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Ramaphosa: BRICS Summit not a talk shop
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the summit re-indorsed the UN as a global institution trusted with promoting and protecting basic human rights.
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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.
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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.
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SA cannot afford major nuclear expansion - top ANC official
Paul Mashatile said the government would not take the 'Big Bang approach' to nuclear expansion.
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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.
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Ramaphosa calls for increased trade between BRICS nations
Speaking at the BRICS Business Forum in Sandton earlier on Wednesday, Ramaphosa said the full trade potential between the five countries is not met.
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China not dishing out loans to SA - Nene
Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says the agreements reached with China are made up of a mixture of loans and foreign direct investment.
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[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.
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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.
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Brics members slam US trade tariffs
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang YI said Brics must form a common position and respond vigorously to protectionisms.
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Brics countries deplore North Korean nuclear test, oppose protectionism
Brics countries will continue to firmly oppose protectionism as they are committed to an “open and inclusive” multilateral trading system.
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China-India border spat casts shadow ahead of Brics summit
Diplomats say Beijing would like to resolve the border issue before a summit of the Brics nations - that also groups Brazil, Russia and South Africa.
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Brics Summit to focus on $100bn developmental bank
Brics leaders are in the Russian city of Ufa for a special summit.
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IMF cuts global growth outlook
The IMF says the global economy should expand 3.4 percent this year.
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SA puts on brave face after BRICS loss
The BRICS Development Bank will be based in Shanghai and not Johannesburg.
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Brics summit kicks off
It will be some time before an announcement is made on the headquarters of the Brics development bank.
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Brazil to host BRICS summit
Brazil will host Russia, India, China and South Africa on the back of the Fifa World Cup.
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Zuma heads to Brazil for Brics summit
The sixth summit will focus on the much anticipated BRICS development bank.
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SA wants Brics bank in Joburg
Minister Rob Davies says the country will put forward a strong case at the upcoming summit.
