The Africa CSO G20 Climate, Energy & Sustainable Finance Network (ACG20) says the second Global Tipping Points Report has confirmed that the world has already breached its first major climate tipping point, the widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs. 

The network highlights the urgent need for transformative climate justice and stronger financial commitments from the world’s wealthiest nations, particularly the G20. ACG20 has called for immediate action to accelerate a people-centred Just Energy Transition (JET) and urged G20 member countries to ensure these transitions are equitable and non-exploitative.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Kuda Manjonjo, a Just Transition Advisor at Powershift Africa, one of the organisations within the ACG20 Network.

The Africa CSO G20 Climate, Energy &amp; Sustainable Finance Network (ACG20) says the second Global Tipping Points Report has confirmed that the world has already breached its first major climate tipping point, the widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs.&nbsp;
The network highlights the urgent need for transformative climate justice and stronger financial commitments from the world&rsquo;s wealthiest nations, particularly the G20. ACG20 has called for immediate action to accelerate a people-centred Just Energy Transition (JET) and urged G20 member countries to ensure these transitions are equitable and non-exploitative.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Kuda Manjonjo, a Just Transition Advisor at Powershift Africa, one of the organisations within the ACG20 Network.

G20: Africa CSO G20 Climate, Energy & Sustainable Finance Network calls for acceleration of a people-centred Just Energy Transition

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.
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.

G20: Women20 Summit urges G20 leaders to prioritise policies that advance s gender equality and women's economic empowerment

As the Group of Twenty (G20) countries continue to seek solutions to migration challenges linked to legal pathways, displaced populations, and ageing workforces in many member states, new digital visa systems, employment policies for foreign nationals, and enhanced border security measures are being rolled out. Against this backdrop, ensuring that the voices of those most affected are heard has never been more important.

The Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards (AIA) is set to host the Immigration-20 (I-20) Summit on 9–10 October 2025, amplifying the perspectives of immigrants and refugees in global policy dialogues. The AIA argues that immigration should be positioned as a catalyst for economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development within the G20 framework.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Gardas spoke to Tebo Gordon Nwanjang, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of the Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards.

As the Group of Twenty (G20) countries continue to seek solutions to migration challenges linked to legal pathways, displaced populations, and ageing workforces in many member states, new digital visa systems, employment policies for foreign nationals, and enhanced border security measures are being rolled out. Against this backdrop, ensuring that the voices of those most affected are heard has never been more important.
The Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards (AIA) is set to host the Immigration-20 (I-20) Summit on 9&ndash;10 October 2025, amplifying the perspectives of immigrants and refugees in global policy dialogues. The AIA argues that immigration should be positioned as a catalyst for economic growth, social cohesion, and sustainable development within the G20 framework.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Gardas spoke to Tebo Gordon Nwanjang, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Owner of the Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards.

G20: Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards (AIA) to host the Immigration-20 (I-20) Summit

As South Africa’s Women’s Month draws to a close, our G20 feature today turns to a powerful gathering that places women at the heart of Africa’s economic future, the Women to Africa Summit.

Standard Bank, in collaboration with the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group, will on August 29, 2025, host a summit bringing together policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss strategies for advancing women’s participation in Africa’s economic growth.

The G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa Summit aims to highlight the role of women in driving sustainable development and strengthening Africa’s position in the global economy.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Lindeka Dzedze, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Global Markets at Standard Bank Group.

As South Africa&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Month draws to a close, our G20 feature today turns to a powerful gathering that places women at the heart of Africa&rsquo;s economic future, the Women to Africa Summit.
Standard Bank, in collaboration with the G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group, will on August 29, 2025, host a summit bringing together policymakers, business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss strategies for advancing women&rsquo;s participation in Africa&rsquo;s economic growth.
The G20 Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa Summit aims to highlight the role of women in driving sustainable development and strengthening Africa&rsquo;s position in the global economy.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Lindeka Dzedze, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Global Markets at Standard Bank Group.

G20: Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa Summit

South Africa's (SA) National Treasury and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) are jointly supporting cross-border infrastructure in Africa through the "Legacy Initiative: The Ubuntu Approach," a priority project under South Africa's G20 Infrastructure Working Group.

The G20: PIC Perspective paper, Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to Fund Infrastructure on the Continent, notes that infrastructure financing in Africa faces several challenges, especially weak creditworthiness and poor project structuring, which hinder investment.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Lungile Mashele, co-author of the paper "Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to Fund Infrastructure on the Continent.

South Africa's (SA) National Treasury and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) are jointly supporting cross-border infrastructure in Africa through the "Legacy Initiative: The Ubuntu Approach," a priority project under South Africa's G20 Infrastructure Working Group.
The G20: PIC Perspective paper, Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to Fund Infrastructure on the Continent, notes that infrastructure financing in Africa faces several challenges, especially weak creditworthiness and poor project structuring, which hinder investment.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Lungile Mashele, co-author of the paper "Using Listed and Unlisted Financial Instruments to Fund Infrastructure on the Continent.

G20: Listed, Unlisted Financial Instruments as an option for funding Infrastructure in Africa 

G20  Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.

The Finance Track meeting is focusing on fostering global economic stability, while enhancing international financial cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges. Key among the issues impacting on the economies of African countries was the debt burden. In Previous meetings, there were calls  for the G20 countries to encourage credit rating agencies to enhance the transparency of their rating methodologies and models.

Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director General at South Africa's National Treasury.

G20 &nbsp;Finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa.
The Finance Track meeting is focusing on fostering global economic stability, while enhancing international financial cooperation and addressing pressing global challenges. Key among the issues impacting on the economies of African countries was the debt burden. In Previous meetings, there were calls &nbsp;for the G20 countries to encourage credit rating agencies to enhance the transparency of their rating methodologies and models.
Thami Ngubeni and Ashraf Garda spoke to Dr Duncan Pieterse, Director General at South Africa's National Treasury.

G20 Finance Ministers meet to address pressing global challenges

The Chairperson of the C20 under the G20, Thulani Tshefuta, says that during a challenging geopolitical climate and increasing trade uncertainty, the C20 is pushing for a people-centred development agenda that prioritises inclusive economic transformation over economic dominance. Tshefuta was speaking at a C20 media briefing held earlier today in Pretoria. The meeting took place under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability." Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more…

The Chairperson of the C20 under the G20, Thulani Tshefuta, says that during a challenging geopolitical climate and increasing trade uncertainty, the C20 is pushing for a people-centred development agenda that prioritises inclusive economic transformation over economic dominance. Tshefuta was speaking at a C20 media briefing held earlier today in Pretoria. The meeting took place under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability." Channel Africa business reporter Innocent Semosa has more&hellip;

Civil 20 pushes for a people-centred development agenda that prioritises inclusive economic transformation over economic dominance

As we continue with our G20 coverage, today we are looking at the work South Africa has to do ahead of the summit in November. Since the country took over the G20 presidency, there have been 13 working groups that met to come up with South Africa's G20 priorities. The G20 working groups are made up of government officials, international organisations and civil society to collectively shape the G20's approach to issues requiring international cooperation. Ashraf Garda and Thabiso Lehoko spoke to a Specialist Researcher at SABC News, Velemseni Mthiyane.

As we continue with our G20 coverage, today we are looking at the work South Africa has to do ahead of the summit in November. Since the country took over the G20 presidency, there have been 13 working groups that met to come up with South Africa's G20 priorities. The G20 working groups are made up of government officials, international organisations and civil society to collectively shape the G20's approach to issues requiring international cooperation. Ashraf Garda and Thabiso Lehoko spoke to a Specialist Researcher at SABC News, Velemseni Mthiyane.

SA finalised priorities ahead of the November G20 meeting

Russia's G20 Sherpa, Svetlana Lukash, says the country is positioning itself within the G20 framework to support developing regions-particularly Africa-in key areas such as energy security, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience. She adds that, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions, Russia sees its current economic cooperation with African nations as a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships and explore new avenues for collaboration. Channel Africa's Business reporter, Innocent Semosa filed this report.

Russia's G20 Sherpa, Svetlana Lukash, says the country is positioning itself within the G20 framework to support developing regions-particularly Africa-in key areas such as energy security, infrastructure investment, and climate resilience. She adds that, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions, Russia sees its current economic cooperation with African nations as a valuable opportunity to strengthen partnerships and explore new avenues for collaboration. Channel Africa's Business reporter, Innocent Semosa filed this report.

Russia's G20 Sherpa Pledges Support for Africa on Energy, Infrastructure, and Climate Resilience

South Africa's National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), hosted the High-Level G20 Intergovernmental Roundtable in Sandton, Johannesburg on Friday to ensure young people were not left behind as the government prepares to host the dubbed Äfrican G20 in November this year. The NYDA is a government entity established to mainstream youth development and address the challenges faced by young people. It brought together youth and professionals, international partners, and policymakers to deliberate on inclusive development pathways and generational equity. Our reporter Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and spoke  to the deputy director at the NYDA Karabo Mohale and started asking her about the purpose of the event.

South Africa's National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), hosted the High-Level G20 Intergovernmental Roundtable in Sandton, Johannesburg on Friday to ensure young people were not left behind as the government prepares to host the dubbed &Auml;frican G20 in November this year. The NYDA is a government entity established to mainstream youth development and address the challenges faced by young people. It brought together youth and professionals, international partners, and policymakers to deliberate on inclusive development pathways and generational equity. Our reporter Dimakatso Leshoro attended the event and spoke &nbsp;to the deputy director at the NYDA Karabo Mohale and started asking her about the purpose of the event.

SA's NYDA Hosts G20 Intergovernmental Youth Roundtable Ahead of African G20 Summit

South Africa (SA) hosts the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, for the first time the gathering takes place on African soil in 2025.

South Africa (SA) hosts the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, for the first time the gathering takes place on African soil in 2025.

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