Recent Events

UNIVERSITY OF KINSHASA COLLABORATION MEETING WITH THE GLOBAL SOUTH NORTH CENTRE

On June 30, 2025, Dr Funeka Yazini April, Executive Director, Ms Vonani Rikhotso, Former Business Development Executive, and Professor Adeloye Adewale. Global South North Centre met with Mr Max Seke Vangu, Project Manager. Industrial Physicist and Ms Sharon Rose Kapinga Kabulwe from University of Kinshasa to discuss efforts to develop collaboration between the two institutions. A series of concrete proposals were discussed which include areas of applied research, technology transfer, and co-
development of pilot initiatives, within both South–South and South North cooperation frameworks—particularly in the fields of eco-efficient construction materials, the just energy transition, critical minerals, and emerging technologies

G20-P20 SOUTH AFRICA 2025

Dr Funeka Yazini April, Executive Director, the Global South-North Centre on Monday September 29, 2025 addressed the Parliament20 of Women Parliamentarians at the Kogelburg Conference Centre in Klienmond, South Africa. She addressed the Session Two on Women and Finance for a Just Energy Transition. Her discussion themes were: Challenges faced by women in securing energy, Innovative financing models, and the Role of Parliaments in budget allocation and oversight. The event P20 Women Parliamentarians was also addressed by high ranking leaders such as Honourable Dr A
Lotriet, Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, and Honourable Sindiswa Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disability.

TV Interviews

ENCA TV April 25 2025

Global Outlook International Outlook New Program
Balancing Allies: Ukraine, Russia, and the US-South Africa’s Diplomatic Tightrope. The interview will unpack President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to South Africa in the context of the ongoing war with Russia, Pretoria’s historic ties with Moscow, and rising tensions with the United States. It will also explore whether South Africa is repositioning itself diplomatically and what this means for its role in global conflict mediation, BRICS dynamics, and its standing with Western powers.