Round-up 21 December 2025

In this week’s round-up: What is the BRICS 'UNIT – and could it really challenge…

Russia’s bid to lure the world’s brightest minds

In a country once defined by its vast reserves of oil, gas, and grain, Russia’s…

From coal mining to coding? UAE tries to arm workers for the digital age

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled an initiative that aims to reskill workers for…

From car parts to beauty products, South Africa’s factories try to reinvent themselves

In a warehouse east of Johannesburg, hydraulic presses stamp out metal parts for mining trucks.…

Round-up 7 December 2025

In this week’s round-up: The dollar, the BRICS, and the new financial system to be…

South Africa signs MoU with New Development Bank to boost investment and growth

South Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the New Development Bank (NDB)…

Round-up 30 November 2025

In this week’s round-up: Trump is isolating America, says Jeffrey Sachs Magazine warns about Trump’s…

Special report: What BRICS is doing to tackle labour market challenges

The labour markets of the BRICS economies are undergoing rapid and complex transformation. Against this…

Indonesia powers villages with renewable energy and skills

In the remote corners of Indonesia, where electricity remains a luxury, a transformative initiative is…

Huawei, Microsoft, and IBM drive digital skills revolution in South Africa

South Africa is a country of contrasts. Official unemployment is at 32.9%. Youth unemployment is…