When team South Africa appear at the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, they will come with an uncommonly strong message. The high-powered team, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa himself, will have in their arsenal a slew of opportunities that they can showcase to the global movers and shakers who will have assembled in the Swiss Mountain resort. Continue reading ➡

As the world’s population passes the 8bn mark, global food security is attracting increased attention. Rising demand for food coupled with growing environmental pressures is placing more strain on already stretched international food supply chains. Africa’s role in meeting these challenges is crucial as the continent not only has the most rapidly growing population but also the greatest untapped agricultural potential. Continue reading ➡

Small businesses are the mainstay of modern economies across the planet. The World Bank has stated that small enterprises represent about 90% of businesses and create more than 50% of employment worldwide. Continue reading ➡

November’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (Cop27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, placed the spotlight on the growing threat posed by climate change and the urgent need to ramp up investments in green energy solutions. Continue reading ➡