Women leaders want more representation in Davos
Of the 2 500 movers and shakers who have descended on the picture-postcard Swiss ski resort, for the World Economic Forum, a mere 17% are women.
Richard Quest in Davos: 'Miserable' unemployment issue affects the EU
There's been a slow-burning undercurrent at Davos; this year's smouldering issues are jobs and rising unemployment, especially in the European Union.
Gates lends Global Fund a helping hand
Bill Gates has rescued a beleaguered health fund by pledging $750-million to fight three of world's killer diseases -- Aids, malaria and TB.
Women must banish men to the margins, Tutu tells Davos
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has warned the world's elite that it is time for women to seize control of the world and sort out the mess men have made.
Zuma heads to Qatar, Switzerland and Ethiopia
President Jacob Zuma is in for a busy few weeks as he leaves for Qatar on Monday to strengthen political and economic relations between the countries.
Davos guide A-Z: what you need to know about the WEF
Our A-Z analysis unpicks the significance of the World Economic Forum talkfest taking place in Switzerland this week.
'Global burnout' on the WEF agenda at Davos
The sovereign debt crisis is set to cast its shadow over Davos this year, where world leaders will meet to discuss the future of the global economy.
Inequalities and imbalances put globalisation at risk
The World Economic Forum has warned anger with inequality -- evident from the Occupy movement to the Arab Spring -- risks setting back globalisation.
Yahoo! sells Delicious to YouTube founders
Yahoo! on Wednesday sold Delicious to the founders of YouTube, who promised to continue and grow the popular social bookmarking site.
Protesters clash with riot police in Davos
Anti-capitalist protesters threw bottles at riot police on Saturday and officers responded with water cannon as a small demonstration.
Leaders call for global trade deal this year
World leaders appealed on Friday for all nations to make concessions and reach a deal on long-running trade talks by the end of this year.
AngloGold wins shame award at Davos
SA mining giant AngloGold Ashanti scooped the unwanted "Public Eye Award" for environmental and social "irresponsibility" on Friday.
Confident SA attends Davos as fifth Bric
SA set out its stall at the Davos meeting of the global elite on Wednesday, proud to be attending for the first time as a member of the Bric stable.
Cautious CEOs count on Brics for growth
Global business leaders pinned their hopes on roaring growth in emerging markets at the start of the annual Davos forum on Wednesday.
World Economic Forum opens with plenty of ideas
Buoyed by optimism, about 2 500 leaders, politicians and activists will tackle an array of issues at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Alarming array of risks face leaders in Davos
More than 30 heads of state and over 1 400 business leaders will flock to Davos this week for the World Economic Forum.
Davos's empty toolkit
A distinct lack of euphoria characterised the proceedings this year as a new sense of realism took root and the Chinese dominated.
Help wanted: Tough central bankers
Glenn Stevens, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, is an accidental hero of the global financial crisis.
Bank-reform battle dominates Davos summit
Bankers and political leaders took their battle over post-crisis regulation to the World Economic Forum, which started in Davos on Wednesday.
Manuel: Global crisis threatens Africa
Protectionism and the retreat of investments as a result of the world economic crisis are a threat to Africa, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has said.
