The BRICS grouping can be used as a platform to counter ideas that try to downplay Africa's voice, Namibia included, in international matters.

BRICS held its 15th summit between August 22 and August 24 in South Africa, where new members were admitted.

President Hage Geingob, during an interview on Russian Television, said it was time others realised that ''we are a force to be reckoned with", as he also provided context to the formation of BRICS.

 
The BRICS has since agreed to expand membership, approving six more countries to join as of January 2024.

While this move has been welcomed, the criteria considered were not made public.

The President also shared his views on some of the lessons that Namibia can learn from BRICS exploration of the use of local currencies for trading away from the fluctuating US dollar.