South African Brics Business Council (SABBC) Update Five

In this edition, we explore South Africa’s ambition to position itself as a manufacturing and export
hub for Chinese companies expanding into Africa and examine how local manufacturers are
reinventing themselves. What does the reinsurance agenda mean for South Africa’s financial
future? The Financial Services Working Group’s David Jarvis takes a closer look.
Beyond our borders, the UAE prepares its workforce for the digital era, and Russia launches a fresh
effort to attract top global talent.