Brand South Africa is proud to announce that Team South Africa will participate as an “Invest in Partner” at the upcoming Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, scheduled for 12–13 May 2025. This high-profile annual summit convenes the continent’s influential CEOs, investors, and policymakers to shape African business and investment agend... TEAM SOUTH AFRICA JOINS AFRICA CEO FORUM 2025 IN ABIDJAN AS ‘INVEST IN PARTNER’
Johannesburg, 16 January 2025 – Brand South Africa is pleased to announce Team South Africa’s participation at the upcoming 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, which will take place from 20 to 24 January 2025 under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age.” Every year Team South Africa joins the over […] ... Team South Africa to Champion a year of Growth, Solidarity and Global Leadership at WEF Davos
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
South Africa delivered a bold and assured message at the recently concluded Annual World Economic Forum Meeting in Davos: that the country is open to investment and ready to partner with the local and global community to lift the country’s economy on to a higher, jobs-rich and more sustainable growth path. The theme for the […] Statement by Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
Johannesburg, South Africa – 23 January 2023: The 53rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, concluded on Friday, 20 January 2023. World leaders and corporate executives expressed hope that the looming recession facing the global economy could be avoided if countries collaborated to boost global trade and investmen... South Africa supports calls for global co-operation to boost trade and address economic challenges and climate change
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
The South African delegation launched its participation in the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 with a range of interactions with international partners in government and business to position South Africa favourably and build partnerships to address global issues. The World Economic Forum’s 2018 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, brings together ... Team SA reaches out to international partners in Davos
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the South African delegation at the World Economic Forum 2018. Davos, Switzerland – The Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, today arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead a high-level government, business and labour delegation to the 2018 World Economic F... Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Davos
Team South Africa is heading to the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos in an upbeat mood. Believing that the political and economic climate is taking a turn for the better, delegates are heading to the Swiss town with the message that South Africa is an ideal partner for growth. Shamin Chibba Members of […] Team SA optimistic ahead of WEF Davos
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
Brand South Partners With Netflix to Celebrate and Showcase South Africa’s value proposition & its Vibrant Cultures Ahead of G20 Summit
