BRICS 17th Summit 2025: PM Modi Calls for Global South Unity, Responsible AI, and Urgent Institutional Reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the plenary session of the BRICS Summit in Brazil on ‘Multilateralism, Economic-Financial Affairs, and Artificial Intelligence’. (Photo Source: @narendramodi/X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in …

South African AI startup, Cerebrium secures $8.5m seed funding

Cerebrium, a South Africa-based AI infrastructure startup, has raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round led by Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture capital fund. The round also welcomed participation from prominent investors such as Y …

bp South Africa modernizes fuel distribution and retail network

New service stations, logistics partnerships, and EV offerings reflect bp’s push for innovation and sustainability.bp South Africa is undertaking a broad transformation initiative to modernize its service network and enhance fuel distribution across the …

South Africa police clash over political murder probes

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's focus at the BRICS summit in Brazil was jolted back home Sunday after a top police officer made allegations implicating the country's police minister. Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla …

U20 girls beat South Africa, boys held 

ZAMBIA women’s under – 20 hunt for COSAFA glory started on a bright note at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia where they defeated South Africa 3 – 0 in a Group B operner. The Copper Princesses scored Bwalya Chipeshe, Lweendo Hanongo, and …

South Africa says it is not anti-American after Trump's Brics tariff threat

South Africa is not anti-American and still wants to negotiate a trade deal with the United States, a trade ministry spokesperson said, after US President Donald Trump threatened an extra 10% tariff on countries aligned with the Brics grouping. Trump …

South Africa to host major African tourism shows

Mixed results for South Africa's Under-20 teams in COSAFA Championship openers

South Africa’s U-20 national teams had contrasting starts to their COSAFA campaigns, with Amajita earning a thrilling 3-3 draw and Basetsana suffering a 3-0 defeat, both against Zambia. At the UNAM Stadium in Namibia, the defending champion Amajita side – …

Trump unveils 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea in letters to leaders

12 more letters expected White House says Trump to sign executive order extending deadline New tariffs rates to go into effect on August 1 Stocks add to day’s losses on tariff news Treasury secretary says inbox full of trade offers Trump and EU Commission …

ICRISAT to Operate as CGIAR’s Breeding Resources Hub for South Asia, Accelerating Regional Crop Improvement

Home Agriculture World ICRISAT will operate as CGIAR’s Breeding Resources hub for South Asia, delivering standardized, high-quality breeding services to accelerate crop improvement. Through shared tools, data systems, and harmonized protocols, the hub aims …