Tensions with the Trump administration have once again placed international trade under the
spotlight, raising critical questions about South Africa’s positioning on the global stage. In a recent
interview with Business Report, South African BRICS Business Council (SABBC) member Stavros
Nicolaou outlines practical steps to recalibrate South Africa–US relations while safeguarding the
interests of BRICS nations.
This update also covers a series of key developments: strengthened diplomatic and trade
engagement with Ethiopia, the proposed launch of a BRICS Clean Energy Fund to accelerate
green investment, and the opening of entries for the fourth edition of the BRICS Solutions Awards,
showcasing innovation at the intersection of sustainability and economic development.
