Charles R Stith

Charles Stith was former president Bill Clinton’s envoy to Tanzania and is currently the nonexecutive board chair of the African Presidential Leadership Centre, a Johannesburg-based NGO

The economic effects of racism are more deadly than Covid-19

Opinion Charles R Stith - 2 Oct 2020

A recent report shows that racism has cost the US economy $16-trillion in growth over the past two decades. If the financial-services industry wants to show that Black Lives Matter, it needs to rethink how it allocates capital

A salute to an African statesman, Benjamin William Mkapa

Africa Charles R Stith - 29 Jul 2020

Charles R Stith and Benjamin William Mkapa were friends. Stith did not get to say goodbye.

It’s not a case of jobs or lives. Jobs are lives

Coronavirus Charles R Stith - 19 Jul 2020

Starvation is driving the spread of the coronavirus and the government needs to let people work and create jobs

Target poor populations with meaningful measures other than lockdown

Opinion Charles R Stith - 2 Jun 2020

Low and no-income people are the hardest hit by Covid-19. Isolation is near impossible in places like townships. Rather lift them out of poverty

Open letter: Mr Biden, America must lead the next global catastrophe

Coronavirus Charles R Stith - 16 May 2020

Trump’s handling of the coronavirus crisis was a textbook example of what not to do, you will have to do it all differently

Lockdown syndrome: The latest fallout from the Covid-19 crisis

Article Charles R Stith - 1 May 2020

Is this “syndrome” another symptom that the lockdown has made us all a little bit crazy? Is it a symbol that we all just need to get a grip on it?

The coronavirus crisis: A failure of policy and leadership

Article Charles R Stith - 14 Mar 2020

The world needs someone to step up and take charge – anyone but Donald Trump that is

US presidential campaign 2020: The Democratic conundrum

Analysis Charles R Stith - 2 Mar 2020

As Super Tuesday looms, there are five candidates left in the Democratic race. But the party must ensure it selects someone who will be able to defeat incumbent Donald Trump

Real estate isn’t sexy, but in South Africa it’s serious

Article Charles R Stith - 31 Oct 2019

Being able to own property will help close the wealth gap between black and white people

Press Releases

Special Reports

Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

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Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

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The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

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In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information