Zimbabwe has submitted an application to join BRICS, a group of major emerging economies. Meanwhile, South African countries are working to strengthen the position of this developing bloc on the global stage.

In recent developments, Zimbabwe has officially submitted an application to join BRICS, the expanding economic bloc. The country in South Africa is awaiting responses from existing members, with positive indications from Russia, South Africa, and Brazil showing support.

Zimbabwe’s Application Receives Support from Key Members

BRICS currently consists of 11 countries after Indonesia officially joined in early 2025. Zimbabwe, as a strategically located country in South Africa, sees a favorable momentum to join this bloc. With support from three major members—especially South Africa, which is its regional neighbor—the prospects for Zimbabwe’s approval look quite promising. This move reflects BRICS’s commitment to deepen economic integration in the African region.

More Than 20 Countries Compete to Join BRICS

The enthusiasm to join BRICS continues to grow worldwide. Besides Zimbabwe, more than 20 other countries such as Bahrain, Malaysia, Turkey, and Vietnam have registered. This wave of applications demonstrates that BRICS has successfully positioned itself as an attractive alternative for countries seeking a different economic cooperation mechanism from the existing system.

BRICS as an Alternative to the Global Financial System

BRICS’s growth is not just about adding members but about creating an independent financial infrastructure from Western dominance. The influx of applications from various countries indicates that nations around the world, including countries in South Africa like Zimbabwe, are seeking alternative solutions to reduce dependence on the current international financial system. This ongoing expansion is expected to strengthen BRICS’s position as an increasingly influential economic power on the global stage.