President Zuma returns from 9th BRICS Summit

President Zuma returns from 9th BRICS Summit

President Jacob Zuma is back in the country after his successful working visit to Xiamen, China, where he attended the ninth BRICS Summit. President Zuma, who arrived in the country this morning, had joined other BRICS leaders for the summit, which was held under the...
Innovation key to economic growth

Innovation key to economic growth

Minister in the Presidency, Jeff Radebe, says BRICS countries must continue to embrace innovation as a key driver for economic growth. “Innovation is a powerful engine for development and for addressing social and global challenges. “I can also affirm that innovation...
BRICS Cooperatives to meet in SA

BRICS Cooperatives to meet in SA

Leaders of cooperatives’ organisations from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) will gather for their third meeting in Cape Town, later this month. The meeting, which will take place between 26-27 October, is being hosted by the South African...
BRICS commits to cooperation

BRICS commits to cooperation

Johannesburg – The BRICS Business Council on Tuesday expressed their commitment to working together to advance development in the bloc’s member countries. In a joint statement following the first BRICS Business Council meeting held this morning, the council made...
BRICS customs heads meet

BRICS customs heads meet

Pretoria – The heads of the customs services of the BRICS member countries – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – have met for the first time to discuss common problems and outline ways to extend cooperation. The representatives from...