The ART of the Deal: Ecuador, America and the Shifting Geometry of Power

By Kirtan Bhana – TDS

17 March 2026

The enduring enigma of Donald Trump lies not merely in his personality or political contradictions, but in what his repeated electoral success reveals about the United States itself. Beneath the spectacle is a deeper structural shift, a recalibration of American power in a world no longer unipolar, where economic nationalism, strategic trade and geopolitical rivalry converge.

Semiconductors in BRICS countries: why chips serve as “oil of 21st century”

What challenges are BRICS countries facing in the struggle for access to this strategically important resource? And what are the BRICS nations doing to achieve digital sovereignty? Read the full analysis by TV BRICS

TV BRICS - 16 March 2026

Technological sovereignty is part of the practical BRICS agenda. The focus is on creating a new digital space where technologies serve as a key instrument of development. Semiconductors play a particularly important role in this context.

SADC Council of Ministers calls for accelerated regional integration

16 March 2026

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers has called for the accelerated implementation of policies and programmes to advance regional integration and development. The call was made at the conclusion of the two-day Council of Ministers meeting held in Pretoria from 12 to13 March 2026 under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC”.

Compliance, opportunity and small-town mobility: How regulatory alignment and targeted investment can transform mobility in underserved areas.

By Ayanda Holo

16 March 2026

South Africa’s e-hailing sector is evolving, driven by regulatory clarity and expanding opportunities beyond major cities.

With new international platforms arriving, the focus shifts to balancing compliance, investment, and opportunities for young South Africans.

PRESS RELEASE

DABIRI-EREWA URGES WOMEN TO GET INVOLVED IN POLITICS

Abuja, March 13, 2026:
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa  Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged women to actively participate in politics as a way of shaping national discourse.

Dabiri-Erewa gave this admonition in a keynote address during the International Women's Day celebrations organised by Zenith Bank of Nigeria held at the Civic Center in Lagos.

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Announces Investment Accelerator and SelectUSA Summit Delegation 

USA Embassy

13 March 2026

Pretoria, South Africa – Newly-arrived U.S. Ambassador to South Africa L. Brent Bozell III has announced the launch of an Investment Accelerator initiative and the formation of a high-level South African delegation to attend the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC, from May 3–6, 2026. 

SA calls for ceasefire, dialogue amid Middle East tensions

12 March 2026

South Africa continues to call for an urgent ceasefire and dialogue as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East, warning that the conflict threatens global stability and humanitarian conditions. 

South African Consulate in Hong Kong hosts Business Round Table with Chambers of Commerce

SA Consulate - Hong Kong
12 March 2026

The Round Table titled "Investment Opportunities in South Africa in the Evolving World" held at the Consulate General of South Africa in Hong Kong on 11 March 2026, focused on exploring the diverse and emerging investment potential in South Africa against the backdrop of global economic shifts. In attendance were also the representatives from the various Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong as well as industry experts.

Digital technologies, competition and innovation - How small and medium-sized businesses become driving force in BRICS countries.

How do the countries of the group support the development of SMEs? What challenges do they face, and how do they plan to address them? Read more in the TV BRICS article

TV BRICS

Photo:peshkov / iStock

10 March 2026
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in BRICS countries are becoming a driver of economic development. They help create new jobs, foster a competitive environment and even introduce new technologies.

Brazil- South Africa a Strategic South Atlantic Axis 
GCIS-TDS

10 March 2026

In an era defined by shifting geopolitical centres of gravity, the relationship between South Africa and Brazil stands out as one of the most historically resonant and strategically underutilised partnerships of the Global South. Situated on opposite shores of the South Atlantic, these two nations represent not merely regional powers but civilisational bridges linking Africa and Latin America. The recent State Visit by Cyril Ramaphosa to Brazil and his bilateral discussions with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília signal a renewed commitment to elevate this partnership into a deeper, comprehensive strategic relationship capable of reshaping South–South cooperation.

From expensive poverty to modest prosperity, China making the world normal again

By Kirtan Bhana - TDS

9 March 2026

At a moment when the global system appears increasingly unsettled defined by geopolitical rivalry, economic volatility and fractured multilateralism the recently concluded “Two Sessions” in Beijing offered something that has become surprisingly rare in global politics: policy continuity, long-term planning and institutional stability.