Richard Quest in Davos: The world needs a pay rise

Richard Quest in Davos: The world needs a pay rise

23 Jan 2013 15:38 - ANALYSIS: Richard Quest
When chief executives start to lose confidence we should be worried. And today's global chief executives are worried.
State provides support for job creation, says Zuma

State provides support for job creation, says Zuma

26 Jan 2012 19:07 - Staff Reporter
Speaking at the World Economic Forum, President Jacob Zuma said the state is not the primary job creator in South Africa.
Gates lends Global Fund a helping hand

Gates lends Global Fund a helping hand

26 Jan 2012 13:35 - John Heilprin
Bill Gates has rescued a beleaguered health fund by pledging $750-million to fight three of world's killer diseases -- Aids, malaria and TB.

Davos calls for clear laws against cybercrime

26 Jan 2012 11:34 - Hui Min Neo
Davos has called for global action against cybercrime, saying countries should have clear laws against it.
Women must banish men to the margins, Tutu tells Davos

Women must banish men to the margins, Tutu tells Davos

26 Jan 2012 07:04 - Staff Reporter
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.
Stay calm and carry on, Gordhan tells SA

Stay calm and carry on, Gordhan tells SA

25 Jan 2012 19:06 - Gillian Jones
Pravin Gordhan has told South Africans to learn from Europe's mistakes, and not worry about bad news coming out of the World Economic Forum meeting.

The economic week ahead: Davos, data and rates

23 Jan 2012 06:33 - Matt Quigley
Economists and investors across the globe will be digesting a host of economic reports for signs that recent rallies may continue.
Davos guide A-Z: what you need to know about the WEF

Davos guide A-Z: what you need to know about the WEF

22 Jan 2012 13:56 - Staff Reporter
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

'Global burnout' on the WEF agenda at Davos

22 Jan 2012 13:31 - Staff Reporter
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.

Minor explosion in Davos hotel, nobody hurt

27 Jan 2011 13:47 - Staff Reporter
Left-wing activists claimed responsibility for a minor explosion on Thursday at a hotel in Davos, close to the World Economic Forum meeting.