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By Julius Alagbe

A group of academicians have emphasised the need for Nigeria to join BRICS, an economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa for economic transformation.

The experts made the call at a summit in Abuja on Tuesday, with the theme: “BRICS+ And Global South...

As the world navigates through a labyrinth of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, the bond between South Africa and Russia stands as a beacon of potential growth and cooperation. In a recent conversation with TASS, South African Ambassador to Russia, Mzuvukile Jeff Maqetuka, shed light...

Russia's presidency of BRICS has resulted in a total revamp of the organization, South African sherpa Anil Sooklal has told in an exclusive interview.

Sookhal, who is also his country's sherpa for the G20 and IBSA (India-Brazil-South Africa), recalled that Moscow is one of the founding members of...

Following South Africa's decision to trigger preferential trade as part of the free trade agreement with Egypt, sources from the latter country have highlighted the initial benefits of the nation's BRICS group membership.

This move signifies a fresh era of economic collaboration and paves the way...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The South African rand was slightly weaker against the US dollar, trading at 18.7, as the dollar strengthened ahead of a highly anticipated US inflation report that could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's future actions. While the US central bank is expected to begin cut...

By Rhod Mackenzie

The last twelve months will be remembered for Russia's impressive diplomatic victories in Africa. Moscow has achieved significant success in its military, energy, and economic cooperation with African countries, while simultaneously reducing France's influence on its former colon...