Dr Iqbal Survé

Non-Executive Chairman of Independent Media

BRICS+ Series: Saudi Arabia’s First Sovereign Green Bond A Milestone in Sustainable Finance

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published

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

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

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

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

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published

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

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

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

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

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

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

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

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

Dr Iqbal Survé and Zena Harvey|Published

As India and Indonesia mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, their strengthening partnership signals a transformative shift in Global South dynamics. From digital ...