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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Official handover of the G20 presidency to the US will take place in the coming week

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said since the US had assigned a chargé d’affaires to the handover, an equivalent level official would represent South Africa

  • Aarti Bhana
3 min read
If climate finance is not grant-based and additional, governments may be forced to cut equity-enhancing programmes such as primary healthcare, maternal and child health and essential medicines, the report said.

African governments face impossible trade-offs between debt and climate crisis

New research reveals that 10 African countries prioritise climate action despite severe fiscal constraints

  • Sheree Bega
5 min read
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Africa is key to solving global crises, says B20 SA leader

Anthony Costa says the continent has a seat at the table to share solutions for growing regional trade

  • Des Erasmus
8 min read
Growing discontent: People queue during Botswana’s elections in October. (Themba Hadebe/AP)

Africa poised for growth despite persistent problems

The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts

  • Eyaaz
6 min read