The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Grace Jeanet Mason has announced plans of more investments between her country and Ghana aimed at boosting trade volumes and intra-africa trade. Trade between Ghana and South Africa is already in excess of US$5 to 6billion annually, and available data reveal that as of November 2022, the top […] ... South African High Commissioner Pledges More Investments with Ghana
In February 2019, South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa was elected as the incoming Chair of the African Union (AU) for the year 2020. President Ramaphosa assumed the Chairship on Sunday, 9 February 2020 during the first day of the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. […] ... Leading Africa through uncertain times: A review of South Africa’s African Union Chairship
In the first diplomatic event of the new year President Cyril Ramaphosa attended the 51st World Economic Forum (WEF) virtually, under theme “A crucial year to rebuild trust”. The theme builds on the “Great Reset” that WEF founder Klaus Schwab and Prince Charles launched in 2021. The event took place two weeks before President Cyril […] ... A new future for Africa
Cariema Isaacs and Janine Roberts – both of whom are passionate about entrepreneurship and job creation – have started the Ukama Kitchen Incubator in Cape Town. Melissa Javan Two South African women who are passionate about both the food industry and entrepreneurship, have opened the Ukama Kitchen Incubator in Cape Town. Through the incubator, unem... Ukama Kitchen Incubator opens for home cooks and bakers
Discussions at The Future of Education Summit included a focus on higher education and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. It was the third iteration of the annual gathering. Melissa Javan Regulations and investment in education by the public and private sectors were among the topics on the agenda at The Future of Education Summit. Rakesh Wahl, [&hel... The Future of Education Summit focuses on policy and investment
Johannesburg, Monday 10 July 2017 – As part of the Commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Dakar 1987 Talks and Celebration activities around the Twinning of Robben and Goree Islands, Brand South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Arts and Culture, the National Arts Council, SA Embassy in Senegal, DIRCO and Senegalese Ministry [&hel... Press release: Brand South Africa commemorates Dakar Talks
Brand South Africa commemorates Africa Day by reflecting on the dynamics of socio-political change. Johannesburg, Thursday 25 May 2017 – Today the world commemorates Africa Day – the annual tribute that aims to promote greater unity and solidarity between African countries, and seeks to accelerate the political and socio-economic integration ... Press release: Brand South Africa commemorates Africa Day
Brand South Africa welcomes South Africa’s performance in the World Bank’s 2017 Africa Competitiveness Report which was released on Thursday 04 May during the WEF Africa Conference in Durban. Johannesburg, Friday 05 May 2017 – South Africa picked up second place in the Africa Competitiveness Report and the country’s global ranking for 2016-17 impro... Press release: South Africa remains an attractive investment destination
Algerian ambassador to South Africa Abd-El-Naceur Belaid called for stronger economic partnerships between Algeria and South Africa at an Algeria-South Africa trade and investment summit held in Johannesburg. Chris Anderson Belaid was speaking at a gathering in Johannesburg on 22 March 2017 with members of the South African business community, the ... Algeria ready to strengthen trade and industry ties with South Africa
Spanning the globe, the international organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) – Doctors Without Borders in English – helps those affected by natural disasters or caught in conflict zones. We profile South Africans working in this organisation, elevating the country’s reputation through the work they do. Compiled by Priya Pitamber In 1971... Q&A with South Africans working at Doctors Without Borders
She Leads Africa was set up to show that many African women were leading in business and in their communities. The initiative runs various programmes to build the profile of women in business across the continent. Melissa Javan Two women who wanted to see fellow African women leading in business are now reaping the fruit […] She Leads Africa boosts women in the business ecosystem
Production will start at South Africa’s first fuel cell component plant by December, it was announced at the Investing in African Mining Indaba. Fuel cells use platinum, and the country is the world’s leading platinum producer. Brand South Africa reporter Fuel cell components and using platinum as a catalyst was one of the hot topics [&... South Africa’s role in clean energy discussed at Mining Indaba
Starting on 6 February, the annual Investing in African Mining Indaba is again taking place in Cape Town. It gives South Africa an opportunity to position itself as a viable investment destination that is always open for business. Brand South Africa reporter To the more than 6,000 people from mining houses, investment firms, governments [&he... South Africa’s message at the 2017 Mining Indaba
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s term as the head of the African Union has drawn to a close. No stranger to politics, she held the position for two terms. We look at her career highlights. Brand South Africa reporter She’s been a freedom fighter, a politician, a diplomat, a doctor and now her latest role as head of […] Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma bids farewell to African Union
The African Union has published the latest version of its handbook, in partnership with New Zealand. The book is important in communicating the organisation’s message internally and to the public. Brand South Africa reporter The African Union (AU) has published the 2017 version of its handbook, in partnership with New Zealand. The handbook’s... African Union and New Zealand publish fourth edition of AU Handbook
Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been chosen as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission. Mahamat replaces South Africa’s Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. CD Anderson Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat will take over as the chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, which comprises African heads of state and government who form the... African Union choose new chairperson
South Africa’s deputy president, Cyril Ramaphosa, took part in a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The topic of discussion was Powering Africa. Brand South Africa reporter The energy gap is one of the biggest challenges to Africa’s progress. This was the message from an opening session at the World Economic Forum […] ... WEF 2017: Powering Africa is key to growth
There are different ways of giving in community philanthropy, was one of the discussions held at the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy in Johannesburg. Melissa Javan Financial capital was not the only means of philanthropy, former US ambassador to South Africa James Joseph said at the opening of the Global Summit on Community Philanthropy, wh... Ways of giving on the agenda
The newly signed agreement between South Africa and China will mean more jobs in the export agriculture sector says the Fruit South Africa CEO Dr Konanani Liphadzi. Melissa Javan South African farmers and cooperatives will export more of their fruit harvest after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the South African governmen... Q&A with Fruit South Africa on new SA-China agreement
28 October 2016 Bernice Dapaah is the chief executive of the Ghana Bamboo Bikes Initiative (GBBI), a project that farms bamboo plantations in her hometown of Kumasi, southern Ghana, to manufacture cost-effective, robust and environmentally friendly bicycles. Dapaah began the company in 2008 and manufactures bicycles for farm workers and schoolchild... Ghana’s bamboo bicycle revolution
