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New legislation for co-operatives to be taken to Parliament

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… of understanding on co-operatives that was signed by BRICS countries in Beijing two weeks ago. "After South … understanding to promote co-operative development amongst BRICS countries, the onus is now on us South Africans to … do by identifying opportunities for co-operation with our BRICS partners to ensure that we capitalise on this massive …

Zuma highlights weakness in supply chain management

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… among others. As South Africa prepares to host the fifth BRICS Summit next year, it will utilise its membership of the …

Zuma invites France business to partner in job creation

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… countries.  South Africa is the newest member of the BRICS, a group of fast-growing emerging economies including …

Hopes high for tourism to create 225 000 jobs by 2020

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… African market as well as emerging markets opened by the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) …

World Economic Forum on Africa kicks off

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… the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa forum (BRICS), which, with its population of over 3 billion people, … interests. South Africa will also use its membership of BRICS to amplify Africa's voice in the world. Africa's …

SA, Vietnam tighten relations

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… Security Council for the period 2011/12 and its joining of BRICS, saying its was a "good sign that South Africa deserves …

SA congratulates Goodluck Jonathan

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… the enthusiastic participation of South Africa in the BRICS bloc.  Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said at the …

BRICS membership to stimulate SA tourism

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… Durban - South Africa joining the BRICS coalition will impact positively on the local tourism … 2011, which kicks off on 7 May. "The potential of the BRICS coalition to drive foreign direct investment and … BRICS membership to stimulate SA tourism …

Tourism to create over 10 000 jobs

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… level, including South Africa's participation in the BRICS formation. The tourism sector, therefore, also welcomes …

Ban on meat lifted

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… to the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) grouping was a boon to the local agriculture sector as …

New era for Africa with SA in Brics

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… Pretoria - South Africa's inclusion to the Brics has added new geopolitical significance to the … International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. Brics - the powerful grouping of emerging markets Brazil, … as a whole would benefit from South Africa being part of Brics, particularly in areas such as economic integration, …

Africa important in SA's Brics success: Davies

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… Pretoria - South Africa's success as the new member of Brics will be determined by how Pretoria relates to the rest … will be very important to make our participation in Brics a success," Davies said on his return on Sunday from the Brics Leaders Summit held in China.  As the only African …

Brand SA is everybody's business

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… fast changing governance landscape with its inclusion in BRICS, the IMF and UN Secretary Council. "The emergence of the BRICS nations puts South Africa at the cutting edge of a new …

Zuma cautions against trade protectionism, currency devaluation

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… that unfolded in 2008 and 2009," said Zuma. He said the Brics grouping had the potential to become a powerful …

SA's unique values, economy will boost Brics - Zuma

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… as Africa's strongest economy, will help boost the Brics grouping, President Jacob Zuma said at the Brics Summit currently underway. Zuma was speaking at a joint … to attend today's summit, pointed out that although its Brics' partners were among the leading economies of the …

Brics trade ministers to bolster business ties

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… Pretoria - Trade ministers at the Brics Economic and Trade Ministers' meeting have agreed to … and concrete measures to expand economic cooperation among BRICS and with other developing countries within a … China on Wednesday.  South Africa is participating in the Brics Leaders Summit for the first time as a member of the …

Seize Brics opportunities - Zuma implores SA business

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… China through South Africa's new found membership to the Brics grouping, said President Jacob Zuma. Addressing about … could help to make it easier to do business in the Brics nations. Business delegates included mining magnate … to take advantage of this participation of South Africa in Brics," said Zuma, who yesterday celebrated his 69th …

Brics will not compromise on Doha round - Davies

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… and Industry Rob Davies has made it clear that the five Brics countries will not compromise in their efforts to … at the Doha round.  Speaking in Sanya ahead of tomorrow's Brics Summit, Davies said South Africa remained committed to … Davies said at a joint press briefing with his Brics counterparts following a meeting between Brics

Zuma arrives in China for Brics Summit

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… in China, where South Africa will be participating in the Brics Leaders Summit as a member for the first time. "It is a … on strengthening economic and trade cooperation amongst Brics members. South Africa anticipates economic and political benefits from the membership of Brics, for both the country and the continent.  The changing …

SA ready to tackle Brics challenges - Nkoana-Mashabane

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… to tackle any challenges it may confront as it joins the Brics grouping, Minister of International Relations Maite … Nkoana-Mashabane said today (Tuesday) ahead of Thursday's Brics summit in Sanya. "While elated, we are aware of the … at the Hilton Sanya Resort and Spa. She said joining the Brics grouping would allow South Africa to deepen dialogue …