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African Mining Week (AMW) to Feature Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Malawi, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) Ministers

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As more African governments introduce investor-friendly laws to enhance mining frameworks, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025 will bring together several African mining ministers to showcase opportunities across their jurisdictions.

Confirmed ministerial participants include Martin Gama Abucha, Minister of Mining, South Sudan (https://apo-opa.co/4fYrotI); Winston Chitando, Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Zimbabwe; Kenneth Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma, Minister of Mining, Malawi (https://apo-opa.co/4gckcdJ); Khadidja Hassane Abdoulaye, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Mines and Geology, Chad; Teddy Lwamba, Minister of Hydraulic Resources and Electricity, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); Emmanuel Kofi Buah, Ghana’s Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.

AMW will feature the Ministerial Forum which will include South Sudan’s Abucha, Zimbabwe’s Chitando, Malawi’s Ng’oma, Ghana’s Buah and Egypt’s Badawi. The forum will highlight how strategic policies, investment incentives and infrastructure plans are accelerating beneficiation and industrialization across Africa. Malawi is emerging as a key player in critical minerals, securing $12 billion in Chinese investments in June 2025 alone – reflecting growing investor confidence and the country’s resource potential. South Sudan, for its part, is experiencing a surge in international interest, partnering with investors from Russia, Qatar, the U.S., and South Africa to advance geological mapping and exploration efforts. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe continues to strengthen its position as a key global supplier of lithium, with new project launches and investments. Ghana is implementing a five-pillar strategy to strengthen its position as Africa’s largest gold producer and the world’s sixth largest while a five-pillar strategy – led by Minister Badawi – seeks to unlock Egypt’s gold, potash and phosphate potential.

With the World Bank estimating that Africa’s mining sector could generate an additional $2 billion in revenue and create 3.8 million new jobs by 2030 through localized value addition, AMW 2025 arrives at a critical moment. Chad’s Abdoulaye will join a panel titled Africa’s Mineral Future: A Roadmap Toward Sustainable Growth and Value Creation which will highlight strategies to boost sustainable development in the sector. Meanwhile, DRC’s Lwamba will feature in the Cobalt Opportunity: DRC’s Strategic Position in the EV Revolution panel, emphasizing the country’s strategic role in the global energy transition and its efforts to leverage energy infrastructure to unlock its estimated $24 trillion in mineral wealth.

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About African Mining Week:
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025 conference from October 1-3 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com

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Sénatrice Dr. Rasha Kelej a rencontré le Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être Familial de Maurice pour partager l’impact de leurs programmes visant à résoudre des problèmes sociaux cruciaux tels que le soutien à l’éducation des filles et la lutte contre la violence sexiste dans le pays

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

  • Lors de sa visite dans le pays, la CEO de la Fondation Merck a également rencontré le Président de Maurice pour partager l’impact de leurs 100 bourses d’études pour les médecins mauriciens, en partenariat avec le Ministère de la Santé.
  • Dr. Rasha Kelej, lors de sa rencontre avec le Président de Maurice, a renforcé le partenariat visant à améliorer l’accès à des soins de santé innovants et équitables et à autonomiser les femmes dans les STEM.

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), la branche philanthropique de Merck KGaA Allemagne, a rencontré l’Honorable Mme Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être Familial, lors d’une réunion de haut niveau, afin de partager l’impact de leurs programmes et de souligner leur engagement à long terme pour résoudre les problèmes sociaux critiques à Maurice.

Au cours de sa visite, elle a également rencontré S.E. M. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Président de la République de Maurice, afin de partager l’impact de leurs 100 bourses d’études pour les médecins mauriciens en partenariat avec le Ministère de la Santé et de souligner leur engagement à long terme pour transformer les soins de santé publics à Maurice.

Sénatrice, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO de la Fondation Merck et Présidente de la Campagne « Plus Qu’une Mère », a souligné : « Ce fut un grand honneur de rencontrer l’Honorable Mme Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille, et de partager avec elle l’impact de notre partenariat et de nos programmes depuis 2017 qui visent à transformer les soins aux patients, à renforcer les capacités des soins de santé et des médias, à autonomiser les femmes dans les STEM, à soutenir l’éducation des filles et à sensibiliser aux problèmes sociaux et sanitaires à Maurice et dans le reste de l’Afrique.

Je suis très heureuse d’annoncer qu’en collaboration avec le Ministère de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille, nous lançons notre programme « Éduquer Linda » dans le pays, dans le cadre duquel nous soutiendrons l’éducation de 20 écolières mauriciennes brillantes mais défavorisées, jusqu’à l’obtention de leur diplôme. Grâce à cela, nous leur donnerons les moyens de terminer leurs études et d’atteindre leur plein potentiel. »

La Fondation Merck a accordé 100 bourses à des médecins mauriciens dans 42 spécialités essentielles et mal desservies.

« Lors de ma rencontre avec S.E. M. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Président de la République de Maurice, nous avons également évoqué la possibilité de dispenser des formations spécialisées aux médecins mauriciens dans des domaines innovants et émergents tels que la Thérapie par Cellules Souches en Pathologie, Traitement par Cellules CAR-T, L’IA en Radiologie, Radiothérapie et Oncologie Médicale, Oncologie Chirurgicale Robotisée, Neurologie, Néphrologie, Urologie et Neurochirurgie. Nous sommes fermement déterminés à collaborer étroitement avec le Ministère de la Santé pour améliorer l’accès à des solutions de santé innovantes et équitables », a ajouté le Dr. Kelej. 

Les 100 bourses d’études destinées aux médecins mauriciens locaux ont été attribuées pour des Diplômes Post-Universitaires d’un an et des Masters de deux ans dans de nombreuses spécialités essentielles, notamment la Fertilité, Embryologie, Soins Sexuels et Reproductifs, Oncologie, Prévention Cardiovasculaire, Diabète, Endocrinologie, Médecine Aiguë, Pneumologie, Gastroentérologie, Dermatologie, Neuroimagerie pour la Recherche, Soins Sexuels et Reproductifs, Microbiologie Clinique et Maladies Infectieuses, Médecine Interne, Médecine d’Urgence Pédiatrique, Ophtalmologie, Chirurgie Laparoscopique, Soins Intensifs, Médecine Néonatale, Psychiatrie, Médecine Familiale, Cytopathologie Avancée et bien d’autres.

À ce jour, la Fondation Merck a accordé plus de 2 280 bourses à de jeunes médecins de 52 pays dans 44 spécialités essentielles et mal desservies, dont beaucoup sont devenus les premiers spécialistes de leur pays.

Lors de sa visite, la CEO de la Fondation Merck a également rencontré les hauts fonctionnaires du Cabinet du Ministre de la Santé de l’île Maurice.

La Fondation Merck a également organisé la 4ème édition de sa Formation des Médias sur la Santé pour les représentants des médias mauriciens, en partenariat avec le Ministère de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille de Maurice. Cette formation visait à souligner le rôle important des médias pour influencer la société et créer un changement culturel afin de répondre à un large éventail de questions sociales et sanitaires, telles que : la lutte contre la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, le soutien à l’éducation des filles, l’autonomisation des femmes, mettre fin au mariage des enfants, mettre fin aux MGF, la lutte contre les violences basées sur le genre, et la sensibilisation sur le diabète et à l’hypertension. Elle était coprésidée par la CEO de la Fondation Merck et le Ministre de l’Égalité des Genres et du Bien-être de la Famille de Maurice.

Au cours de la formation, l’Appel à Candidatures pour 8 prix importants de la Fondation Merck a été lancé pour les médias, les musiciens, les créateurs de mode, les cinéastes, les étudiants et les nouveaux talents potentiels dans ces domaines.

Les Prix Annoncés Sont :

  1. Prix de Reconnaissance des Médias Africains de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Les représentants des médias et les étudiants en journalisme sont invités à présenter leur travail pour sensibiliser à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.

  1. Prix de la Mode de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025, en partenariat avec l’Académie du Design et de l’Innovation, Maurice : Tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour délivrer des messages forts et influents afin de sensibiliser à un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.

  1. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025 : Tous les cinéastes africains, les étudiants des institutions de formation cinématographique ou les jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un film long ou court, qu’il s’agisse d’un drame, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame pour délivrer des messages forts et influents pour aborder un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants, tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.

  1. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Plus Qu’une Mère » 2025 : Tous les chanteurs et artistes musicaux africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but d’aborder un ou plusieurs des problèmes sociaux suivants tels que : Briser la stigmatisation liée à l’infertilité, Soutenir l’éducation des filles, Autonomisation des femmes, Mettre fin au mariage des enfants, Mettre fin aux MGF et/ou Mettre fin aux violences sexistes à tous les niveaux.

Date limite de soumission : 30 septembre 2025.

  1. Prix Reconnaissance des Médias de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025, en partenariat avec Media Trust Board, Maurice : Les représentants des médias sont invités à présenter leur travail à travers des messages forts et influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain et sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.

  1. Prix de Mode de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025, en partenariat avec l’Académie du Design et de l’Innovation, Maurice : Tous les étudiants et créateurs de mode africains sont invités à créer et à partager des créations pour délivrer des messages forts et influents afin de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.

  1. Prix du Film de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025 : Tous les cinéastes africains, les étudiants des institutions de formation cinématographique ou les jeunes talents d’Afrique sont invités à créer et à partager un FILM long ou court, qu’il s’agisse d’une fiction, d’un documentaire ou d’un docudrame délivrant des messages influents pour promouvoir un mode de vie sain, sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.

  1. Prix de la Chanson de la Fondation Merck « Diabètes & Hypertension » 2025 : Tous les chanteurs et artistes de musique africains sont invités à créer et à partager une CHANSON dans le but de promouvoir un mode de vie sain et de sensibiliser sur la prévention et le dépistage précoce du Diabète et de l’Hypertension.

Date limite de soumission : 30 octobre 2025.

Les candidatures pour les prix ci-dessus peuvent nous être envoyées à l’adresse : submit@merck-foundation.com

Pour plus d’informations sur les prix, veuillez consulter notre site web :

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La Fondation Merck se consacre à l’amélioration des résultats sociaux et sanitaires pour les communautés dans le besoin. Bien qu’elle collabore avec divers partenaires, y compris des gouvernements, pour atteindre ses objectifs humanitaires, la fondation reste strictement neutre sur le plan politique. Elle ne s’engage pas et ne soutient pas d’activités, d’élections ou de régimes politiques, se focalise uniquement sur sa mission d’élever l’humanité et d’améliorer le bien-être tout en maintenant une position strictement apolitique dans toutes ses activités.

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Senadora Dra. Rasha Kelej reúne-se com a Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar das Ilhas Maurícias para partilhar o impacto dos seus programas no enfrentamento de questões sociais críticas, como o apoio à educação de meninas e o fim da violência do género no País

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

  • Durante a visita ao País, a CEO da Fundação Merck também manteve encontro com o Presidente das Maurícias para partilhar o impacto das suas 100 Bolsas de Estudo para Médicos Maurícias em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde.
  • A Dra. Rasha Kelej, durante o seu encontro com o Presidente das Maurícias, fortaleceu a parceria para melhorar o acesso a cuidados de saúde inovadores e equitativos e empoderar mulheres em STEM.

Senadora, Drª. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck (www.Merck-Foundation.com), o braço filantrópico da Merck KGaA Alemanha manteve encontro com Sua Excelência, a Sr.ª Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar durante uma reunião de alto nível, para partilhar o impacto dos seus programas e sublinhar o seu compromisso a longo prazo para abordar questões sociais críticas nas Maurícias.

Durante a sua visita, ela também manteve encontro com S.E. o SR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Presidente da República das Maurícias, para partilhar o impacto das suas 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos mauricianos em parceria com o Ministério da Saúde e sublinhar o seu compromisso de longo prazo para transformar os cuidados de saúde públicos nas Maurícias.

Senadora, Dra. Rasha Kelej, CEO da Fundação Merck e Presidente da Campanha “Mais do Que uma Mãe” enfatizou: “Foi uma grande honra manter encontro Sua Excelência, a Sra. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar e partilhar com ela o impacto de nossa parceria e programas desde 2017, que visam transformar o atendimento ao paciente, desenvolver capacidade de saúde e mídia, empoderar mulheres em STEM, apoiar a educação de meninas e aumentar a conscientização sobre questões sociais e de saúde nas Maurícias e no resto da África.

Estou muito feliz em partilhar que juntas com a Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar, estamos a lançar o Programa Educar Linda no País, como parte do qual apoiaremos a educação de 20 estudantes mauricianas de alto desempenho, porém carentes, até a sua formatura. Com isso, as capacitaremos a concluir os seus estudos e atingir o seu pleno potencial. ”

A Fundação Merck concedeu 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos mauricianos em 42 especialidades críticas e carentes.

“Durante o encontro com S.E. o SR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, Presidente da República das Maurícias, também discutimos a possibilidade de oferecer treinamento especializado para médicos mauricianos em áreas inovadoras e emergentes, como Terapia com Células-Tronco em patologia, tratamento com células T CAR, IA em Radiologia, Radioterapia e Oncologia Médica, Oncologia Cirúrgica Robótica, Neurologia, Nefrologia, Urologia e Neurocirurgia. Estamos fortemente comprometidos em trabalhar em estreita colaboração com o Ministério da Saúde para melhorar o acesso a soluções de saúde inovadoras e equitativas”, acrescentou a Dra. Kelej. 

As 100 bolsas de estudo para médicos locais das Maurícias foram fornecidas para Diploma de Pós-Graduação de Um Ano e Mestrados de Dois Anos em muitas especialidades críticas, incluindo Fertilidade, Embriologia, Cuidados Sexuais e Reprodutivos, Oncologia, Cardiovascular Preventiva, Diabetes, Endocrinologia, Medicina Aguda, Respiratória, Gastroenterologia, Dermatologia, Neuroimagem para Investigação, Cuidados Sexuais e Reprodutivos, Microbiologia Clínica e doenças infecciosas, Medicina Interna, Medicina de Emergência Pediátrica, Oftalmologia, Habilidades Cirúrgicas Laparoscópicas, Cuidados Críticos, Medicina Neonatal, Psiquiatria, Medicina de Família, Citopatologia Avançada e muito mais.

A Fundação Merck já concedeu mais de 2280 bolsas de estudo a jovens medicos de 52 países em 44 especialidades críticas e carentes, com muitos deles a tornar-se nos primeiros especialistas nos seus países.

Durante a sua visita, a CEO da Fundação Merck também manteve encontro com altos funcionários do Gabinete de Sua Excelência, Ministra da Saúde, Maurícias.

A Fundação Merck também realizou a 4ª Edição do Treinamento em Mídia da saúde para os representantes da mídia mauriciana em parceria com a Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar. A sessão de treinamento foi realizada para enfatizar o importante papel que a mídia desempenha na influência da sociedade e na criação de uma mudança cultural, com o objectivo de abordar uma ampla gama de questões sociais e de saúde, como: Quebrar o Estigma da Infertilidade, Apoiar a Educação de Meninas, Empoderamento Feminino, Acabar com o Casamento Infantil, Acabar com a MGF, Acabar com a VBG e Conscientizar sobre a Diabetes e a Hipertensão. A sessão foi co-presidida pela CEO da Fundação Merck e Ministra da Igualdade do Género e Bem-Estar Familiar.

Durante a sessão de treinamento, foi anunciada a Chamada de candidaturas para 8 importantes prémios da Fundação Merck de Jornalismo, Canção, Moda, Cinema, para estudantes, e novos talentos com potencial nessas áreas.

Os prémios anunciados são:

  1. Prémio de Jornalismo África Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025, em parceria com a Media Trust Board, Maurícias: Representantes da mídia e estudantes de mídia são convidados a apresentar o seu trabalho para aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: acabar com o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025.

  1.  Prémio de Moda Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025, em parceria com Academy of Design and Innovation, Maurícias: Todos os estudantes e estilistas de moda africanos são convidados a criar e partilhar designs para transmitir mensagens fortes e influentes para aumentar a conscientização sobre uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: quebrar o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025.

  1. Prémio do Cinema Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025: Todos os cineastas africanos, estudantes de instituições de treinamento em produção cinematográfica ou jovens talentos da África são convidados a criar e compartilhar um FILME longo ou curto, seja drama, documentário ou docudrama, para transmitir mensagens fortes e influentes para abordar uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: quebrar o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025.

  1. Prémio da Canção Fundação Merck “Mais do Que uma Mãe” 2025: Todos os cantores e artistas musicais africanos são convidados a criar e partilhar uma MÚSICA com o objectivo de abordar uma ou mais das seguintes questões sociais, como: acabar com o estigma da infertilidade, apoiar a educação de meninas, empoderamento feminino, acabar com o casamento infantil, acabar com a MGF e/ou acabar com a VBG em todos os níveis.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de setembro de 2025.

  1. Prémio de Jornalismo Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”, em parceria com a Media Trust Board, Maurícias: Representantes da mídia são convidados a apresentar seu trabalho por meio de mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

  1. Prémio de Moda Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”, em parceria com a Academia de Design e Inovação, Maurício: Todos os estudantes e designers de moda africanos são convidados a criar e compartilhar designs para transmitir mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e detecção precoce de diabetes e hipertensão.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

  1. Prémio do Cinema Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão: Todos os cineastas africanos, estudantes de instituições de formação cinematográfica ou jovens talentos de África são convidados a criar e partilhar um FILME longo ou curto, seja drama, documentário ou docudrama que transmitam mensagens fortes e influentes para promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a consciencialização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

  1. Prémio da Canção Fundação Merck 2025 “Diabetes & Hipertensão”: Todos os cantores e artistas musicais africanos são convidados a criar e partilhar uma MÚSICA com o objectivo de promover um estilo de vida saudável e aumentar a conscientização sobre a prevenção e a detecção precoce da diabetes e da hipertensão.

Data limite para submissão: 30 de outubro de 2025.

As inscrições para os prémios acima podem ser enviadas para nós em:

submit@merck-foundation.com

Para obter informações sobre os prémios acima, visite o nosso site:

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Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej met the Mauritius Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare to share the impact of their programs to address critical social issues like supporting girl education and Ending Gender Based Violence

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  • During the visit to the country, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Mauritius President to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health.
  • Dr. Rasha Kelej during her meeting with the Mauritius President, strengthened partnership to improve access to innovative and equitable healthcare and Empower Women in STEM.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany met Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare during a high-level meeting, to share the impact of their programs and underscore their long-term commitment to address critical social issues in Mauritius.

During her visit, she also met H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, to share the impact of their 100 Scholarships for Mauritian Doctors in partnership with Ministry of Health and underscore their long-term commitment to transform public healthcare in Mauritius.

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign emphasized, “It was a great honor to meet Hon’ble Ms. Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare and share with her the impact of our partnership and programs since 2017 that aim to transform patient care, build healthcare and media capacity, to empower women in STEM, support girl education and raise awareness about social and health issues in Mauritius and the rest of Africa.

I am very happy to share that together with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, we are launching our Educating Linda Program in the country, as a part of which we will be supporting the education of 20 high performing yet underprivileged Mauritian schoolgirls, till they graduate. Through this, we will be empowering them to complete their studies and reach their full potential.”

Merck Foundation has provided 100 scholarships for Mauritian doctors in 42 critical and under-served specialties.

“During my meeting with H.E. MR. DHARAMBEER GOKHOOL, The President of Republic of Mauritius, we also discussed the possibility of providing specialized training for Mauritian doctors in innovative and emerging fields such as Stem Cell Therapy in pathology, CAR T-cell treatment, AI in Radiology, Radiotherapy and Medical Oncology, Robotic Surgical Oncology, Neurology, Nephrology, Urology, and Neurosurgery. We are strongly committed to work closely with Ministry of Health to improve access to innovative and equitable healthcare solutions”, added Dr. Kelej. 

The 100 scholarships for local Mauritian Doctors have been provided for One-Year PG Diploma and Two-year Master Degrees in many critical specialties including Fertility, Embryology, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Oncology, Preventative Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Acute Medicine, Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Neuroimaging for Research, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Clinical Microbiology and infectious diseases, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Ophthalmology, Laparoscopic Surgical Skills, Critical Care, Neonatal Medicine, Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Advanced Cytopathology and many more.

Merck Foundation has so far provided more than 2280 scholarships for young doctors from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved specialties, with many of them becoming the first specialists in their countries.

During her visit, Merck Foundation CEO also met the Senior Officials from the Office of Hon’ble Minister of Health, Mauritius.

Merck Foundation also conducted the 4th Edition of their Health Media Training for the Mauritian Media Representatives in partnership with Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius. The training session was conducted to emphasize on the important role that media plays to influence society to create a cultural shift with the aim to address wide range of social and health issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, Stopping GBV, Diabetes and Hypertension awareness. It was co-chaired by Merck Foundation CEO and Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare, Mauritius.

During the training session, the Call for Application for 8 important Merck Foundation Awards were announced for Media, Musicians, Fashion Designers, Filmmakers, students, and new potential talents in these fields.

The award announced are:

  1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025, in partnership with Media Trust Board, Mauritius: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.

  1.  Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025, in partnership with Academy of Design and Innovation, Mauritius: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2025: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30th September 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”, in partnership with Media Trust Board, Mauritius: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”, in partnership with Academy of Design and Innovation, Mauritius: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

  1. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2025 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30th October 2025.

Entries for the above awards can be submitted to us at:

submit@merck-foundation.com

For information on the above awards, please visit our website:

www.Merck-Foundation.com

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Bold Sports and SnagInspector partner to power fan experience at Super Eagles vs Rwanda World Cup qualifier in Uyo

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Bold Sports (https://BoldSportsng.com/), Nigeria’s homegrown digital-first sports media brand, today announced a landmark partnership with SnagInspector, the building solutions and real estate safety platform from SpaceCube Africa.

The collaboration will enhance on-ground and digital fan engagement for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Rwanda’s Amavubi at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Fans across Nigeria will enjoy co-branded activations, on-ground coverage, and digital content designed to bring them closer to the action while promoting safer homes and communities nationwide.

“We are thrilled to welcome SnagInspector as our partner for this defining moment in Nigerian football. At Bold Sports, our mission is to create fan-first storytelling that unites communities. Working with a brand that champions safety and quality in our living spaces adds a powerful new layer to that mission.” Tosin Oluwalowo, CEO, Bold Sports said.

“At SpaceCube Africa, we believe the same values of safety, trust, and quality that guide our work in construction should also shape the communities where Nigerians come together to celebrate football, Testimony Asegunmute, MD, SpaceCube Africa said. “This partnership with Bold Sports allows us to connect with fans in a meaningful way, uniting passion for the game with our mission to build safer homes and cities.”

Through this partnership, Bold Sports and SnagInspector will:

  • Deliver immersive stadium experiences, exclusive giveaways, and co-branded digital content for Nigerian football fans.
  • Promote awareness about safe spaces, quality construction, and informed homeownership.

Since its launch, Bold Sports (https://BoldSportsng.com/) has pioneered digital-first, fan-centered sports coverage, from the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations to the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket, reaching millions of Nigerian sports enthusiasts across platforms. Guided by its motto – Boldly Nigerian. Passionately Sporty. – Bold Sports is building the future of Nigerian sports storytelling.

SnagInspector, the digital arm of SpaceCube Africa, is a trusted authority in property diagnostics, quality construction, and real estate safety advocacy. With a vibrant online presence and over ₦15 billion in property-related losses prevented for Nigerian families, SnagInspector sets new standards for transparency, accountability, and consumer empowerment.

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About Bold Sports:
Bold Sports is Nigeria’s leading digital sports media platform, providing high-quality, data-driven coverage of Nigerian athletes at home and abroad. Through video, storytelling, and real-time engagement, Bold Sports connects a passionate community of fans with the moments that matter — from grassroots to global competitions.

With a bold, multimedia-first approach, we celebrate Nigeria’s sporting excellence and foster national pride across generations and geographies.

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KZN signs agreement with Christian Council to tackle social ills

Source: Government of South Africa

Monday, September 1, 2025

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has signed a landmark co-operation agreement with the KwaZulu-Natal Christian Council (KZN CC), signalling a decisive shift towards structured collaboration between government and the faith sector to confront some of the province’s most urgent social challenges.

Signed in Pietermaritzburg on Friday, the agreement establishes a strategic partnership aimed at addressing crime, poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and moral decline through coordinated, province-wide interventions.

Grounded in practical and measurable actions, the partnership is built upon four key pillars, including:
•    Food security – Promoting community-based agriculture through the establishment of gardens on church and residential land, with government support in the form of fencing, seeds, tools, and technical assistance.
•    Crimefighting and survivor support – Providing survivors of crime with psychosocial and legal support via trained counsellors and advisors, while launching peacebuilding initiatives across all 11 district municipalities.
•    Shelter and rehabilitation for the homeless – Identifying underutilised government buildings and church facilities to offer shelter, alongside structured rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.
•    Moral regeneration and community mobilisation – Driving values-based community engagement and social renewal through faith-led initiatives, in collaboration with relevant provincial departments.

Ntuli emphasised the significance of the strategic value of the agreement, noting that with a membership base exceeding 3.4 million across KwaZulu-Natal, the KZN CC is well-positioned to mobilise grassroots support and foster meaningful, community-driven transformation.

“This partnership is a bold step towards restoring the moral compass of our society. The church has always been a beacon of hope and healing. Through this agreement, we are empowering it to lead in rebuilding communities and fostering peace and dignity across KwaZulu-Natal.

“This agreement reflects the KwaZulu-Natal government’s unwavering commitment to working with all sectors of society to create safe, resilient, and morally grounded communities. It is not only a partnership of principle but a call to action — where leadership, faith, and civic responsibility converge to reshape the future of the province,” Ntuli said. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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United Nations (UN) chief calls for justice and ‘real change’ for people of African descent

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In a message released ahead of the Day, Mr. Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every sphere of human endeavour. The Secretary-General also recognised the “long shadows” of slavery and colonialism, which include systemic racism, unequal economies and societies, and the digital divide (between those who are able to benefit from digital technology, and those who don’t have access).

Mr. Guterres hailed the Global Digital Compact – adopted in 2024 as part of the Pact for the Future, which promotes a multilateral system that reflects today’s realities and delivers for everyone, everywhere – as a step forward, citing commitments to tackle discrimination and hate speech in digital technologies. “White supremacy and dehumanising narratives,” wrote the UN chief, “are amplified by social media, and, too often, racial bias is encoded in algorithms.”

“Eighty years after the United Nations Charter reaffirmed the equal rights and inherent dignity of every human being, and sixty years since the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination,” he concluded, “it is long past time to right historic wrongs.”

A decade of action

This year’s International Day is the first to take place during the second International Decade for People of African Descent, which runs from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034. The decade, which embraces the theme “People of African Descent: Recognition, Justice, and Development,” aims to highlight the importance of acknowledging the rights and contributions of people of African descent. Mr. Guterres has called for the next ten years to drive “real change,” including working towards a United Nations Declaration on the full respect of people of African descent’s human rights.

The first Decade saw more than 30 countries change their laws and policies to tackle racial discrimination and address specific issues faced by people of African descent – in some cases for the first time. The Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, was created, and new International Days were launched to celebrate the contributions of the diaspora, including those of women and girls.

Building on the progress made between 2015 and 2024, the second Decade seeks to amplify global efforts toward justice and development for individuals of African descent and create a more equitable future, in which the aspirations and rights of people of African descent are fully recognised, honoured, and celebrated.

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Egypt: Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Reviews Targets for the Agriculture and Irrigation Sector in the Financial Year (FY) 2025/2026 Plan

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  • Agriculture and Irrigation are key pillars for enhancing food and water security and supporting sustainable economic development efforts.
  • 144.8 billion EGP in total targeted investments for the agriculture and irrigation sectors in the FY 2025/2026 plan.
  • Continue expanding agricultural land reclamation programs, improving crop yield per feddan, and increasing water use efficiency.

The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation reviewed the targets for the agriculture and irrigation sector in its report on the FY 2025/2026 plan. The fourth section of the plan details sectoral targets, starting with commodity sectors like agriculture, irrigation, manufacturing, mining, and electricity, followed by productive services sectors, including transport, information and communication technology, tourism, and the Suez Canal activity.

The 2025/2026 plan document uses a unified analytical approach for all sectoral targets. It first reviews the economic importance of the sector, then the specific development vision, ensuring it aligns with the Sustainable Development Strategy: Egypt Vision 2030, the targets of the Government Action Program (2024/2025 – 2026/2027), and the national strategy proposed by the relevant ministry.

H.E. Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation, highlighted the dual economic importance of the agriculture and irrigation sector. It serves as a foundational pillar of national food security and a mainstay for enhancing the productive capacities of national industry and its related activities of transport, trade, and logistics services. 

Agriculture is also the primary source of income and employment, given its vast geographical spread and its employment of over 50% of the total population in rural areas, who are primarily dependent on agricultural activities and related animal, poultry, and fish production, as well as transport, storage, and marketing services.

Total Investments for the Agriculture and Irrigation Sectors

H.E. Dr. Al-Mashat added that agriculture plays a pivotal role in developing the country’s foreign exchange resources through the export of agricultural products. It also contributes effectively to strengthening its inter-sectoral linkages with other economic sectors, making it a key driver for their growth. The agriculture and irrigation sector is one of the most significant sectors for enhancing the components of sustainable development across its three dimensions: economic, social, and environmental. Minister Al-Mashat noted that the plan allocates total investments of about 144.8 billion EGP to agriculture and irrigation activities in 2025/2026, including 17.5 billion EGP in public investments and 127.4 billion EGP in private investments.

Agricultural Production Targets

The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation’s report indicated the development plan’s targets for 2025/2026. Regarding agricultural output, the plan aims for the sector’s production to reach approximately 3.7 trillion EGP in 2025/2026, up from an estimated 3.3 trillion EGP in 2024/2025, and to grow to 5.7 trillion EGP by the end of the medium-term plan in 2028/2029.

As for agricultural product, the goal is to increase the agricultural product—after excluding the value of intermediate production inputs—to about 2.6 trillion EGP in 2025/2026, reaching 4 trillion EGP in 2028/2029, a growth rate of 53.8%, compared to the expected product of about 2.3 trillion EGP in 2024/2025.

Key Targets in the Agriculture and Irrigation Sectors

The report explained that the priorities for agricultural investment and development in the plan include: continuing the expansion of agricultural reclamation programs in the Toshka, North and Central Sinai, and New Delta lands. Expanding programs to improve crop yield per feddan by 10% to 15%, by increasing the efficiency of land and water use through the cultivation of high-yield, early-maturing, and low-water-consuming crops, developing and modernizing field irrigation systems to benefit 18% of the total area, improving agricultural drainage methods and expanding the application of modern agricultural practices, such as drip and pivot irrigation, expanding greenhouse projects and protected agriculture systems, reducing agricultural waste and developing the agricultural extension system, expanding the application of the contract farming system (1.8 million feddans) to include other agricultural products in addition to wheat, sugarcane, sugar beets, tomatoes, potatoes, and citrus fruits, such as yellow corn, cotton, and oilseed crops (sunflower and soybeans), continuing to activate programs for the production of selected seeds to meet agricultural needs and reduce reliance on imports, which are subject to price fluctuations, quality variations, and potential incompatibility with the Egyptian agricultural environment. Diversifying the origins of agricultural imports—especially wheat and corn—and expanding the storage capacity of wheat silos to reach about 5.5 million tons in the plan year, expanding the cropped area to exceed 21 million feddans in 2025/2026, including wheat (52%), corn (55%), and fava beans (39%), completing the establishment of 18 agricultural complexes in North and South Sinai governorates, as well as developing the agricultural land tenure system (Farmer’s Card) to reach 80% of beneficiaries.

Livestock Development

The plan’s priorities for agricultural investment and development also include continuing to develop livestock, with a targeted increase of one million heads during 2025/2026. It also focuses on developing poultry and fish farming projects to achieve self-sufficiency in white meat and fish, while increasing red meat self-sufficiency to 60%. This will be achieved by continuing to activate projects for revitalizing the veal industry and milk collection centers, fish farms at البركة in Kafr El Sheikh and East Al-Tafri’a in Port Said, and projects to enhance fish resources in Qarun, Manzala, and Burullus lakes. The plan also aims to expand the export of surplus agricultural products, such as vegetables and fruits, to exceed $5 billion in value during the plan year.

Water Resources Development

Complementing agricultural development efforts, the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation’s plan aims to develop water resources and increase their use efficiency by: expanding projects for canal rehabilitation and lining over a length of 600 km, expanding the transition to modern field irrigation systems, constructing and upgrading pumping stations, building dams, artificial lakes, and reservoirs to hold floodwater, completing the construction of the New Deirout Barrage to improve irrigation for 1.6 million feddans in five governorates in Upper Egypt, constructing, replacing, and renovating about 616 barrages and other structures (inlets, bridges, weirs, etc.), constructing 85 dams, artificial lakes, and underground reservoirs to contain floodwater, continuing efforts to rehabilitate drains, including Jabal al-Akhdar, Belbeis, Qalyubia, and Bahr al-Baqar, and their associated structures, to accommodate the discharge of treated sewage stations, completing the development of the Toshka spillway, constructing the feeder canal for the Thomas and Afiya area, 57 km long, in the Toshka project in Aswan, addressing siltation in Lake Nasser, improving water quality in the Kitchener Drain, protecting the coast of Alexandria and reinforcing submerged breakwaters (Phase 1), constructing and replacing covered agricultural drainage networks in an area of 60,000 feddans in both Lower and Upper Egypt, as well as constructing and replacing about 35 industrial structures on drains (bridges, culverts, etc.).

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation – Egypt.

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Kenya Engineer Magazine September–October 2025 Issue Goes into Circulation

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Kenya Engineer Magazine (www.KenyaEngineer.co.ke), the definitive publication for engineers, industrial professionals, and technology leaders, is excited to announce that the September–October 2025 issue (Vol. 53, Issue 5) is now in circulation.

This issue focuses on Infrastructure — a sector at the heart of Kenya’s economic transformation. From mega transport projects and energy developments to smart city solutions, we unpack the technologies, policies, and strategies shaping the region’s future.

Inside the September–October 2025 Issue:

  • Feature Focus – Infrastructure: In-depth coverage of transformative infrastructure projects redefining Kenya’s economic landscape.
  • Expert Insights & Thought Leadership: Contributions from leading engineers, policymakers, and innovators across multiple sectors.
  • Technology & Innovation: Discover cutting-edge engineering solutions and tools revolutionizing infrastructure delivery.
  • Industry Updates & Opportunities: Stay informed about tenders, policies, and emerging business prospects.
  • Exclusive Interviews: Hear directly from industry leaders driving change in Kenya’s engineering ecosystem.

Whether you’re an engineer, policymaker, contractor, manufacturer, student, or technology enthusiast, this issue delivers insights that keep you informed, inspired, and connected to the heartbeat of Kenya’s engineering and industrial transformation.

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  • Print Edition: Get the premium-quality, full-color print edition delivered to your doorstep.
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Call to advance financial inclusion for women

Source: Government of South Africa

Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga has emphasised the importance of collaborative ecosystems in driving successful and resilient women-owned businesses across Africa.

Addressing the Group Twenty (G20) Empowerment of Women Working Group (EWWG) Women to Africa event, held in Johannesburg on Friday, Chikunga said governments, including private sector, development institutions, and women entrepreneurs, should work together to advance financial inclusion for women. 

“No economy can claim resilience if more than half its people — women, young and old — remain locked out of markets, of finance, of safety, and of dignity,” the Minister said.

Under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the EWWG prioritises the care economy, financial inclusion for women and ending gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

“These priorities sit firmly within Africa’s broader G20 Presidency agenda — reforming global governance institutions, financing sustainable development and climate action, driving inclusive growth and job creation, harnessing digital transformation, and building peace and resilient societies. None of these can succeed if women are left behind.

“At the continental level, Agenda 2063 reminds us that Africa’s future will be people-driven, especially by women and young people. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) — the largest integration project in the world — must open its value chains to women, who already make up 70% of cross-border traders. If AfCFTA does not work for women, it will not work for Africa,” the Minister said.

At the domestic level, South Africa has made progress, women now make up 43% of Cabinet, 43.5% of Parliament, and 45% of the judiciary. 

The new Public Procurement Act makes the 40% set-aside for women-owned businesses binding, not optional. 

“Yet challenges remain, 35.7% women’s unemployment, with young women above 44%; women represent less than 13% of patent holders; and the cost of GBVF drains our economy of billions each year.

“These realities remind us that progress without transformation is organised inequality. And they demand that Africa’s G20 Presidency must not end with words, but with a legacy of systems that work for women,” Chikunga said.

The Minister therefore called for bold shifts, not just commitments, but concrete actions.

“We must finance the missing middle by unlocking affordable capital for women-owned businesses that are too big for microfinance and too small for traditional banks.

“We must place women at the frontier of Africa’s new industries — from renewable energy and agritech to digital and advanced manufacturing — as leaders, owners, and innovators.

“We must institutionalise accountability beyond events. Conferences do not change the world — systems do. That means setting measurable targets, enforcing fair payment norms for women-owned businesses, tracking progress publicly, and embedding zero tolerance for gender-based violence in every workplace,” the Minister said.

She said these shifts are reinforced by the legacy projects of Africa’s G20 Presidency.

South Africa assumed the G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024, and it will run until 30 November 2025, under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”.

It comprises 19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Türkiye, United Kingdom, and United States) and two regional bodies, namely the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU).

The G20 members represent around 85% of the global Gross Domestic Product, over 75% of the global trade, and about two-thirds of the world population. – SAnews.gov.za