ARTICLES RELATING TO BRICS

SA, Nigeria forum hailed as historic

2013-05-07 17:16

Powerhouses South Africa and Nigeria have pledged to worker closer together after signing nine pacts covering oil and gas, power, defence and communication.

Now could be Africa's time - economist

2013-04-09 14:50

Africa could be a dominant force in the world's economic landscape for decades to come if the continent gets its act together, a Goldman Sachs economist says.

'Brics bank have many issues to consider'

2013-03-27 19:42

Issues such as capital, location, and investments needs to be ironed out when fine-tuning the details of the Brics bank, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says.

Brics sign pact as summit ends

2013-03-27 19:29

The first Brics summit held on African soil has been touted as a success as the event comes to a close, with several agreements being signed.

Cheer over new business council

2013-03-27 17:07

The DA and Black Management Forum have welcomed the establishment of the Brics Business Council aimed at enhancing economic ties between member states.

World Bank set to support Brics bank

2013-03-27 14:01

The World Bank says it is ready to support Brics leaders towards a new development bank, but has warned that forming it is a significant undertaking.

SA, Chery in multibillion dollar port deal

2013-03-27 08:56

South Africa has reached a deal valued at several billion dollars to build and repair ships at its Richards Bay port with China's Chery Holdings.

Motsepe to chair Brics council

2013-03-27 07:59

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been appointed chairperson of the newly-formed Brics Business Council, a report says.

China, Brazil sign currency deal

2013-03-26 14:52

Brics members China and Brazil have agreed to trade in their own currencies, moving to take almost half of their trade exchanges out of the US dollar zone.

Tibetan immolations in spotlight at Brics

2013-03-26 14:38

Civil society groups including the Tibet Society of South Africa have geared up for a day of protest at the Brics summit in Durban.

Brics wrangle over new development bank

2013-03-26 10:12

Just hours before leaders kick off the Brics summit, finance ministers are still working to agree key elements of a plan to set up a development bank.

SA ideal for Brics bank - report

2013-03-26 07:59

South Africa is well positioned to become the home of the Brics development bank, Standard Bank joint CEO Sim Tshabalala said in a report.

Africa, China trade ties in the spotlight

2013-03-24 14:18

Chinese President Xi Jinping faces growing calls from policymakers and economists in Africa for a more balanced trade relationship between the continent and China.

Cosatu slams worldwide austerity measures

2013-03-23 22:23
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Cosatu president Sidumo Dlamini has criticised leading economies for implementing austerity measures to deal with the economy crisis, saying they are driving down the social position of the working class.

Expect more tourists: Van Schalkwyk

2013-03-19 19:24

Emerging-market destinations are expected to experience a rise in international arrivals the next 20 years, Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk says.

World Bank: SA must focus on growth

2013-03-05 18:01

The World Bank chief economist Kaushik Basu has hailed the country's economic progress, but warned that there is still a difficult road ahead.

Davies: SA needs to look south

2012-10-19 07:58

South Africa's growth prospects increasingly depend on economic links with countries like India and China, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says.

SA on track to host Brics summit

2012-10-09 14:30

South Africa is on track to host the next summit of the Brics emerging market grouping, Deputy International Relations Minister Ebrahim Ebrahim says.

Brics bring new dynamic to globe

2012-09-11 12:05

The Brics bloc has introduced a new dynamic to the world's political and economic systems, International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says.

Health: SA ranks lowest of Brics members

2012-07-30 21:57

South Africa fares worse on health than the residents of any other Brics country, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says.

Brics eye joint anti-crisis fund

2012-06-21 09:22

Brics economies may set up their own anti-crisis fund if they do not receive enough say in decision-making at the IMF under proposed reforms, says an official.

 

Brics fail to sign off bank deal

2013-03-28 08:49

Brics leaders have failed to launch a much-anticipated new development bank to rival Western-dominated institutions like the World Bank.

Brics voice concern over Iran, Syria

2013-03-27 21:39

Leaders from emerging powers have expressed their opposition to threat of military action against Tehran, amid US and Israeli warnings they will not tolerate a nuclear-armed Iran.

Assad urges Brics to help Syrian people

2013-03-27 19:39

Syrian President Bashar Assad has urged the Brics nations to help "stop the violence" in Syria and put an end to the suffering of his people he says is caused by international sanctions.

Brics bank a boon for Africa - DBSA

2013-03-27 17:33

The Brics bank will help address infrastructural gaps of member nations and Africa, says Patrick Dlamini, the chief of the Development Bank of Southern Africa.

Brics to build partnerships

2013-03-27 15:52

There will be more partnerships between governments and the private sector to strengthen trade and collaboration among Brics countries, says President Jacob Zuma.

Brics 'holds opportunities' for businesses

2013-03-27 12:32

The development of women and youth-owned businesses will be part of the new Brics Business Council's goals, council chairperson Patrice Motsepe says.

Brics scale back development bank plans

2013-03-27 08:23

Leaders from the Brics group of emerging powers are to announce a scaled-back plan to establish a development bank.

China pumps $5bn into SA rail upgrades

2013-03-26 15:10

China's Development Bank will lend logistics group Transnet about $5bn for its ageing railways, which transport commodities such as coal and iron ore.

Brics reach deal on development bank

2013-03-26 14:41

The Brics grouping of emerging powers has reached a deal to establish a development bank that would rival Western-backed institutions.

SA a 'leading investment destination'

2013-03-26 11:45

South Africa is one of the three leaders in the world as an investment destination, KwaZulu-Natal premier Zweli Mkhize says.

Give us a Bric

2013-03-26 08:30

SA should exploit its good luck one Bric at a time, says Jarred Myers.

Zuma to meet Chinese, Russian leaders

2013-03-26 07:41

President Jacob Zuma is set to meet his Chinese and Russian counterparts ahead of the Brics summit in Durban.

Cosatu calls for industrialisation

2013-03-24 14:43

Congress of SA Trade Unions general secretary Zwelizima Vavi has called for industrialisation to tackle inequality, unemployment and poverty.

Brics leaders to launch development bank

2013-03-24 10:47

Leaders from the Brics emerging nations are expected to launch a joint development bank to rival western-dominated institutions at a summit in Durban.

SA ready to host Brics summit - Phiyega

2013-03-23 14:41

Police commissioner Riah Phiyega says a collaborative integrative plan representing various security forces is in place ahead of the Brics summit in Durban, and it will be a "safe and secure event".

Is South Africa the odd Bric out?

2013-03-21 10:00
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The meeting of Brics leaders in Durban next week could uncharitably be described as a summit of the world's emerging economic powers, plus South Africa.

Zuma: Brics summit will benefit youth

2013-03-19 16:15

The upcoming Brics summit will contribute "immensely" to the employment and development needs of the youth, President Jacob Zuma says.

SA 'wrong to doubt Brics role'

2013-03-05 14:23

South Africans wrongly doubt their country's ability to belong to the Brics bloc, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane says.

Brics 'need political reform for growth'

2012-10-15 07:58

The top five emerging economic nations will experience slower growth if they delay in implementing key political reforms, says Germany's Bertelsmann foundation.

SA youth 'not entrepreneurial enough'

2012-10-02 11:56

South African youth are not as enthusiastic about entrepreneurship as their counterparts abroad and could be short-changing themselves, an expert says.

Motlanthe: Loan to IMF in SA interest

2012-08-15 18:45

South Africa's commitment of a $2bn loan to the International Monetary Fund crisis fund was in the national interest, says President Kgalema Motlanthe.

SA most business-friendly Brics nation

2012-08-07 16:42

A World Bank report ranks SA above China and Russia in ease of doing business, but unemployment and inequality remain problem points.

Brics agree to boost IMF war chest

2012-06-19 07:42

The Brics emerging economies will enhance their IMF contributions and explore currency swaps as part of efforts to promote global financial stability.

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