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3 March 2025
EVOLUTION & ENVIRONMENT: TELMO PIEVANI IN SOUTH AFRICA

Evolution & Environment: Telmo Pievani in South Africa 🌍✨ The Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is proud to welcome Telmo Pievani, a renowned Italian philosopher of science and evolutionary biologist, for an exclusive series of lectures across South Africa as part of Italian Research Day in the World 2025. From the […]

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18 February 2025
Italian Design Day 2025: DISUGUAGLIANZE – INEQUALITIES

Italian Design Day – A day of international celebration of Italian creativity and genius in the field of design We are excited to announce The 9th edition of  the Italian Design Day “Inequalities. Design for a Better Life”. This edition is about the theme of the upcoming Universal Exhibition of the Milan Triennale “Inequalities. How […]

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4 February 2025
UNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development

The UNIDROIT International Programme for Law and Development (IPLD) initiative created under the UNIDROIT Academy aims to advance the dissemination of international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT. This programme fosters legal unification and provides knowledge-sharing and training for professionals in law and development. The IPLD is made possible through the generous support of the Directorate […]

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12 December 2024
Opportunities for Scientists and Innovators: Three Awards for Talent and Excellence

The Embassy of Italy in South Africa is delighted to announce three prestigious awards dedicated to Italian scientists, researchers, and innovators making a difference on the international stage. Don’t miss the chance to apply or nominate someone for these significant recognitions. Download the full calls for applications attached to this post! 🎓 1. “Science, She […]

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18 November 2024
Ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, with the theme: ‘Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition’

The diplomatic-consular network in South Africa is celebrating with events in the main cities (Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town), from 12 to 24 November 2024, the Ninth Week of Italian Cuisine in the World. This year’s theme is ‘Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition’ and aims at enhancing Italian cuisine with particular reference to […]

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17 September 2024
The first Italian Sports Day in Pretoria

In collaboration with Com.It.Es Pretoria, last weekend the Italian Club Pretoria hosted tournaments of two of our country’s most traditional sports: football and bowls. The ‘Italian Sports’ Day in the World’ was launched this year by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to promote Italian excellence in the sports sector. The Italian […]

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9 August 2024
“Study in Italy” scholarships winners announced

“Study in Italy” scholarships winners announced

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14 June 2024
Presentation of credentials to the President of Namibia

On 12th June 2024, Ambassador Alberto Vecchi presented his credentials to the President of Namibia Nangolo Mbumba.

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21 May 2024
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025

The Call for application for scholarships to study in Italy for the academic year 2024-2025 has been published. The Italian Government offers this opportunity to citizens of South Africa and Lesotho, as well as for citizens of Namibia, Mauritius, Madagascar and Italian citizens with residence in South Africa. Applicants must submit the application online, available […]

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20 May 2024
“ORIGINI ITALIA” PROGRAM 2024-2025

The MIB School of Management of Trieste is organizing for the year 2024/2025, in collaboration with Italian Trade Agency , ICE office, the “Origini Italia” managerial training course, intended for young descendants of Italian emigrants residing abroad, particularly in the villages non-Europeans. The aim of the course is to encourage collaboration between Italian and international […]

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