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President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum

President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum

South Africa–Vietnam Business Forum address by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a State Visit to Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam Programme Director, His Excellency, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Phạm Minh Chính, Minister of Trade,...

Owner:  South African Government
Minister Siviwe Gwarube: Launch of TALIS 2024 South Africa Report

Minister Siviwe Gwarube: Launch of TALIS 2024 South Africa Report

Programme Director, Honourable Ministers and heads of delegations from G20 countries and guest countries, Distinguished representatives from partner organisations, Deputy Ministers and MECs, Representatives from teacher unions and professional...

Owner:  South African Government
Minister Blade Nzimande: Bio Africa- CPHIA 2025 Convention

Minister Blade Nzimande: Bio Africa- CPHIA 2025 Convention

Chair of BIO Africa, Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela; Dr Nhlanhla Msomi, Non-Executive Chairman of Africa Bio and Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Town; Dr. Mlungisi Cele, Director General of the Department of...

Owner:  South African Government
Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Urban Agriculture Summit

Deputy Minister Nonceba Mhlauli: Urban Agriculture Summit

Topic: Urban Agriculture as a Pathway to Youth Empowerment, Food Security, and Inclusive Growth in South Africa Program Director Mayor of Ilembe District Municipality, Cllr Thobani Shandu Mayor of Ndwedwe Local Municipality, Cllr Sam Mfeka Deputy...

Owner:  South African Government
Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Indonesia-South Africa Business Forum

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: Indonesia-South Africa Business Forum

Programme Director, Mr Yunus Hoosen, Invest South Africa, South African Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Lekgoro, Ambassador Daniel Tumpal S. Simanjuntak, Director General of Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign...

Owner:  South African Government
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Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Owner:  Andrew Mwenda
Africa making strides in energy transition, but grappling with huge existential problems: Experts
Africa, China reaffirm commitment to 2035 Vision

Africa, China reaffirm commitment to 2035 Vision

Africa and China have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision. The initiative aims to build a community with a shared future anchored in peace, sustainable growth, and...

Owner:  Samuel Ogundipe
Modern infrastructure financing: Bridging Nigeria’s infrastructure gap through innovative and sustainable financing models
Futures_Past Brings Southern African Archives To Life Through Immersive Storytelling

Futures_Past Brings Southern African Archives To Life Through Immersive Storytelling

Six institutions, six powerful histories, and a call to artists to reimagine heritage with immersive arts The Embassy of France in South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi, in partnership with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Electric...

Owner:  Teresa Clarke
African leaders are transactional, blocking development on continent: Wike

African leaders are transactional, blocking development on continent: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Africa cannot achieve development under a system of “transactional leadership”. Mr Wike said this while delivering a keynote address titled ‘Reimagining Africa’s Leadership and Investment’ at the 2025 Innovate Africa...

Owner:  Samuel Ogundipe
“Africa cannot evolve through transactional leadership” – Wike

“Africa cannot evolve through transactional leadership” – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that Africa’s dream of genuine development will remain elusive as long as leadership across the continent remains transactional and self-serving. Wike made this assertion...

Owner:  Tom Chiahemen
Africa Records 54% Drop In Type 2 Poliovirus Cases, 200 Million Children Vaccinated In 2025
Innovative Push Drives Revenue Growth By 63%, Lafarge Africa Says

Innovative Push Drives Revenue Growth By 63%, Lafarge Africa Says

Lafarge Africa Plc has reported a 63 per cent revenue growth for the first nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Company’s results released on the Nigerian Exchange showed that revenue grew to N780.48 billion for the first nine months of 2025,...

Owner:  Zainab Nda-Isaiah
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