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G20 Development Working Group focuses on global solidarity and action

The G20 Development Working Group convenes in South Africa, addressing pressing global challenges and advocating for solidarity, equality, and sustainability in pursuit of transformative change.

News South Africa
Published

Organised crime, corruption, and structural weaknesses remain key drivers of illicit trade

South Africa is grappling with a growing illicit trade crisis that threatens its economy across multiple sectors, including alcohol and pharmaceuticals. The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade calls for immediate government intervention to combat these economic threats.

Cape Times News
Manyane Manyane|Published

South Africa's battle against illicit trade: Urgent actions required to mitigate economic losses

South Africa is grappling with a growing illicit trade crisis that threatens its economy across multiple sectors, including alcohol and pharmaceuticals. The Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade calls for immediate government intervention to combat these economic threats.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

Home Affairs launches high-tech border measures to curb R100bn illicit trade

Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.

Cape Times News
Manyane Manyane|Published

Home Affairs launches high-tech border security measures to curb R100bn illicit trade

Minister Leon Schreiber has deployed AI-powered drones and body-worn cameras at South Africa's borders ahead of Easter weekend, with early trials showing a 215% increase in preventing illegal crossings.

News South Africa
Manyane Manyane|Published

How Africa loses $88bn annually to Illicit financial flows

Discover the devastating impact of illicit financial flows on Africa, as Speaker Anita Among reveals a staggering annual loss of $88 billion, crippling development and impoverishing millions

Sunday Independent News
Staff Reporter|Published