India has officially assumed the BRICS presidency for 2026, unveiling a new logo and theme that positions the bloc as a voice for emerging economies. India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar launched the branding on Tuesday - emphasizing New Delhi's priorities for the year - resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. This report by Ishan Garg from New Delhi.

India has officially assumed the BRICS presidency for 2026, unveiling a new logo and theme that positions the bloc as a voice for emerging economies. India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar launched the branding on Tuesday - emphasizing New Delhi's priorities for the year - resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. This report by Ishan Garg from New Delhi.

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India officially assumes BRICS presidency for 2026

South Africa's proposed National Health Insurance continues to spark debate as the country moves toward universal health coverage. The Human Sciences Research Council hosted a webinar bringing together policymakers, researchers and global health experts to unpack progress, challenges and what lies ahead for the NHI. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more...

South Africa's proposed National Health Insurance continues to spark debate as the country moves toward universal health coverage. The Human Sciences Research Council hosted a webinar bringing together policymakers, researchers and global health experts to unpack progress, challenges and what lies ahead for the NHI. Our reporter, Lebogang Mabange, has more...

SA's proposed National Health Insurance remains on the spotlight as Pretoria seeks to move toward universal health coverage

Motorists can expect to pay more at the pump as fuel prices are set to increase from the 4th of March, amid the highly volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The department says the spike in the fuel price is a consequence of last month's Brent Crude Oil increase, a strong rand-dollar exchange, as well geopolitical uncertainty between the US and Iran.  Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports....

Motorists can expect to pay more at the pump as fuel prices are set to increase from the 4th of March, amid the highly volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The department says the spike in the fuel price is a consequence of last month's Brent Crude Oil increase, a strong rand-dollar exchange, as well geopolitical uncertainty between the US and Iran. &nbsp;Naledi Mabitsela-Ngcobo reports....

Motorists urged to prepare for fuel price hikes as Middle East war rages on

As the World commemorates World Hearing Day, the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa has announced its partnership with the hearX Foundation to launch the latest evolution of the EARS teacher training programme. The fully automated, AI-powered hearing health training tool is delivered via WhatsApp and is available free of charge to educators at every levels from pre to secondary school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor DeWet Swanepoel from the University of Pretoria's World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss..

As the World commemorates World Hearing Day, the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa has announced its partnership with the hearX Foundation to launch the latest evolution of the EARS teacher training programme. The fully automated, AI-powered hearing health training tool is delivered via WhatsApp and is available free of charge to educators at every levels from pre to secondary school. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Professor DeWet Swanepoel from the University of Pretoria's World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss..

India officially assumes BRICS presidency for 2026

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