🇿🇦 President Ramaphosa engages with CEOs Ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit | South Africa 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted a working dinner with business leaders, ministers of finance, international relations, and trade, ahead of the G20 summit to discuss opportunities and challenges in expanding trade and investment across Africa. Speakers highlighted recent economic progress including credit rating upgrades, improved electricity and logistics, and the African Continental Free Trade Area's potential for regional integration, alongside a forthcoming economic diplomacy strategy to provide government support like market intelligence and diplomatic backing for companies. The engagement seeks to build a 'Team South Africa' collaborative framework, positioning the country as Africa's economic gateway and driving inclusive continental growth.