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G20 Presidency: Africa is ready

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… South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) is a “defining moment” not only for the country but for … was delivering remarks during the opening of the second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting held in Durban, … on Sunday. “South Africa’s very proud to host the G20 for the first time on African soil. It’s a defining …

Call for bold investment to secure Southern Africa’s water future

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… across the continent. As South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency, the Deputy Minister confirmed that water …

Health Department hosts G20 Health Working Group meeting

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… The Department of Health will host the third G20 Health Working Group (HWG) meeting this week as part of a series of G20 events taking place across the country this year. … urges global action to address health funding gaps The G20, or Group of 20, comprises 19 member countries that …

Tourism key to youth jobs and economic growth

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… from 18 tourism and hospitality schools, is part of the G20 Tourism Hackathon, aimed at finding creative, …

Call for concrete roadmap to advance financial inclusion of women

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… the Financial Inclusion Conference under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Hosted by the Department of Women, Youth and … (DWYPD), the conference aims to influence future G20 policy by introducing a Guidelines Framework for …

SA to host Second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting 

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… delegates and the media at a ceremony to mark the Second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting that will get underway on Sunday. “The Second G20 TWG meeting will bring together senior officials, … authorities and experts in tourism to engage on the G20 Tourism Priorities that are poised to drive sustainable …

Gendered socio-economic gap remains ‘untenable and unsustainable’

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… Inclusion Conference under the umbrella of South Africa’s G20 Presidency. The event, hosted by the Department of Women, … with Disabilities (DWYPD), aims to influence future G20 policy through the introduction of a Guidelines Framework … 2063, South Africa's National Development Plan (NDP) 2030, G20’s 2025 priorities, as well as Key Priority 2 of the …

Using the arts to grow economies

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… Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has called on Group of Twenty (G20) countries to invest in culture and use it to fuel … opportunity,” the Minister said on Monday. Addressing the G20 Culture Working Group Session in Johannesburg, he said … justice, and economic justice, the Minister said The G20 Culture Working Group will focus on safeguarding and …

Call for solutions to remove barriers in financial ecosystem

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… community. With South Africa hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency this year, the global competition is a joint … Kganyago said on Tuesday. This year’s edition of the G20 TechSprint was officially launched in Johannesburg, … priorities and reflects the themes of South Africa’s G20 Presidency − including digital inclusion, small and …

G20 conference champions financial inclusion and women’s economic empowerment

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… systems, will take centre stage this week, as the G20 Financial Inclusion and Women Empowerment Conference 2025 … the Financial Inclusion Conference under South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Building on the outcomes of Brazil’s 2024 … Conference, this year’s gathering aims to influence future G20 policy through the introduction of a Guidelines Framework …

Workers' rights essential to building an inclusive economy

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… the burgeoning informal sector. “That is why part of our G20 Presidency involves engagements with labour over the …

Just Transition 'opportunity' must be just for all

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… The Minister was delivering the opening remarks at the G20 Energy Transitions Working Groups (ETWG) Technical Teams … and the commitment to sustainability that defines our G20 Presidency,” he said. Ramokgopa further emphasised that …

SA ready to welcome visitors for G20 summit

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… are firmly focused on South Africa as President of the G20 and the host nation of the G20 Summit in November.  This gathering will see the country … welcoming over 40 global heads of state to our shores. The G20 accounts for 85 percent of the global economy, 75 percent …

Africa aims for greater influence in global economic policies at G20

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… South Africa’s Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) has been a significant milestone for African … and emerging challenges that may be addressed by the G20.  Key themes included leveraging the continent’s young … of the African Union’s new permanent membership in the G20, calling it a “transformational moment in global …

Second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group meeting set for May

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… and Competition (the dtic) will host South Africa’s second G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG) meeting from … as well as the European Union and African Union. The G20 TIWG meeting is a second of a series of meetings that will take place throughout the year, ahead of the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in October 2025.  Discussions at …

Deputy President to address T20 Africa High-Level Policy Dialogue

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… articulated in global policy processes. “A hallmark of the G20’s legitimacy is its engagement with civil society and … independent policy recommendations and contribute to G20 deliberations,” the Presidency said on Saturday. Hosted … held under the theme “Strengthening African Agency in the G20 within the Emerging Global Order”. The dialogue is …

G20 supports plans to address barriers to Africa’s development

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… Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) have endorsed a work programme that identifies policy … challenges that countries face. The Second Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) took … “There was broad consensus on the central role of the G20 in fostering stability and strategic direction during …

South Africa and Ukraine solidify biliteral relations

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… South Africa is currently presiding over the Group of 20 (G20) and emphasised that the G20’s role in defending peace could be far more significant, …

2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba a one-stop marketplace

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… air access and route development across Africa.  With the G20 Summit being hosted in South Africa, on African soil for …

Government reflects on work done to protect the environment

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… sequester carbon. “As the chair of the Group of Twenty (G20), we will use this platform to make further progress on …