Team South Africa heads to India with a big commercial agenda at the BRICS Summit this week. Intra-BRICS merchandise trade is already worth an estimated US$1.17 trillion, highlighting the scale of the market South African businesses are trying to tap into. Business leaders are now targeting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, digital services, agro-processing and renewable energy, with the aim of turning BRICS from political dialogue into actual deals and investment.

The National Briefing · Sep 7, 2026 · 5m

Team South Africa heads to India with a big commercial agenda at the BRICS Summit this week. Intra-BRICS merchandise trade is already worth an estimated US$1.17 trillion, highlighting the scale of the market South African businesses are trying to tap into. Business leaders are now targeting opportunities in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, digital services, agro-processing and renewable energy, with the aim of turning BRICS from political dialogue into actual deals and investment.

Guest: Dr. Stavros Nicoleau - member of the BRICS Business Council chapter