Cosatu wants its piece of the Brics pie
The Brics group should be inclusive and allow full participation by labour unions in all its institutions, says Cosatu.
Brazil to cancel $900m debt to strengthen ties with Africa
Brazil has said it plans to cancel $900-million worth of debt in 12 African countries, as part of a broader strategy to boost ties with the continent.
Rethinking the Zimbabwean economy
There is need to rethink the imperatives and meaning of a successful Zimbabwean economy, says the country's Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara.
Brics lay down a solid foundation
But members still have to cement the finer details of their plans to establish a development bank.
With influence growing on world stage, Brics flex their muscles
China, India and the United States have been expected to emerge as the three dominant world economies by 2050.
Brics still clearing out the rubble for development bank
The Brics Development Bank will go ahead, but Russia's finance minister says it will not be launched when the fifth Brics summit is held.
Brics reach deal on development bank
The Brics grouping of emerging powers have reached a deal to establish a development bank that would rival Western-backed institutions.
[Video] Pimples: Follow the yellow Brics road
Some might say President Zuma is no stranger to the land of make-believe. Here he finds himself in curious company. But can he keep up?
Money talks: Can SA afford a Brics bank?
Can South Africa contribute $10-billion to a Brics development bank and will the country's taxpayers have to foot the bill?
ANC: Brics is critical for developing nations
The Brics summit will play a critical role in defining the future of developing nations, the ANC has said.
Vavi calls for industrialisation
Cosatu general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi has called for industrialisation to tackle inequality, unemployment and poverty in South Africa.
M&G Newsroom: What has SA done to deserve Brics?
The M&G Newsroom radio show on 2OV FM is a packed hour in which inaugural presenters Nickolaus Bauer and Verashni Pillay reunite.
Brics lay plans for development bank
Leaders from the Brics nations are expected to launch a joint development bank to rival Western-dominated institutions at a summit on Tuesday.
China and SA cement relationship
Lynley Donnelly & Chantelle Benjamin
Ahead of the Brics summit, the two countries are expected to fortify trade co-operation agreements.
Complicated relationship holds Brics back
The members will have to make decisions both as allies and as competitors at next week's summit.
Time for Brics to stop sitting on the fence over Syria atrocities
Brics should call for the Syrian government to permit the delivery of humanitarian aid across its borders, including from Turkey, writes Jan Egeland.
Opinion: SA should use Brics membership to strengthen research
South Africa has a lot to learn about efficient and effective ways to approach health research and policy, suggests John Ouma-Mugabe.
World Bank welcomes Brics plan for development bank
The World Bank has welcomed the proposal by Brics nations - inclusing South Africa - to explore establishing a Brics development bank.
Russian oil's high roller keeps low profile
The man behind the $28-billion TNK-BP deal is one of the most powerful figures of the Putin era
Government soft-soaps tepid Chinese growth
Analysts believe the official line on the economy is too optimistic
