South Africa Thrives & Chiefs Break Drought
May’s Biggest Sports Stories – Team South Africa & Kaizer Chiefs By Koketso Mamabolo South Africa Dominates World Relay Championship Team South Africa topped the medal table at the World Relay Championship in Guangzhou, China with three medals, two gold and one bronze on the 11th of May with impressive performances from both the men’s […]
Africa Day 2025
Africa Day on 25 May is celebrated throughout the continent and internationally. It is intended to take stock and acknowledge the continent’s fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as to celebrate the progress that Africa has made in its development, while reflecting on the common challenges that the continent faces. The day is also used to celebrate the continent’s rich heritage, diverse languages, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds that make up its people. With 54 countries and over 2000 languages spoken, one can imagine the richness of this diversity and wealth of history, knowledge and traditions.
Digital Innovation Challenge 2025
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is not just a landmark agreement designed to enhance intra-African trade; it’s also a significant driver of Africa’s digital transformation. In recent months, AfCFTA has focused on digital innovation, launching its Digital Innovation Challenge for 2025.
African Union Commission – New Leadership at The Helm
The African Union Commission (AUC) plays a central role in the day-to-day management of the AU. Members of the Commission include the Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson, six Commissioners, and staff members. It is based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Among other responsibilities, the AUC:
– Represents the Union and defends its interests
– Elaborates draft common positions of the Union
– Prepares strategic plans and studies for the consideration of the Executive Council
– Coordinates and harmonises the programmes and policies of the Union with those of the Regional Economic Communities, and ensures the mainstreaming of gender in all programmes and activities
Trade and Investment In Africa – Letter From The President
In his letter to the country, penned on 12 May, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa focused on deepening trade and investment ties across Africa. This week President Ramaphosa is attending the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, promoting South Africa’s potential as a premier investment and trade destination.
Dr Ramokgopa – A Determined Champion In The Green Economy
South Africa’s journey toward energy security and a green economy has found a determined champion in Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the country’s first full-time Minister of Electricity and Energy. With deep roots in public service and a professional foundation in civil engineering, Dr Ramokgopa brings both technical credibility and political foresight to one of the country’s most critical portfolios. Now leading a wave of renewable energy programmes and private sector-driven grid expansion, he spearheads the transition to a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive energy future for South Africa.
Central Energy Fund – Addressing Oil Imports
South Africa is a net importer of oil – i.e. we import more than we export – with our dependence on imported oil having increased significantly over the last 3 years, mainly due to the decline in domestic refining capacity. Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Angola, Ghana and the US constitute our main suppliers – although with the Trump tariff scenario, the US’s continued status as a provider is unclear. In 2023, South Africa relied on imports for 61% of its petroleum product supply, with refined petroleum products coming mainly from the United Arab Emirates, India, and Oman.
Paternal Leave – South Africa Sets The Pace In Africa
South Africa has taken a bold step towards gender equality in parenting with a landmark High Court judgment that could transform how families experience the arrival of a child. In a move that positions the country as a leader on the African continent, the court has ruled that both parents should be allowed to share the four months of parental leave previously reserved only for mothers. While the judgment still awaits confirmation by the Constitutional Court, the implications are already being felt in public discourse, company policy, and advocacy for family rights.
Energy Council of South Africa
The Energy Council of South Africa is a CEO led initiative that brings together key public and private sector companies, industry and professional associations, and finance institutions that actively and significantly participate across the energy sector. Established in 2021 the Council plays a leading and collaborative role in the development and transition of the country’s energy sector, with its purpose being to ‘enable a thriving and sustainable energy sector supporting inclusive economic growth.’
Gerda Steyn’s Great Run To The Top
One day a 24-year-old quantity surveyor from the Free State laced up her takkies to join a running a club in Dubai. She was hoping to meet people and make friends. Little did Gerda Steyn know that she had written the first letter of her name into South African road running history. That was in 2014. She came 14th in her first Comrades, only two years after she first fell in love with running. Four years later she burst onto the scene, winning the Two Oceans marathon.