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President Cyril Ramaphosa chairing the BRICS Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus interactive dialogue at the 10th BRICS Summit held at the Sandton International Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Picture: Dirco.

Brics summit

Ramaphosa: BRICS Summit not a talk shop

By Pelane Phakgadi

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the summit re-indorsed the UN as a global institution trusted with promoting and protecting basic human rights.

  • Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) leaders. Picture: @BRICS_10/Twitter.

    BRICS members involved in first public-private partnership investment project

    The launch of the Kluchevskoye Gold Mining Project’s been announced on the fringes of the BRICS Summit wrapping in Sandton on Friday.

    1474 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa chairing the open session with BRICS Heads of State & Government at the 10th BRICS Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Ramaphosa: Technological advances can bring new ways of service delivery

    President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the remarks, he says the economic development of all BRICS countries have been affected by technological advancements.

    1475 days ago
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin at the 10th Annual BRICS Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg. Picture: Twitter/@PresidencyZA

    Putin hopes for closer ties between BRICS nations in digital economy

    He's told the gathering that the fourth industrial revolution affects all developing nations and the task now is to stimulate investment.

    1475 days ago
  • FILE: Eskom's Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    ANC wants private investment in Eskom

    Cash-strapped Eskom reported a R2.3 billion ($175 million) loss for the financial year which ended in March.

    1475 days ago
  • The flags of the BRICS member nations. Picture: Pixabay.com

    BRICS leaders in closed session as formal talks begin

    The five heads of state from the BRICS nations smiled and held hands as they posed for a group photo before formal talks began.

    1475 days ago
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses delegates at the 10th BRICS Summit. Picture: @BRICS_10/Twitter

    [LISTEN] 5 things we must realise about money SA is getting from BRICS

    The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Marius Oosthuizen of the Gordon Institute of Business Science about how SA will benefit from the BRICS summit and what some of these deals will mean in future.

    1475 days ago
  • ANC Treasurer-General Paul Mashatile (right) takes part in a Russia-South Africa Investment Opportunities Panel Discussion in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Picture: @MYANC/Twitter

    SA cannot afford major nuclear expansion - top ANC official

    Paul Mashatile said the government would not take the 'Big Bang approach' to nuclear expansion.

    1475 days ago
  • The flags of the BRICS member nations. Picture: @BRICS_10/Twitter

    BRICS leaders to sign declaration for collaborative growth strategy

    The theme of the summit is Brics in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

    1475 days ago
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses delegates at the 10th BRICS Summit. Picture: @BRICS_10/Twitter

    [WATCH LIVE] China's Xi Jinping calls for rejection of global trade war

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has told members at the BRICS Summit that they should reject unilateralism outright.

    1476 days ago
  • Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies at the 10th annual BRICS Summit in Sandton, Johannesburg on 25 July 2018. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter

    Davies: SA becoming collateral damage in US trade war

    Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says this is why the SA government needs to strengthen its trade ties with the rest of the African continent.

    1476 days ago
  • China's President Xi Jinping and President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 24 July 2018. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    [LISTEN] What China’s investment pledges mean for SA

    Talk Radio 702’s Karima Brown spoke to Professor Patrick Bond from Wits about the significance of China’s $14.7 billion investment in South Africa.

    1476 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    Rand strengthens to 1-week high ahead of Brics summit

    The rand extended gains early on Wednesday to its highest levels in a week after Tuesday’s announcement of fresh Chinese investment into the country.

    1476 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his remarks at the South Africa-China Scientists High-Level Dialogue at the CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria on 24 July 2018. Picture: @PresidencyZA/Twitter

    Ramaphosa to deliver opening address at Brics summit

    The summit, held in Sandton this year, will also hear remarks by China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin, India's Narendra Modi, and Brazil's Michel Temer.

    1476 days ago
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse Peng Liyuan land in South Africa for the 10th Brics summit at Waterkloof Air Force Base. Picture: Twitter/@DIRCO_ZA

    Ramaphosa to host China's Xi Jinping for bilateral talks

    Xi Jinping landed in the country on Monday night ahead of the much-anticipated 10th BRICS summit in Sandton which several heads of state are expected to attend.

    1477 days ago
  • FILE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Picture: GCIS

    Indian PM can’t be arrested while in SA for Brics summit

    The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that it will investigate Narendra Modi for war crimes and human rights violations.

    1478 days ago
  • FILE: Vladimir Putin takes the oath of office during a ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow on 7 May 2018 after being re-elected as president. Picture: AFP

    Putin set to attend Brics summit in Johannesburg

    South Africa has this year assumed the rotating presidency of the grouping, which also includes Russia, China, Brazil and India.

    1488 days ago
  • FILE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Picture: GCIS

    NPA's decision to investigate India PM Narendra Modi welcomed

    The Muslim Lawyers Association lodged an official complaint with the NPA in June, calling for Modi to be arrested at the Brics summit later this month.

    1490 days ago
  • Brics countries flags. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter.

    [ANALYSIS] How to judge the success of the BRICS summit

    The 10th BRICS Summit will be judged by how it tackles the prevailing global political and structural challenges.

    1492 days ago
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