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The existing five invite six other nations to join the BRICS bloc, while existing member, Brazil, wants the group to challenge the dollar.

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With the G20 in New Delhi around the corner, India risks finding itself the wrong side of history, and end up as an observer and not one of the drivers of a "once in a lifetime" change.

President Ramaphosa seems unperturbed by the ANC’s failings ahead of next year’s election — does he know something we don’t?

China’s envoy to Ankara says Beijing is keen on the idea of Turkey joining BRICS.

There is so much more in the Sunday Times, have your pick, there is something for everyone.

I am happy that India is hosting the G-20 Summit this year but it is wise to be more modest about the event and its outcome

India Business News: An analysis shows that the six new members joining the BRICS grouping - Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates -

Currently China contributes 70 per cent of the BRICS GDP, which will decline to 62 per cent, while India chips in with 13 per cent now that will inch down to 12 per cent. Russia contributes 8 per cent, Brazil is at 7 per cent and South Africa contributes a paltry 2 per cent, giving combined 26 per cent of global economic output.

Heads of states of all BRICS members except for Russia have gathered in South Africa to discuss BRICS expansion, promoting political security, advocating the usage of local currency and cooperation on the digital economy.