For much of the past three decades in the democratic era, South African business has…

For years, BRICS has been associated with rather unromantic things: oil, steel, grain, infrastructure and…

Op-ed: Can Africans trade past xenophobia?

At a recent business forum, a Council member of the South African chapter of the…

SA BRICS Business Council seeks greater access to markets

Following a recent high-level consultative session in Johannesburg, Advocate Mtho Xulu said that stronger coordination…

OPED: BRICS ‘must deliver practical results’ to remain relevant

The BRICS grouping risks losing relevance unless it shifts its focus from political symbolism to…

Putin says BRICS now drives nearly half of global economic growth as intra-nation trade surpasses $1tn

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed BRICS as an increasingly influential force in the global…

South Africa says UAE emerging as key partner in Africa’s trade and investment ambitions

South Africa has highlighted the United Arab Emirates’ growing influence as a trade and investment…

How South African manufacturers can become more competitive

BricsConnect recently sat down with Tafadzwa Chibanguza, chairperson of the Manufacturing Working Group of the…

BRICS and Gulf nations are transforming mobility and accessibility through AI innovation

The competitiveness of Africa’s leading AI nations—Egypt, South Africa, and Ghana—is driven by a blend…

Beyond oil: Global food crisis emerging from Hormuz

The Iran War is triggering ripple effects far beyond energy prices. Global food systems, heavily…