Dr Iqbal Survé

Non-Executive Chairman of Independent Media

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sekunjalo: transforming South Africa's economy through black empowerment

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Sekunjalo’s legacy lies not just in the businesses it has built but also in the lives it has touched and the future it continues to shape for South Africa and the ...

The De-Listing of South Africa Inc

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

If South Africa was run as a listed entity then according to the JSE listing requirements, it would have been de-listed years ago.

Powder Puff Politics: Ramaphosa’s 6th Sona a poor show, SA deserves better

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

A helicopter view of Ramaphosa’s fabrication that included the tale of Tinstwalo shows that instead of the freedom of self that was won in 1994, democracy’s child ...

Leverage BRICS media partnerships to promote Africa’s development

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

The 6th BRICS Media Forum kicked off on Saturday, where co-chair Dr Iqbal Survé delivered a welcome address where he spoke about the importance of collaboration ...

BRICS Media Forum: A pivotal platform for global information diversity

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

In an increasingly intersected world, the role of media has transcended borders, impacted global discourse, and is shaping public opinion, writes Dr Iqbal Survé. ...

WEF 2023: 3 things SA must do now for tomorrow, says Survé

Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Dr Iqbal Survé, chairman of the Sekunjalo Group sums up four days of intense discussion and what the country needs to do to safeguard its future… If there is to ...