BRICS+ Series: Cannabis in South Africa: Policy Reversals and R28 Billion Economic Opportunity

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

South Africa's cannabis industry has the potential to generate substantial revenue and jobs, but faces regulatory uncertainty. Despite a 2018 court ruling legalising ...

BRICS+ Series: South Africa's E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Explore how the e-commerce industry is reshaping Africa's retail landscape, with projected revenues reaching $39. 44 billion by 2025 and the driving forces behind ...

BRICS+ Series: How Egypt is Revolutionising Africa's Pharmaceutical Industry

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Egypt is transforming into Africa's pharmaceutical powerhouse, with 90% of drugs now produced locally. Through strategic BRICS partnerships, billion-dollar investments, ...

BRICS+ Series: How South Africa's Informal Sector is Reshaping the Economy

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

South Africa's thriving informal economy, valued at R750 billion, is transforming townships and creating unprecedented opportunities. As BRICS partnerships evolve, ...

BRICS+ Series: Egypt's Economic Transformation and BRICS+ Solutions

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

As Egypt grapples with unprecedented inflation reaching 38% in 2023, millions of citizens are reinventing their daily lives. From market stalls to luxury boutiques, ...

Can Egypt's Strategic Diplomacy Bring Peace to the Middle East?

Banthati Sekwala|Published

As regional tensions escalate, Egypt emerges as the Middle East's most influential peacekeeper, leveraging its military might and diplomatic finesse to address conflicts ...