BRICS+ Series: Saudi Arabia’s First Sovereign Green Bond A Milestone in Sustainable Finance
Saudi Arabia has taken a major step toward sustainable finance with the issuance of its first sovereign green bond in February 2025. The bond received an overwhelming ...
BRICS+ Series: China’s Expanding Digital & E-commerce Economy
China is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen its economy and global influence, with a strong focus on sectors like healthcare, finance, ...
BRICS+ Series: How the BRICS Reserve Arrangement is Challenging Western Financial Dominance
As BRICS expands with new members in 2025, its Contingent Reserve Arrangement is evolving from a simple financial safety net into a powerful instrument of economic ...
BRICS+ Series: Cannabis in South Africa: Policy Reversals and R28 Billion Economic Opportunity
South Africa's cannabis industry has the potential to generate substantial revenue and jobs, but faces regulatory uncertainty. Despite a 2018 court ruling legalising ...
BRICS+ Series: The Economic Implications of BRICS+ in the MENA Region
The expansion of BRICS+ into the MENA region, with the inclusion of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, is reshaping global economic dynamics and investment flows. ...
BRICS+ Series: India’s Evolving Presence in Africa: Reflecting on TEAM-9 and Beyond
This analysis examines how India's engagement with Africa has evolved from the focused TEAM-9 initiative of 2004 to today's comprehensive partnerships spanning trade, ...
BRICS+ Series: China’s Green Energy Plan, Embarking on the Global Renewable Revolution
China's unprecedented surge in renewable energy development is reshaping the global energy landscape. With record-breaking investments in solar, wind, and battery ...
Dr Iqbal Survé | Why Human Rights Still Matter
On Human Rights Day, Dr Iqbal Survé urges reflection on our moral responsibilities and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in South Africa.
BRICS+ Series: South Africa's E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets
Explore how the e-commerce industry is reshaping Africa's retail landscape, with projected revenues reaching $39. 44 billion by 2025 and the driving forces behind ...
BRICS+ Series: The Rise of a Global Grain Powerhouse
BRICS+ is emerging as a global grain powerhouse, controlling over 50% of production and reshaping agricultural trade. With the 2024 launch of the BRICS+ Grain Exchange, ...
BRICS+ Series: Political Persecution or Justice? Bolsonaro's Case Strains US-Brazil Relations
As former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces potential imprisonment, his son's appeal to the Trump administration highlights the complex web of US-Brazil relations. ...
Brics+ Series: BRICS bloc Quantum Computing Race: Breaking the Western Tech Monopoly
In the fields of cybersecurity and quantum computing, BRICS has become a powerful influence. These countries are upending the Western powers' long-standing technical ...
BRICS+ Series: How Egypt is Revolutionising Africa's Pharmaceutical Industry
Egypt is transforming into Africa's pharmaceutical powerhouse, with 90% of drugs now produced locally. Through strategic BRICS partnerships, billion-dollar investments, ...
BRICS+ Series: Brazil's Healthcare System, Challenges and Opportunities
Brazil's $161 billion healthcare market represents Latin America's largest medical ecosystem, where innovative public-private partnerships are reshaping care delivery ...
BRICS+ Series: BRICS+ vs. G20: A New Era of Global Influence
Explore how the G20 and BRICS+ are reshaping global economics and politics in a rapidly changing world.
BRICS+ Series: BRICS and the Future of Oil Pricing: Ending the Petrodollar Monopoly
The petrodollar system, which mandates that most oil transactions be made in U. S. dollars, has controlled the world oil market for decades. The dollar's standing ...
BRICS+ Series: How South Africa's Informal Sector is Reshaping the Economy
South Africa's thriving informal economy, valued at R750 billion, is transforming townships and creating unprecedented opportunities. As BRICS partnerships evolve, ...
Navigating global power shifts amid Trump crisis: Insights for SA from Dr Iqbal Survé
South Africa stands at a crucial crossroads, with its sovereignty and economic future hanging in the balance amid shifting global power dynamics. Dr Iqbal Survé ...
BRICS+ Series: Iran’s Strategic Role in Global Trade, Leveraging BRICS+ Membership to Overcome Sanctions
Iran’s strategic location makes it a vital hub for global trade corridors, connecting East and West through land, air, and maritime routes. Despite sanctions, its ...
BRICS+ Series: How China is Transforming the AI Chip Landscape Amid Global Tensions
As global tensions reshape the semiconductor landscape, China launches an ambitious $47. 5 billion initiative to achieve AI chip independence. With the Big Fund ...
Dr Iqbal Survé on Resilience: The Mindset That Drives Success
Resilience is also about knowing your strengths and understanding when to seek guidance. No one succeeds alone. The ability to ask for help when needed is not a ...
BRICS+ Series: Egypt's Economic Transformation and BRICS+ Solutions
As Egypt grapples with unprecedented inflation reaching 38% in 2023, millions of citizens are reinventing their daily lives. From market stalls to luxury boutiques, ...
BRICS+ Series: The Rise of BRICS Media, A New Era in Global Communications
The BRICS Media Forum emerges as a powerful counterforce to Western media dominance, reshaping global narratives and giving voice to the Global South. This analysis ...
Dr Iqbal Survé: Unleashing the Power of Purpose
In a world of constant uncertainty, the pursuit of purpose remains the most powerful catalyst for transformation, writes Dr Iqbal Survé.
India-Indonesia Partnership: Forging a New Global South Alliance
As India and Indonesia mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, their strengthening partnership signals a transformative shift in Global South dynamics. From digital ...