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The Work of Art

The Five 'R's of BRICS

The Renminbi, Rupee, Rouble, Real and Rand are the currencies of China, India, Russia, Brazil and South Africa respectively that make up the fast emerging economies of the world known as BRICS. At the 4th Summit of these nations held in New Delhi, India in March 2012, the setting up of a Development Bank and the potential of a BRICS currency as an alternative to the Euro and the US Dollar were key issues discussed. Click here for the complete Delhi Declaration.
Jamaica High Commission SA hosts Football Clinics

The Jamaican High Commission in collaboration with African World Football and the Atlanta Youth Soccer Association hosted three Football Development Clinics from 2-5 April 2012, at two Primary Schools in Mpumalanga and a High School in Soweto, South Africa. 
Partnering with the 'Hub of Asia'

Sri Lanka Expo 2012, under the theme ‘Partnering with the Hub of Asia’ was one of the biggest trade promotion events that took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Cultural Hall (BMICH) in Colombo from 28th to 31st March 2012. 
Write to the Dean

His Excellency Bene M’Poko Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. in South Africa and Ambassador of the Democratic Republic Congo will be writing a regular column. The Dean is appointed as the longest serving Head of Mission to South Africa and represents the interests of the diplomatic community posted in SA. Pretoria is host to the 2nd largest diplomatic representation in the world. Your inputs, suggestions and comments are welcome - write to thedean@thediplomaticsociety.co.za
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