Sunday, November 1, 2026

IMPACT WATCH NETWORK
Leading true information for positive global change.

Three young Nigerians launch ChatPay waitlist to simplify banking transactions directly on WhatsApp

Three Nigerian entrepreneurs have unveiled the public waitlist for ChatPay, a conversational banking...

SPIN inducts 79 sustainability professionals to strengthen corporate governance in Nigeria

The Sustainability Professionals Institute of Nigeria (SPIN) has officially inducted 79 new members...

LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...
HomeIn The NewsSouth Africa to...

South Africa to host fifth BRICS Summer School in September 2026

The South African BRICS Youth Association, in partnership with the University of South Africa, is set to host the fifth BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 from September 2 to 3.

The two-day programme will take place at the University of South Africa in Pretoria and is expected to attract approximately 150 participants.

The summer school will focus on major issues surrounding BRICS and its evolving role in global affairs. Discussions will cover the history and development of BRICS, economic cooperation, opportunities within the bloc, global governance reform, diplomacy and the changing position of the Global South.

Students, researchers, young professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and other participants will have the opportunity to interact with experts during the programme.

The event will feature lectures and discussions examining BRICS cooperation and available opportunities, as well as financial cooperation and global governance reform.

The New Development Bank will also form part of the programme’s discussions, alongside broader issues connected to BRICS cooperation.

Beyond the formal sessions, the summer school is expected to facilitate meaningful engagement between local and international participants during the two-day event.

Source: gazettengr.com

Do you want to share your impact stories or pitch the coverage of your CSR event to us? E-mail: editor@impactwatch.net or *Phone +234-806-795-0250 (Whatsapp &Text)

We do everything possible to supply quality news and information to all our valuable readers day in, day out and we are committed to keep doing this. Your kind donation will help our continuous research efforts.

Get notified whenever we post something new!

Subscribe to our newsletter

To be updated with all the latest news, offers and special announcements.

spot_img

Seize the spotlight!

Experience unparalleled exposure and skyrocket your business!

Continue reading

LASU vice-chancellor sets sights on Africa’s top city university

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ayodeji Badejo, has called on the institution’s Senate to work towards establishing the university as Africa’s most impactful city university. Badejo made the call during the inaugural Senate meeting at the university’s main...

Nigeria’s N9bn industrial push covers nine states, says official

The Federal Government has budgeted N9 billion to support industrialisation initiatives across nine states, according to Victoria Adeyeye, chair of the governing council of the Academy of Innovative Research Science and Technological Development (AcIRSTD). Adeyeye disclosed this on Thursday in...

WaterAid urges swift action on Nigeria’s menstrual health policy

WaterAid Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to urgently implement the country’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), following its recent approval. The organisation’s Country Director, Evelyn Mere, made the appeal in a statement issued...

Enjoy exclusive access to all of our content

Get an online subscription and you can unlock any article you come across.