Russian companies are widening their campaign to find young African women to help fill a labour shortage, heightening concern many are being deployed in the Ukraine war effort. The latest drive is in South Africa, a fellow member of the Brics block of large emerging market economies. One of the main recruiters, Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, produces military drones. South Africa’s government is now investigating what Russian companies are doing and what their intentions are, a person familiar with the situation said. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with DIRCO Head of Public Diplomacy, Clayson Monyela and BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Lebogang Zulu.

<p>Russian companies are widening their campaign to find young African women to help fill a labour shortage, heightening concern many are being deployed in the Ukraine war effort.&nbsp;The latest drive is in South Africa, a fellow member of the Brics block of large emerging market economies. One of the main recruiters, Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan, produces military drones. South Africa&rsquo;s government is now investigating what Russian companies are doing and what their intentions are, a person familiar with the situation said. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with DIRCO Head of Public Diplomacy, Clayson Monyela and BRICS Women's Business Alliance, Lebogang Zulu.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show that delves deeper into the news of the day, along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. The host also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>