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…
Round-up 15 August 2025
In this week’s round-up: Lula receives call from Putin to discuss Ukraine and BRICS issues…
China Development Bank and DBSA boost infrastructure with $293 million credit line
The China Development Bank (CDB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have signed…
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…
Round-up 10 August 2025
In this week’s round-up: Trump seeking to drive wedge between Russia, China, India, split BRICS…
Egypt’s Ramsco gains BRICS recognition for gender inclusion
Ramsco Biotechnologies has been recognised as a leading private sector example from Egypt in the…
Round-up 3 August 2025
In this week’s round-up: Global South strengthens as emerging economies join the club Energy transition…
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…
Small businesses gain support from BRICS ministers
Brazil's Minister of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business, Márcio França, highlighted the global significance of…

