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.

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

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.

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

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