BoP paddler to compete in world champs in Brazil

Te Puke waka ama paddler Nicky Kingi has competed at every IVF Va’a World Distance Championships since they began in 2017. With the exception of 2021, the outrigger canoe championships have been held every other year since 2017 – alternating with the world …

Lessons for SA from Brazil in balancing incoming investment with local industrial development

Extracting greater value from the BRICS partnership has been highlighted as a key strategy for South Africa to diversify export markets and attract investment – particularly in the face of the US tariffs now in effect, and warnings of further tariff hikes …

Simone Biles speaks candidly about her rivalry with Brazil's Rebeca Andrade: "I know how good she is"

Simone Biles' performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games reinforced her place as one of the most dominant athletes in history as she shrugged off a challenge from Brazil's Rebeca Andrade at the age of 27. The American legend secured three gold …

'I fulfilled my lifelong dream of moving to London from Brazil - these are 5 things I wish I knew first'

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to move to London. And, as most London-fanatics in Brazil, I wanted to make sure everyone was made aware of this. I'm talking whiteboards that imitated red telephone booths, small placards that read “London” …

Brazil Turns Itself Into A Metal Gear Shrine On Wplace

With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater releasing before the month is over, excitement for the game is peaking. The franchise's appeal isn't just limited to the US or Japan, as even Brazil is getting on the hype train. People from Brazil have …

The Origin and Significance of Father’s Day in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Father’s Day is celebrated in Brazil on the second Sunday of August, with this year’s date falling on August 10, 2025. This annual tradition began in 1953 thanks to a marketing campaign by Sylvio Bhering, the director of the …

‘Set your clocks to more expensive’: Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon criticize Trump’s tariffs on India; says it's ‘...

Donald Trump (AP) Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon (ANI) Late-night show hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon have criticised US President Donald Trump for imposing a 50 percent tariff on India.“I hope you remembered to set your clocks back to ‘more …

Experience the profound power of the Brumadinho Memorial, honouring the victims of Brazil’s mining tragedy

The Brumadinho Memorial, designed by Belo Horizonte-based architect Gustavo Penna, stands as a profound testament to the 272 lives lost in the catastrophic dam collapse of 25 January 2019. Unlike traditional memorials, often erected decades after tragedy, …

Radioactivity detected in container from Brazil at Chattogram Port

Radioactivity has been detected in a container carrying scrap metal imported from Brazil at Chattogram Port, prompting customs authorities to suspend its unloading and isolate it for safety. According to the Custom House, Chittagong (CHC), the container …

Report: Argentina Leads in Crypto Ownership in Latam, Outpacing Brazil and El Salvador