficiencies across the continent.

South African flotilla activists arrive safely in Jordan

7 October 2025

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has confirmed that South African citizens who were detained in Israel have safely arrived in Jordan. 

According to the department, South Africa‘s Ambassador to Jordan, Tselane Mokuena, was present to receive the delegation on behalf of the country. 

CGTN Celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival with Grand Gala Celebration

6 October 2025

The Diplomatic Society wishes the Chinese people a happy Mid-Autumn Festival. The link above is part of the celebrations of China Media Group (CMG) which features music, song and dance, old and new, focusing on family reunion and the home at the time of the full moon. The festival also celebrates China's 80th anniversary of the Chinese People's War against fascism among other milestones.

Mozambique's Coral North FLNG project reaches final investment decision

 

MAPUTO, 6 October 2025 (Xinhua) - The Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) project in Mozambique reached its Final Investment Decision (FID) on Thursday, with a signing ceremony held in the capital, Maputo.

A Night of Diplomacy, Strings of Friendship and Music: Slovak’s National Day with Slovak Aurum Quartet

By Ziyanda Mngadi

3 October 2025

The Slovak Embassy in Pretoria celebrated its National Day on 30 September at the Miriam Makeba Concert Hall at the University of South Africa (UNISA), the largest open distance learning institution in Africa. This was an evening of diplomacy, culture, and music that delighted guests and reaffirmed the strong ties between The Slovak Republic and South Africa.

2 October 2025

On Tuesday, 23 September 2025, the trio,Thapelo Kgwadi (Taps), Lethabo Joseph (LJ) and Ntsako Munyuku (Future) embarked on their journey walking from the Union Buildings, Pretoria, to the highest point in South Africa, Mafadi Peak in the Drakensberg Mountains.