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BRICS economies are under pressure

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President Jacob Zuma says the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Bank is coming to Africa at an opportune moment as the continent is promoting regional integration and cross-border trade and investment.

Political economist Daniel Silke doesn't share the President's optimism. He believes it's a tough economic time for the BRICS countries which could hinder the roll out of aid by the BRICS Bank. Watch.



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