Business Breakfast with Cas Coovadia, The Crazy Store and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
11 April 2025
Topic: The challenges and opportunities of hosting the B20 as part of SA’s Presidency of the G20 in 2025
In this insightful Ubuntu Business Breakfast, Cas Coovadia unpacks South Africa’s pivotal role in hosting the B20 alongside the G20 in 2025 which is a first for both the country and the African continent.
At its core, the B20 is not about individual business gain, but about shaping policy recommendations that influence global economic direction. As Sherpa for B20 South Africa, Cas emphasises the opportunity to position South Africa — and Africa — as a key voice in driving inclusive growth, global cooperation, and shared prosperity.
He highlights the importance of moving beyond theory to practical, implementable solutions, with a clear focus on:
- Unlocking inclusive economic growth
- Driving investment into South Africa and the continent
- Advancing a just energy transition
- Building resilient, future-fit economies through human capital and innovation
A central theme throughout the conversation is collaboration, between business and government, across countries, and between the Global South and North. In a time of global uncertainty, Cas positions South Africa as a bridge-builder, with the potential to foster new alliances and contribute meaningfully to the global economic agenda.
He also shares insights into the scale and structure of the B20, including the eight task forces bringing together global business leaders to develop actionable recommendations that will be presented to G20 leaders later this year.
Ultimately, this session is a reminder that South Africa’s moment is now and not only to host, but to lead. Through intentional collaboration, strong governance, and bold thinking, there is a real opportunity to shape policies that create lasting economic and social impact, both locally and globally.
Ubuntu Members can access the recording from the event! Find out more…
A big thanks to our sponsors and partners for being part of our journey!
We have a great appreciation for our event sponsor The Crazy Store & our venue sponsor Protea Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town for making this event possible!
A huge thanks to our Tech and AV crew Inhouse VTM and our media crew Shed Studios for capturing our events.
To our partners Amy Foundation, Nexia SAB&T, Sure Travel, Glue Up, Paysoft Impact, International Hotel School and WORD Magazine we truly value our collaborations together!
Business Breakfast with Cas Coovadia, The Crazy Store and Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town
11 April 2025
Topic: The challenges and opportunities of hosting the B20 as part of SA’s Presidency of the G20 in 2025
In this insightful Ubuntu Business Breakfast, Cas Coovadia unpacks South Africa’s pivotal role in hosting the B20 alongside the G20 in 2025 which is a first for both the country and the African continent.
At its core, the B20 is not about individual business gain, but about shaping policy recommendations that influence global economic direction. As Sherpa for B20 South Africa, Cas emphasises the opportunity to position South Africa — and Africa — as a key voice in driving inclusive growth, global cooperation, and shared prosperity.
He highlights the importance of moving beyond theory to practical, implementable solutions, with a clear focus on:
- Unlocking inclusive economic growth
- Driving investment into South Africa and the continent
- Advancing a just energy transition
- Building resilient, future-fit economies through human capital and innovation
A central theme throughout the conversation is collaboration, between business and government, across countries, and between the Global South and North. In a time of global uncertainty, Cas positions South Africa as a bridge-builder, with the potential to foster new alliances and contribute meaningfully to the global economic agenda.
He also shares insights into the scale and structure of the B20, including the eight task forces bringing together global business leaders to develop actionable recommendations that will be presented to G20 leaders later this year.
Ultimately, this session is a reminder that South Africa’s moment is now and not only to host, but to lead. Through intentional collaboration, strong governance, and bold thinking, there is a real opportunity to shape policies that create lasting economic and social impact, both locally and globally.
Ubuntu Members can access the recording from the event! Find out more…
A big thanks to our sponsors and partners for being part of our journey!
We have a great appreciation for our event sponsor The Crazy Store and our venue sponsor Protea Fire & Ice! by Marriott Cape Town for making this event possible!
A huge thanks to our Tech and AV crew Inhouse VTM and our media crew Shed Studios for capturing our events.
To our partners Amy Foundation, Nexia SAB&T, Sure Travel, Glue Up, Paysoft Impact, International Hotel School and WORD Magazine we truly value our collaborations together!