South Africa is actively pursuing a significant expansion of its economic relationship with Russia — even aiming to double bilateral trade — amid deeper BRICS integration and evolving global strategic priorities.
🤝 Recent High-Level Engagement
During a visit to Moscow in mid-June 2025, Vice President Paul Mashatile and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held discussions…
South African lawmakers are pushing for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria, marking a dramatic escalation in diplomatic pressure amid the Gaza conflict. Here’s a detailed look at the situation:
A parliamentary motion, introduced by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, calls on the government to shut down the Israeli embassy and sever diplomatic relations until Israel…
South Africa has strongly condemned Israel’s recent military strikes on Iran, describing them as a severe violation of Iran’s sovereignty and a destabilizing factor in the Middle East. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) issued a statement expressing deep concern over the attacks, which reportedly targeted military sites, nuclear facilities, and civilian…
A catastrophic storm system has struck South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, resulting in at least 86 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to rise as recovery operations continue. The disaster unfolded in mid-June 2025, when a powerful cold front brought torrential rains, strong winds, and even snow to the region. The deluge caused rivers to burst their banks, submerging homes, vehicles…
Protests erupted in Nairobi on Thursday, June 12, 2025, following the death of 31-year-old blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. Ojwang, known for his anti-corruption activism on social media, was arrested in Homa Bay on June 6 for allegedly defaming Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. He was transferred to Nairobi’s Central Police Station, where he died two days later.
Unseasonably heavy snowfall has swept across parts of South Africa this week, blanketing towns and rural areas in a rare winter spectacle that has brought both awe and disruption. Provinces including the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and parts of the Free State and Lesotho border regions have been the hardest hit, with snowfalls reported as far as the highlands of Mpumalanga and the Northern…
Africa stands at the crossroads of transformative growth, innovation, and investment. With its dynamic economies, rich natural resources, and youthful population, the continent offers unparalleled potential for sustainable development. Recognizing the critical role of accurate financial assessment and transparency in driving this momentum, we are proud to announce the launch of a new credit rating…
