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The BRICS leaders' summit in Hangzhou, China on Sunday 4 September 2016. From left, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Indian President Narender Modi, Chinese President...

Many young South Africans begin their day answering a simple question. Whether its Twitter's "What's happening?" or Facebook's "What's on your mind?", the way...

The World Economic Forum will take place in Davos-Klosters, in Switzerland from 20 to 23 January. South Africa will be represented by the president, flanked by numerous ministers and prestigious business and industry leaders. We take a look at who will be jetting to the Swiss village.

For the month of August, the nation will be encouraged to celebrate the role of women in South Africa's history. Female leaders today, across sectors, will also be a focal point of the month, which marks the Women's March against apartheid in 1956.

African countries are emerging as global green energy leaders, although electricity constraints still hamper growth in many regions of the continent. The Africa Progress Report points to inequality in pricing and a need for greater investment.

Then and Now: Reimagining Africa's Future is the theme of the 25th World Economic Forum on Africa. It will be the biggest of the gatherings so far, with more than 1 250 people attending, representing more than 75 countries and 83 international companies.

In June 2015 South Africa will host the 25th annual edition of the World Economic Forum on Africa when government, business and civil society leaders from across the continent meet in Cape Town for two days to discuss the theme "Then and Now: Reimagining Africa's Future".

Tuesday's memorial service for Nelson Mandela will feature one of biggest gatherings of world leaders in history. Some 70 heads of state, including US President Barack Obama, French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron, have confirmed their attendance.

Sandile Zungu is a passionate South African. He speaks about forging a path in the corporate world, and carving a niche for himself as a business leader. He also urges others to boldly strike out for their own success, but never forget the values of compassion, empathy and ubuntu.

African political and business leaders and development experts gathered in Johannesburg on Monday to discuss regional integration and its role in boosting economic growth and human well-being on the continent at the three-day African Economic Conference.