Energy transition should not destroy economies, B20 official says
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 120 Views |
Speaking out: Coovadia
Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa and B20 Sherpa, was speaking at the launch of the South African Business Initiative for Impact, a side-event of the B20 which started here today. The B20 serves as the official G20 dialogue forum with the global business community, bringing together business leaders from G20 member countries and beyond.
Each year, the B20 provides a platform for companies and business organisations to articulate their perspectives on pressing global economic and trade issues. Coovadia, as the B20 Sherpa, acts as the chief negotiator and coordinator, responsible for developing and finalising the B20's policy recommendations and presenting them to the G20 leadership.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...