Brics Connect

https://bricsconnect.co
BRICS Connect is a specialised news and analysis organisation dedicated to covering the politics, economics and societal developments of BRICS nations and their partners. It produces timely reporting, analytical features, weekly round‑ups, opinion pieces and a newsletter aimed at readers interested in the evolving BRICS agenda — including policymakers, investors, scholars and business audiences. The outlet emphasises amplifying perspectives from within BRICS countries, providing historical context, policy analysis, and practical information about investment and institutional developments related to the bloc. Operating with a small editorial team and a network of contributors, BRICS Connect publishes original reporting and commentary by named writers and regional contributors. Editorial focus areas include multilateral finance and institutions linked to BRICS, trade and infrastructure projects, energy and resource policy, cross‑border education and labour recognition, and geopolitical alignment among member and partner states. The organisation positions itself as a platform for in‑depth, regionally informed analysis rather than general global news aggregation. BRICS Connect identifies a mission to “amplify voices from the BRICS nations” and to curate diverse perspectives for readers seeking specialist coverage of the bloc. It is presented as being powered by a digital agency partner and appears to operate as a small, independent media venture founded in the early 2020s. Key features of its output are regular round‑ups and thematic spotlight pieces that synthesise developments across BRICS member states, making complex geopolitical and economic topics accessible for a broad professional audience.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Year the organization started publishing:
2023
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Other
South Africa
Other countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Live coverage of events
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
LinkedIn

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
1
Founders:
Gershwin Wanneburg, Lamese Waterfield
Directors:
Lamese Waterfield

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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