Putin to attend BRICS summit in India

Vladimir Putin is set to “definitely” participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in India later…

Round-up 19 April 2026

In this week’s round-up: Union health ministry hosts first BRICS Health Working Group Meeting 2026…

Discussions under way on new leadership for South African BRICS Business Council

Ongoing discussions between government and business are shaping the next phase of leadership for the…

Round-up 12 April 2026

In this week’s round-up: South African minister urges BRICS youth to shape AI governance and…

Nicolaou urges shift from agreements to action in South Africa–China trade push

South African business leader Stavros Nicolaou has called for urgent, practical steps to translate long-standing…

Amid spat with the US, South African business lays the groundwork for trade success  

The recent trade war with the United States has sparked concern that South Africa could…

Round-up 6 April 2026

In this week’s round-up: Cul-de-sac in Iran War: Is Pakistan out, and India in as…

Round-up 29 March 2026

In this week’s round-up: BRICS missed West Asia mediation role, says economist Jeffrey Sachs Iran…

‘Generations marked by trauma, loss and destruction,’ African psychologists warn

African psychologists have warned that the impact of escalating conflict will be felt for generations…

India’s BRICS presidency faces diplomatic test amid Middle East tensions

India’s 2026 BRICS presidency is set to pose a far more complex diplomatic challenge than…