Yvonne Katsande brings us exclusive updates from the BRICS 2025 Summit in Brazil.

Reporting live from Rio de Janeiro, senior correspondent Yvonne Katsande continues to deliver exclusive coverage of the 2025 BRICS Summit, where leaders and ministers from across the Global South have gathered to shape the future of international cooperation.

In a special interview, Katsande spoke with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald “Ozzy” Lamola, who emphasized the growing global focus on BRICS as a diplomatic and economic force.

Live from the Ground: Key Takeaways

According to Katsande’s report, today’s summit sessions focused on:

• Strengthening BRICS partnerships through economic diplomacy

• Advancing proposals for de-dollarization and local currency trade

• Expanding the New Development Bank’s footprint across Africa

• Deepening support for Africa-led infrastructure and peace initiatives

Yvonne Katsande described the energy on the ground as “serious but hopeful,” with leaders actively engaging on how BRICS can redefine global power dynamics.

“This isn’t just talk it’s a real attempt to shape global frameworks that work for developing nations,” Katsande reported.