The BRICS Expansion, Currency and Implications for the US Dollar Goitseone Maswabi and Lebo Mosebua The evolution of the BRICS grouping into BRICS+ on January 1, 2024, signals a significant milestone in global economic and political dynamics. Originally established in 2009 and later joined by South Africa in 2010, BRICS has steadily evolved into a…
Dedollarisation strategies: Transforming currency dynamics in BRICS+ Bloc Lebo Mosebua and Goitseone Maswabi The global economic landscape has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, with emerging markets and developing nations playing an increasingly pivotal role in international trade and finance. At the forefront of this transformation stands the BRICS+ bloc, a coalition of influential…
Djibouti: Africa’s microstate with a military stronghold Goitseone Maswabi and Lebo Mosebua The Republic of Djibouti is one of the smallest African countries, coming in at only 23 200 square kilometres. Although small, Djibouti is located strategically on the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian…
Data Protection and Rights to Privacy in the United States: A Limited State Level View Emmanuel Matambo and SIzo Nkala This study examines legislation governing data collection and privacy in the United States. Data is a strategic asset that is crucial for US sovereignty and competitiveness. Therefore, it is not surprising that America treats the…
