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Newly elected AU Commissioner for infrastructure and energy by the African Union Executive Council, Lerato Mataboge.

LERATO MATABOGE: THE WOMAN REDEFINING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC FUTURE

Lerato Dorothy Mataboge is a powerhouse in Africa’s economic landscape. As the newly appointed African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Mataboge is at...
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38TH AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT: UNLOCKING AFRICA’S ECONOMIC POWER AND GLOBAL INFLUENCE

By Zinhle Zikalala   The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, concluded over the weekend in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,  and was a historic moment for Africa’s economic...
Wind turbines in a lush green landscape, representing South Africa’s transition to renewable energy and sustainable development.

Investing in the Green Economy: South Africa’s Blueprint for Climate Leadership and Sustainable Development

South Africa is emerging as a leader in climate action and sustainable economic development, leveraging its green economy to tackle environmental challenges while driving...
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South Africa Secures R70.8 Billion in Investments at KZN Conference

Investment Pledges at the KwaZulu-Natal Conference   During the recent KwaZulu-Natal Investment Conference held in Durban, sixteen multi-national and local businesses pledged to invest a total...
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GAUTENG GROWING AS AN INVESTMENT DESTINATION OF CHOICE

The Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) is committed to creating and implementing an inclusive and transformed Gauteng economy. Our commitment to the Gauteng...

GLOBAL SHAPERS: BRIDGING GAPS AND DRIVING INNOVATION IN 2025

As the skills gap widens in developing countries, many young people find themselves at a disadvantage—unable to access the opportunities that lead to sustainable...

2025 – SOUTH AFRICA’S YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION AND GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

By Lethabo Mkhize   As South Africa steps into 2025, the nation finds itself at a critical juncture, embracing both challenges and unprecedented opportunities. With a...

US Ambassador and Consul General praise South Africans’ can-do attitude

By Gershwin Wanneburg   “Preach!” a man shouted in a thick southern American drawl.   The setting was the seventh floor of the Wesgro offices on Cape Town’s...
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FAW Trucks South Africa to upgrade Coega truck plant with R200m investment

By Kagiso Bonoko   The Coega Development Corporation recently announced a substantial R200 million investment by FAW Trucks South Africa, contributing to the province’s automotive sector...

SAA’s Flight Expansion Reinforcing the African Economic Scene

By Nokuthula Dhlamini   In a strategic move that mirrors its commitment towards boosting tourism and travel to South Africa, to stimulate economic growth, the national...