Commonwealth

12 Aug 2021

The state of South Africa’s youth ranks 131st on global index, Singapore ranks 1st

By Staff Writer

South Africa ranked 131st on the 2020 Global Youth Development Index which measures the status of young people in 181 countries around the world. Singapore ranked top for the first time followed by Slovenia, Norway, Malta and Denmark. Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Afghanistan and Niger came last respectively. Progress remains slow The...

19 Nov 2020

Youth must play a role in leadership and decision-making

By Staff Writer

BY: Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth secretary-general Young people around the world are waking up to a growing list of new and harsh realities. Trapped in the shadow of a relentless pandemic, many are being robbed of the usual opportunities of youth and denied even the chance to socialise with friends and family. Some are watching on...

19 Apr 2018

President Ramaphosa: SA is creating an enabling environment for investment

By Janice Roberts

  LONDON, United Kingdom, April 19, 2018/ — President Cyril Ramaphosa told investors and business leaders that South Africa is on the road to economic recovery as government is creating an enabling environment to boost investor confidence.