Beyond oil: Global food crisis emerging from Hormuz
The Iran War is triggering ripple effects far beyond energy prices. Global food systems, heavily…
Putin to attend BRICS summit in India
Vladimir Putin is set to “definitely” participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in India later…
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…
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…
‘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…
Special report: How BRICS countries have responded to the US-Israel-Iran war
India has conceded that forging a unified BRICS stance on the escalating West Asia conflict…
Round-up 22 March 2026
In this week’s round-up: Iran backs South Africa's call for BRICS pressure, offers safe passage…
India says BRICS struggling to find consensus on Iran war
India has acknowledged that reaching a common position within BRICS on the escalating West Asia…

