Dr Iqbal Survé

Non-Executive Chairman of Independent Media

South Africa's Waste Management Crisis: Lessons from BRICS+ Nations

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

South Africa, like many of its BRICS+ counterparts, is at a crossroads. In 2025 alone, an estimated 3. 67 million tons of domestic waste in South Africa were uncollected, ...

Brazil's Leadership in BRICS: Navigating Global Uncertainty

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Latin America’s largest economy seeks to steer BRICS with a pragmatic approach and multilateral ambitions in the lead-up to COP30.

India's Energy Strategy: Strengthening Ties Through BRICS

Dr Iqbal Survé and Sesona Mdlokovana|Published

Explore how India's energy strategy is evolving through its partnerships within the BRICS alliance, aiming for greater independence from Western oil markets and ...

How GCC Banks are Shaping the Future of Global Finance

Chloe Maluleke and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) banks have reported record profits, signalling a shift in global economic power dynamics. This article explores how the GCC is ...

How Indonesia Aims to Enter the Ranks of the World's Top Manufacturing Economies

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Indonesia aims to be a top 10 manufacturing economy by 2030, with plans to boost the sector's GDP contribution to 28% by 2045. The government is attracting foreign ...

Cairo's Rise as a Leading Startup Hub in the MENA Region

Banthati Sekwala and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

Discover how Cairo is rapidly becoming a tech startup powerhouse in the MENA region, driven by government support, a young STEM-focused population, and strategic ...

How Brazil's Fintech Transformation is Revolutionising Digital Finance

Cole Jackson and Dr Iqbal Survé|Published

The Fintech Revolution in Brazil is reshaping its financial landscape, driven by the rapid adoption of digital payment systems like Pix, the rise of online lending ...