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Russian Presidential Advisor Anton Kobyakov met with Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar. The topic of the talks was the development of bilateral relations and co-operation on international platforms.

“Moscow and New Delhi co-operate on an equal footing in trade, energy, science, investment, tourism and environmental protection. Importantly, co-operation between the two countries within the framework of integration associations is also being strengthened. This is of particular importance for the formation of a sovereign multipolar world,” Anton Kobyakov emphasised.

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Zimbabwe has taken over the leadership of the SADC Council of Ministers, succeeding Angola, ahead of the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, where Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the bloc. This is reported by The Herald.

In his speech, Zimbabwe’s Foreign Affairs Minister Frederick Shava said the country will focus on ensuring food security and restoring peace and stability in the region during his presidency.

He also stressed the importance ofREAD MORE

From 1 December 2024, the presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20) will pass from Brazil to South Africa. 

South Africa views its G20 presidency as one of the largest national projects, said Marat Berdyev, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Successful implementation of this initiative will require the co-ordinated work of government structures and civil society. This is reported by diplomat’s social media sources.

The key priorities of the presidency include a focus on elevating the voice ofREAD MORE

Several countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed interest in joining forces with tourism authorities in Mpumalanga, eSwatini and Mozambique aimed at selling their areas as preferred tourism and investment destinations.

This emerged at the 4th Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) media launch in Mbombela on Thursday, August 15.

The partnership, known as the Triland Cooperation, is an initiative by the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA), the Eswatini Tourism Authority (ETA) and the Mozambique TourismREAD MORE

Many people already predicted the EFF’s failure when the news surfaced that its deputy president Floyd Shivambu was going to leave the party. It was widely reported that he had decided not to renew his membership and had stepped down from all his roles in the party. On Thursday, 15 August, the EFF called a media conference where Shivambu tendered his ‘resignation’ from the party.

Floyd Shivambu has decided to hitch his wagon to the MK party.

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The recent resignation of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) deputy president Floyd Shivambu is a cause for concern, sparking worries about the party’s future and its potential impact on African unity and Pan-Africanism in South Africa. 

My concern is that Shivambu’s departure may not only weaken the EFF but also hinder efforts toward unity at a crucial time for the country and the continent. This country cannot afford to have a destabilized EFF. The party’s presence and participation in the politicalREAD MORE

Academic Mary de Haas of UKZN has long studied the prevalence of violence and its intersectionalities in Natal. She examines the complex relationships between violence and other social, political, and economic factors within the provincial context. The Moerane Commission later confirmed that Glebelands, townships, municipalities and taxi ranks are killing fields. Although the Moerane Report has been widely criticised for not being implemented effectively, it remains crucial for understanding the root causes of political violence in the province.

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International media reported on Wednesday that the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had exonerated athletes who tested positive for doping in exchange for them acting as “informants.” The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) subsequently issued a statement criticizing this practice for its “contravention of World Anti-Doping Code”.

This news quickly garnered widespread attention from the media, athletes and sports officials at the Paris Olympics, raising common concerns.

Question 1: Why did the U.S. shift from recognizing cannabis as a banned substanceREAD MORE

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk will host the country’s largest open-air film festival. A street cinema will be set up on the square in front of the Oktyabr Cinema and Concert Hall, where from 7 to 10 August it will be possible to watch short films (competitive and non-competitive programmes), documentaries and animated films of recent years. The festival will be organised by the State Autonomous Cultural Institution “Sakhalin Cinema and Leisure Association”.

The Big Educational Tent will also be set up on theREAD MORE

Leading property companies in the UAE have launched many major projects since the beginning of the year, offering a variety of investment opportunities for investors and those wishing to live and work in the country. This is reported by Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS.

Experts expect the UAE property market to maintain its upward trend in 2024, with new projects from theREAD MORE