insert_link South Africa Global business leaders eye Africa at B20 Summit Cas Coovadia Business leaders from around the world are convening in Johannesburg today for the B20 Summit, signalling a pivotal moment for Africa’s role in global economic policymaking. Cas Coovadia, B20 Sherpa, told the SABC that this year’s summit places Africa’s agenda front and centre, not just South Africa’s interests. He emphasised that the business community has crafted 30 evidence-based policy recommendations — developed across eight task forces — to […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Showcases Green Hydrogen Potential at Summit Windhoek hosted the conclusion of the three-day Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025, focusing on Africa’s green hydrogen prospects. Discussions centered on investments, technology, and strategic partnerships, while deals including Toyota Tsusho and HyIron emphasized Namibia’s increasing influence in the global hydrogen market. Angie Scholtz reports. today12 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay North Port expansion to create jobs and support green industry Sealing the agreement with a handshake are Mr Jacques Vandermerien, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp Bruges International with Mr Andrew Kanime, Chief Executive Officer of Namport, and Mr Mario Lievens, Course Programme Director at the Flanders Port Training Center (Photo: Namport) Namport and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have reaffirmed their partnership to develop Walvis Bay’s North Port. The project will begin with the construction of a […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU businesses eye Namibia’s green hydrogen opportunities Delegation of the European Union to Namibia pavilion at Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: Facebook EU) European businesses have seen increased opportunities in Namibia’s growing green hydrogen sector. Deputy Head of Mission with the European Union, Ian de Pont said Namibia and the European Union already share a long-standing trade relationship. Speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to Future Media News, de Pont pointed to planned partnerships […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocates for green industrialisation S.A's Cyril Ramaphosa at the G20 summit advocated for green industrialisation and investment in critical minerals to drive sustainable development. In his keynote address, he urged G20 leaders to support efforts that ensure the benefits of these minerals are shared globally, benefiting both the Global South and North. Ramaphosa said investing in green industries and minerals is key to addressing climate change and driving inclusive economic growth: today21 February, 2025
