The Women20 South Africa Summit that took place earlier this week urged G20 leaders to prioritise policies promoting entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and access to education and healthcare for women and girls worldwide. 

The Women20 engagement group advances gender equality and women's economic empowerment, offering a platform for diverse women to advocate for relevant policies and programmes.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to the founder and CEO of Crtve Development, Dr Okito Wedi.

The Women20 South Africa Summit that took place earlier this week urged G20 leaders to prioritise policies promoting entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and access to education and healthcare for women and girls worldwide.&nbsp;
The Women20 engagement group advances gender equality and women's economic empowerment, offering a platform for diverse women to advocate for relevant policies and programmes.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to the founder and CEO of Crtve Development, Dr Okito Wedi.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.

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G20 Women20 Summit calls on leaders to prioritise gender equality and women’s economic empowerment

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa&rsquo;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Latest market developments with Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.


In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.
 In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Bank of Namibia and SARB sign revised MoU to strengthen institutional cooperation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America&rsquo;s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

G20 Women20 Summit calls on leaders to prioritise gender equality and women’s economic empowerment

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