OPINION: India uses BRICS to push reforms—not to challenge the US

The latest edition of the BRICS Summit was significant because all 10 member countries participated.…

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…

Round-up 27 July 2025

In this week’s round-up: Can the 2025 BRICS Summit give guidance to Guyana on membership?…

Small businesses gain support from BRICS ministers

Brazil's Minister of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business, Márcio França, highlighted the global significance of…

SA BRICS Business Council member participates in SPIEF

South African BRICS Business Council member Elias Monage participated in the 28th St. Petersburg International…

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…

Round-up 20 July 2025

In this week’s round-up: Indonesia not taking anti-West stance after joining BRICS: Deputy FM ‘Little…

BRICS leaders back India’s chairship of 2026 summit, reaffirm support for UN Security Council bid

In a unanimous decision, the leaders of BRICS member states have extended their full support…

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…