Several members of the BRICS alliance are signing new deals with southern African countries in a bid to boost bilateral trade. The latest is Brazil, where the Lula da Silva administration announced a Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) to organize business missions in the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will lead the talks with representatives and is scheduled to take place between 26 August and 2 September 2026, according to a report from Brazil 247.
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Southern African Countries Gain Trade Deals With BRICS Members
BRICS member Brazil’s itinerary includes visits to South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and Ethiopia. The project aims to strengthen trade relations with the southern African nations and establish the presence of Brazilian companies in the region. The move will help South African countries receive business projects and help their economies. This makes foreign policy with the region friendly and extends ties to newer businesses. The bloc is actively seeking new partnerships and is mostly successful in its endeavors.
In addition, BRICS members India and China have also been forging business relationships with Southern African countries. India is seeking partnerships in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry. The Modi administration is also seeking deals in critical minerals to enhance business agendas. ANI reported that these deals were already signed by India with the presence of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry.
On the other hand, BRICS member China has already established a business route with Southern African countries. In the first half of 2026, trade between the two exceeded $208 billion, reported Tunis Afrique Presse. China adopted a zero-tariff model with its African counterparts and maintained a diplomatic relationship. During May and June, China’s imports of African products had already exceeded $28 billion. The bloc members are gaining a stronghold in the region, which was mostly ignored by the West.