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SA and Nigeria need to complement each other, not compete

SA and Nigeria need to complement each other, not compete

13 May 2013 14:35 - Lynley Donnelly
South Africa has positioned itself as the voice of African interests, when talking to just about anybody on the global stage in Brics and G20.
Gordhan warns of Africa's 'vulnerability' despite economic growth

Gordhan warns of Africa's 'vulnerability' despite economic growth

10 May 2013 19:08 - Lynley Donnelly
Africa's soaring economic growth "should not lead to hubris", Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has told delegates at the World Economic Forum.
Gordhan touts 'resource-filled' Africa at WEF

Gordhan touts 'resource-filled' Africa at WEF

09 May 2013 19:54 - Sapa
Africa's potential to contribute more to the global economy is increasingly being recognised around the world, Pravin Gordhan has said.
Resource-rich Africa owes it to the poor

Resource-rich Africa owes it to the poor

10 May 2013 00:00 - Strive Masiyiwa (author)
As participants gather for this year's World Economic Forum on Africa many will be asking how best to seize the opportunity of the continent's boom.
Rich families offer 'patient capital' to African companies

Rich families offer 'patient capital' to African companies

10 May 2013 00:00 - Lynley Donnelly
One Thousand & One Voices (1K1V) investment movement has been launched ahead of the World Economic Forum on Africa.
Private sector lapses worry WEF boss

Private sector lapses worry WEF boss

20 Apr 2013 13:21 - Lynley Donnelly
Chairperson sees shortage of skills and capacity in African states, but investors are 'equally deficient'.
Zuma oils the wheels of friendship

Zuma oils the wheels of friendship

19 Apr 2013 00:00 - Mmanaledi Mataboge
By agreeing to buy more of Nigeria's oil, South Africa has in effect restored some warmth to the frosty relations between the two countries.
SA ranks its maths and science second last in the world

SA ranks its maths and science second last in the world

17 Apr 2013 08:53 - Sarah Evans
South Africa has ranked its maths and science education has second last in the world, ahead of Yemen, according to a World Economic Forum report.
Broadband delays affect SA economy, says report

Broadband delays affect SA economy, says report

11 Apr 2013 09:01 - Sapa
The government's delays in improving broadband internet access have a negative impact on SA's economy, rankings by the World Economic Forum has shown.
Women leaders want more representation in Davos

Women leaders want more representation in Davos

26 Jan 2013 13:30 - Sapa-AFP
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.
Zuma lauds Theron's WEF crystal award

Zuma lauds Theron's WEF crystal award

23 Jan 2013 20:30 - Sapa
President Jacob Zuma has congratulated South Africa-born actress Charlize Theron for scooping the World Economic Forum's crystal award.
Richard Quest in Davos: Bright spots in economic future

Richard Quest in Davos: Bright spots in economic future

22 Jan 2013 11:53 - ANALYSIS: Richard Quest
Klauss Schwab, the executive chairperson of the World Economic Forum, says we should all be feeling more optimistic about the econimc future.
A question of business cost

A question of business cost

28 Sep 2012 11:58 - Roman Grynberg
According to the 2012-2013 report, the world's most competitive country is, believe it or not, Switzerland. Huh, you shrug, Switzerland?
The business of education

The business of education

03 May 2012 10:56 - Louise Van Rhyn
Leaders from industry have a vital role to play in helping to fix South Africa's failing schooling system, writes Louise van Rhyn.
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.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka wins WEF award

26 Jan 2012 00:00 - Staff Reporter
Yvonne Chaka Chaka has won World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for artists who improve the world through their work.
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.
Zuma heads to Qatar, Switzerland and Ethiopia

Zuma heads to Qatar, Switzerland and Ethiopia

22 Jan 2012 17:43 - Staff Reporter
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

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.

Inequalities and imbalances put globalisation at risk

11 Jan 2012 15:43 - Ben Hirschler
The World Economic Forum has warned anger with inequality -- evident from the Occupy movement to the Arab Spring -- risks setting back globalisation.

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