As the BRICS Annual summit kicks off, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that part of the country’s priorities is ensuring that new BRICS members are fully integrated. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates joined Brics as new full members which is a strong indication of the growing authority of the association and its role in international affairs. With its packed agenda and new initiatives, Russia's Brics Chairmanship has set the stage for a memorable and impactful summit in Kazan. Lerato Mbele speaks toInga Koryagina, Associate Professor, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. 

As the BRICS Annual summit kicks off, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that part of the country’s priorities is ensuring that new BRICS members are fully integrated. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates joined Brics as new full members which is a strong indication of the growing authority of the association and its role in international affairs. With its packed agenda and new initiatives, Russia's Brics Chairmanship has set the stage for a memorable and impactful summit in Kazan. Lerato Mbele speaks to Inga Koryagina, Associate Professor, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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