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Microsoft’s commitment to expand AI infrastructure lauded

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… the right time as the country hosts the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit,  later this year.  “Microsoft’s commitment to … comes at a pivotal time, when South Africa is hosting the G20. Using AI for sustainable development is among the priorities of our G20 Presidency,” he said.  The President was delivering …

G20 Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year to enhance tourism and economic growth

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… The upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit at the end of the year is anticipated to … about his department’s strategy to leverage South Africa’s G20 Presidency to create sustainable benefits for the … small businesses in townships and rural areas. “By hosting G20 meetings across all provinces, South Africa aims to …

SA hosts first G20 Tourism Working Group meeting 

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… Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has urged the G20 to find ways to use tourism to change the lives of … message. The Minister was addressing the first G20 Tourism Working Group meeting held virtually from the … that will take place throughout the year, ahead of the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meeting in September 2025. “South …

President to officiate at Microsoft investment announcement

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… in partnership with the private sector, and South Africa’s G20 objectives in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation for …

SA needs R440 billion for transmission development

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… said. With South Africa hosting the Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency, Ramokgopa outlined the G20 technical energy group priorities, which include energy … the Minister said. Focus on just transition South Africa’s G20 Presidency will elevate the issue of just, affordable and …

Whistleblowers a cornerstone in fighting corruption

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… the media on the outcomes of the inaugural meeting of the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) Technical Meeting … meeting – which was attended by representatives from the G20 countries – as a “cornerstone in our roadmap to combat … corruption”. “These discussions will culminate in the G20 Anti-Corruption ministerial meeting where members states …

G20 nations urged to embrace Ubuntu in Agriculture Working Group

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… Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has called on G20 nations to embrace the South African philosophy of Ubuntu … Addressing the second session of the hybrid Group of 20 (G20) Agriculture Working Group (AWG) meeting on Tuesday, … |    Priorities for global agriculture  South Africa’s G20 Presidency has placed Ubuntu at the heart of the nation's …

Hlabisa to launch the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group in SA

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… the Group of Twenty Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group (G20 DRR WG) under the South African Presidency on Thursday. South Africa will host the G20 under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and … principles for collective engagements.  Through the G20 DRR WG, South Africa has a unique opportunity to …

G20 meeting highlights the role of science in tackling climate change

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… group for science academies within the Group of Twenty (G20) to foster science-based dialogue and provide policy … and ensure that scientific perspectives influence G20 decisions on global challenges.  The G20 is an international forum of both developing and … G20 meeting highlights the role of science in tackling …

U20 South Africa: Africa's 'moment to lead'

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… Monday. The U20 is an engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20). South Africa has taken over the Presidency of the G20 for 2025. “This is our moment to lead. Not just as the … the priorities of the Global South are brought into the G20 agenda,” Moya said. The U20 is a city diplomacy …

DPSA hosts inaugural G20 Anti-Corruption meeting

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… Minister Mzamo Buthelezi will from today host the first G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group (ACWG) in Cape Town. The … by the St Petersburg Strategic Framework of 2013 and the G20 ACWG Action Plan for 2025-2027, aligning with the … African Union’s Agenda 2063. As South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency in December 2024, a series of important events …

Advancements in technology should not exclude rural communities 

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… and sustainable community broadcasting sector.” G20  He added that the Government Communication and … (GCIS) has committed to ensuring that South Africa’s G20 Presidency is made known through the use of community … radio will bring the agenda and discussions of the G20 to our people through community radio. This should help …

Call to implement G20 roadmap for multilateral development banks

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… The Group of Twenty (G20) has urged Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to … while working with relevant stakeholders to implement the G20 Roadmap for Bigger, Better and More Effective MDBs. This initiative builds on the legacies of previous G20 Presidencies and aims to strengthen MDBs ability to …

G20 focuses on financing health

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… The South African Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency will continue the focus on finance and health … risks on the global economy. This is according to the G20 Chair’s Summary of the first Finance Ministers and … financing gaps in pandemic preparedness and response. The G20 welcomed discussion on addressing deep challenges in the …

G20 reiterates support for the FATF

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… The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors have … This according to a Chair’s Summary of the meeting of the G20 Presidency held in Cape Town this week. The meeting took … and products.  “[Members also] supported implementing the G20’s 2023 Financial Inclusion Action Plan and ongoing …

Domestic resource mobilisation 'foundational' to sustainability

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… Bank Governors’ Meeting of the South African Group of 20 (G20) Presidency held in Cape Town, this week. “[Members] … of technical assistance, as stated in the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax … was also welcomed. “[Members] remained confident that the G20 is the relevant body to ensure that positive momentum on …

Multilateral cooperation required to address global economic risks 

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… and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting of the South African G20 Presidency has emphasised a need for multilateral … Finance The members of the finance track reaffirmed the G20’s efforts to implement the G20 Sustainable Finance Roadmap and welcomed efforts to …

Call to intensify efforts to improve early childhood learning 

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… Sustainable Development Goals. As South Africa chairs the G20, President Ramaphosa noted the opportunity to drive a … equality, and sustainability.” “As the host of the G20 Education Working Group, we have a unique opportunity to … and equitable education within the framework of the G20,” he said. – SAnews.gov.za   …

SA welcomes EU support on geopolitics

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… global geopolitics and the priorities of its Group of 20 (G20) Presidency.  This follows the successful 16th …

Foreign Ministers’ Meeting reflected on geopolitical challenges, says Cabinet

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… South Africa having officially commenced its Group of 20 (G20) Presidency, Cabinet said the first G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in Johannesburg last week, was a success.  “The first G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was an opportunity for the G20