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South Africa is committed to remain an influential actor and partner on the international stage, while effectively contributing to the delivery of the country’s domestic priorities and advancement of the African Agenda.

President Ramaphosa said every government department, public institution, and private company can and should implement mechanisms to fast-track preferential procurement for women-owned enterprises. He has committed to work closely with other government departments to ensure that government spending is geared towards women.

Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka has been honoured for her continued advocacy in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate impact on women and girls.

The South African Airways (SAA) has resumed flight operations to Accra after 18 months of absence from the skies. The resumption of the Accra route is part of the first

President Ramaphosa said passing a time-bound targeted TRIPS waiver, as proposed by South Africa and India, and now supported by many countries around the world, is urgent if the world is to save millions of lives.

At the invitation of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the President will address the virtual ceremony under the theme “Trade Beyond COVID-19 : Building Resilience”. The Forum will consider the effects of the pandemic on trade and how the multilateral trading system can help build resilience to COVID-19 and future crises. Pres. Ramaphosa’s address will be carried on Presidency digital platforms at 13h00.