Babalwa Lobishe, the Executive Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, has expressed excitement at hosting several significant G20 meetings throughout 2025.
South Africa will host the G20 meetings from 1 December 2024 until 30 November 2025.
The G20 has about 19 member countries that represent 85% of global GDP and 75% of global trade.
There are 16 working groups, one of which is the Employment Working Group (EWG).
Gqeberha will host an EWG meeting, from 18-21 February 2025, at the renowned Boardwalk ICC, in Gqeberha.
In addition the City will host the following:
– The Second Digital Economy Working Group from 8-12 April 2025
– The Employment Working Group Ministerial Meeting from 25-26 July 2025
– The Fourth Trade and Investment Working Group from 7-9 October 2025
– The Trade and Investment Working Group Ministerial Meeting on 10 October 2025
– The Women Empowerment Working Group on 24 October 2025.
“We, as South Africans, stand together in celebration of this remarkable achievement. South Africa is the first African country to host the G20, a momentous occasion that speaks to the growth, leadership, and global recognition of our nation. This is not just a victory for South Africa, but for the entire African continent, as we demonstrate our capacity to lead on the world stage. Nelson Mandela Bay is honoured to
play its part in hosting these vital meetings, showcasing our city as a beacon of progress, innovation, and collaboration” said Lobishe.