Mr Mogae died on Friday. He was 86 years old.
African leaders say as global uncertainty rises, there is an urgent need for bold, collective action to secure Africa’s economic future and foster resilience.
The event would also emphasise the role of innovation and youth-led solutions in strengthening resilience across sectors.
High on Mr Gaolathe’s to-do list will be lifting economic growth, which the International Monetary Fund projects will slow to one per cent this year.
Incumbent president, Mr Masisi, 63, a former UNICEF worker, conceded defeat in a press conference on Friday, promising to “support” the president-elect.
