BRICS digital payments initiative may transform cross-border transactions
For years, debate around BRICS focused on one question: would the alliance create a common…
Round-up 18 January 2026
In this week’s round-up: Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa signal…
BRICS highlights: Labour challenges, AI, tourism, the New Development Bank and more
Here's a look at some of our special coverage: from AI to the tourism boom…
Round-up 11 January 2026
In this week’s round-up: China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African…
Round-up 4 January 2026
In this week’s round-up: China to lead joint naval drills with BRICS nations in South…
From Trump to sports, here’s what 2025 meant for BRICS countries
In 2025, BRICS countries found themselves navigating a year defined by geopolitical pressure, institutional consolidation,…
Tencent and Alibaba help China close its skills gap
China grapples with widening skills gap as workforce pressures mount China is confronting a widening…
What the reinsurance agenda means for South Africa’s financial future
The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro underscored one thing: the alliance is no…
South Africa could become a manufacturing hub for China, thanks to Belt and Road Initiative
South Africa is positioning itself as a manufacturing and export hub for Chinese companies seeking…
Russia’s bid to lure the world’s brightest minds
In a country once defined by its vast reserves of oil, gas, and grain, Russia’s…
