South Africa’s trade with BRICS+ grows amid global realignments
The 2024 Trade Assessment Report reveals that South Africa’s trade with BRICS+ countries totalled $56.1…
Lula speaks with Putin on Ukraine conflict and BRICS cooperation
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss…
Brazilian president calls for BRICS summit to address Trump’s actions
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil will coordinate with other BRICS nations to…
South Africa secures 7 billion rand loan from New Development Bank to upgrade road infrastructure
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has secured a pivotal 7 billion rand loan agreement…
South Africa’s BRICS+ trade outlook: Opportunity beckons, but actions needed
South Africa's expanding trade ties with the BRICS+ grouping present a compelling opportunity, yet the…
Egypt’s trade with BRICS countries soars, thanks to Saudi Arabia and UAE
Trade between Egypt and the BRICS nations reached $50.8 billion in 2024, up from $42.5…
Round-up 13 July 2025
In this week’s round-up: BRICS nations resist ‘anti-US’ label after Trump tariff threat BRICS is…
BRICS leaders speak out on conflict in Gaza and Iran
At their summit in Rio de Janeiro on July 6, the leaders of the expanded…
BRICS nations call for a more equitable global order at Rio Summit
The 17th BRICS Summit, held from July 6 to 7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, culminated in a robust…
Trump warns that countries supporting BRICS could face an additional 10% tariff
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions by warning that any country aligning…
