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Minister calls on joint operations to fight crime

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… All security-related operations in relation to recent Brics summit in Durban were coordinated through Natjoints. …

Zuma calls for Brics to create new funding model in Africa

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… Durban – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) can help forge a new funding model in Africa where … are favoured for finance, said President Jacob Zuma. Brics leaders had earlier pledged to boost support to the continent. Addressing a gathering of Brics and African leaders at Zimbali Lodge in Durban as part …

Joint statistical publication released at Brics summit

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… Durban – Among the Brics bloc countries, South Africa spends the highest … followed by Brazil at 4.3%. This was revealed in the 2013 Brics joint statistical publication, released on Wednesday at the Fifth Brics Summit on Durban, by Statistics SA, together with the …

Brics group to promote green economy

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… Durban – The Brics countries have pledged to support one another in their … the dangers of climate change in developing nations. A Brics Business Council, which was officially inaugurated at … also facilitate business and financial cooperation among Brics countries. The Council would be chaired by South Africa …

Brics Development Bank a done deal

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… Durban – The establishment of a Brics Development Bank will go ahead, President Jacob Zuma said at the 5th Brics Summit in Durban. It would be the first formal institution of the Brics group, which consists of Brazil, Russia, India, China … Brics Development Bank a done deal …

Brics Business Council will help foster economic ties – Zuma

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… Durban – President Jacob Zuma says the Brics Business Council, which was launched this morning at the 5th Brics Summit, will help serve as a platform to promote trade … from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics), Zuma said the summit was being held during a critical …

SA, Russia sign RadioAstron space satellite agreement

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… Vladimir Putin's visit to the country to attend the 5 th Brics Summit. SANSA CEO Dr Sandile Malinga said the agreement …

Transnet, China Development Bank sign agreement

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… The agreement, which was signed on Tuesday as the Brics Summit got underway in Durban, also includes - but is … historic agreement between two state-owned entities within Brics illustrates the opportunities inherent in such … economic and trade relations among the different Brics countries. The Chinese President and President Jacob …

SA, Russia sign fisheries cooperation intent

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… intent on cooperation in fisheries with Russia at the 5th Brics Summit currently underway in Durban. A total of nine … by different ministers. “As South Africa hosts the 5th Brics Summit, there is mounting pressure on us to not just … sector contributes roughly R6 billion into the economy. Brics is an acronym for the powerful grouping of the world's …

SA, Russia cement relations

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… his counterpart Vladimir Putin on the margins of the fifth Brics summit in Durban. Nine agreements were signed in the … to build solar energy plants in South Africa. The fifth Brics summit officially kicked off on Tuesday evening with an opening ceremony and a banquet hosted by Zuma. Brics is an economic bloc representing five of the world's …

Partnerships in manufacturing vital for Brics success – Davies

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… Durban – The success of the Brics partnership will be measured not only in the amount … Industry, Rob Davies. Speaking at a forum held during the Brics Business Council on Tuesday in the city, Davies said … a more development-friendly type of governance through the Brics grouping. Davies said trade ministers had in earlier …

SA, China strengthen ties

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… that coincides with South Africa’s hosting of the fifth Brics Summit, which kicked off today in Durban. China, he …

SA leads in investor confidence

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… Ntsele echoed these sentiments, saying South Africa’s Brics membership since 2010 had sealed the country’s position … economic leader. The two were among the speakers at the Brics Business Forum, which opened at Durban’s International Convention Centre on Tuesday. Brics is an economic bloc representing five of the world's …

Zuma meets his Chinese counterpart

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… president to South Africa, scheduled to coincide with the Brics Summit which kicks off in Durban today, will be among …

Brics summit starts

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… morning as South Africa hosts the much-anticipated fifth Brics summit at the city’s International Convention Centre. … discussion on the formation of a new development bank in Brics countries and other emerging markets. Security has been … in 2010. Other finance issues will include the role of Brics to partner with Africa to help the continent in its …

SANDF chief praises fallen soldiers

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… in Bangui,” said Zuma at a media briefing ahead of the Brics summit. International Relations and Cooperation …

Brics fits well with SA’s National Development Plan: Zuma

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Brics fits in well with South Africa’s National Development … Plan (NDP) objectives, says President Jacob Zuma. “Brics fits in well with our NDP objectives of raising … reporters on the eve of the country hosting the 5th Brics Summit in Durban. He said the collective strength of …

Stringent security measures in place for Brics Summit

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… to ensure the safety of delegates attending the 5th Brics Summit in Durban. Giving an update on the security forces’ state of readiness for the all-important Brics gathering, which starts tomorrow, Police Minister Nathi … Mthethwa said all security-related operations around the Brics Summit were being coordinated through the National …

13 SA soldiers confirmed dead in CAR

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… South Africans should be celebrating the hosting of the Brics summit for the first time. “We are truly proud of our …

Renewed calls for UNSC reform

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… security issues. Nkoana-Mashabane reaffirmed that BRICS nations' permanent representation in the UNSC should …