Ramaphosa Calls for BRICS to Break Africa’s Raw-Materials Trap

September 14, 2026 by Sphiwe Masilela

Ramaphosa Calls for BRICS to Break Africa’s Raw-Materials Trap

------------------------------------------------

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged BRICS countries to shift investment towards beneficiation, manufacturing and technology, warning that Africa cannot continue exporting the minerals needed for future industries while higher-value economic activity takes place elsewhere.

previous arrow
next arrow

Trending Now

Voices of Africa

Innovation & Business

Culture & Identity

[quads id=3]

Podcasts

Coming Soon

Diaspora

SPORTS

TECH

BRICS

Enjoy Unlimited Digital Access

Read trusted, award-winning journalism. Just $2 for 6 months.

Already a subscriber?