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BRICS+ Series: Cannabis in South Africa: Policy Reversals and R28 Billion Economic Opportunity

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

South Africa's cannabis industry has the potential to generate substantial revenue and jobs, but faces regulatory uncertainty. Despite a 2018 court ruling legalising private use and cultivation, recent policy changes highlight the challenges of balan…

BRICS+ Series: The Economic Implications of BRICS+ in the MENA Region

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 1 month ago

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

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

China's unprecedented surge in renewable energy development is reshaping the global energy landscape. With record-breaking investments in solar, wind, and battery ...

BRICS+ Series: South Africa's E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 1 month ago

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

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

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

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 1 month ago

Explore how the G20 and BRICS+ are reshaping global economics and politics in a rapidly changing world.

Andrei Stenin: Honouring a Legacy of Truth Through Photography

Chloe Maluleke|Published 1 month ago

Join us as we explore the 11th annual Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Exhibition in Cape Town, celebrating the legacy of a courageous photojournalist ...

BRICS+ Series: BRICS and the Future of Oil Pricing: Ending the Petrodollar Monopoly

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 1 month ago

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

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 2 months ago

South Africa's thriving informal economy, valued at R750 billion, is transforming townships and creating unprecedented opportunities. As BRICS partnerships evolve, ...

BRICS+ Series: Beyond NATO, BRICS and the New Global SecurityFramework

Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 2 months ago

As BRICS nations face increasing Western pressure, the alliance must decide between maintaining military non-alignment or forming a robust defence pact. This analysis ...

Democracy delivers: India's path to economic prosperity

Fawzia Moodley|Published 2 months ago

Discover how India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar champions the nation's democratic model as a driving force behind economic prosperity, amidst ...

BRICS+ Series: Iran’s Strategic Role in Global Trade, Leveraging BRICS+ Membership to Overcome Sanctions

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 2 months ago

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

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 2 months ago

As global tensions reshape the semiconductor landscape, China launches an ambitious $47. 5 billion initiative to achieve AI chip independence. With the Big Fund ...

BRICS+ Series: Egypt's Economic Transformation and BRICS+ Solutions

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published 2 months ago

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published 2 months ago

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 ...