World Economic Forum On Africa

Ahead of WEF, Mboweni will have to assure investors that the country does have power

Business Thando Maeko - 16 Jan 2020

The finance minister says despite the difficult fiscal environment, structural reforms are under way to put SA on a new growth path

Now is the time of monsters

Article Kevin Davie - 6 Sep 2019

And where economic reforms are concerned, a slayer in shining armour would be welcome

The path towards a ‘human economy’ needs no help from elitist agendas

Article Jason Musyoka - 16 May 2017

Oxfam has done commendable work but runs the risk of distorting the grassroots concept of “human economy” to placate an elitist crowd

WEF ditched democratic, inclusive pretences by facilitating new G20 privatisation

Analysis Patrick Bond - 8 May 2017

WEF-Africa's tactic of providing invited spaces for oppressed people, versus disregard for those considered unworthy of being inside, is well-known.

Gigaba: ‘We’ll work within the law to transform SA’

Article Matuma Letsoalo Author - 5 May 2017

Malusi Gigaba says the land issue must be resolved speedily to avoid Zimbabwe-style invasions.

Lowering mobile costs and taxes can benefit governments

Analysis Staff Reporter - 17 Jun 2016

Mobile phone technology has the potential to connect Africans in an unprecedented manner, but access is still a challenge to overcome.

BLAST FROMT THE PAST: General Electric to double Africa Revenue to $10bn

Africa Chris Spillane - 4 Jun 2015

General Electric says it is seeking to target power, health and locomotive opportunities in the hopes of boosting economies in Africa.

What the continent needs to prosper

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Jun 2015

Africa's continued ascent is neither guaranteed nor inevitable and it is instructive to draw on historical lessons.

WEF on Africa in Nigeria marred by missing girls

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 7 May 2014

Regional and global leaders gather at the 24th WEF Africa in Abuja under the long shadow cast by abducted schoolgirls, writes Salil Shetty.

Gordhan warns of Africa’s ‘vulnerability’ despite economic growth

Article Lynley Donnelly - 10 May 2013

Africa's soaring economic growth "should not lead to hubris", Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has told delegates at the World Economic Forum.

Report: Corruption, weak governance costing Africa billions

Article Lynley Donnelly - 10 May 2013

The African Progress Panel has revealed its assessment of the challenges that still face many countries in developing their oil and mineral wealth.

Millions of Africans are missing out on Africa’s economic growth

Analysis Winnie Byanyima - 8 May 2013

Income inequalities and illicit capital flows are cheating Africa of its wealth and potential for the investments in crucial sectors.

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National

Focus on FW de Klerk distracted attention from the troubling state of the nation

Bongekile Macupe - 17 Feb 2020

Some political analysts say President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking too long to mend the country, others says it is the ANC itself that must be fixed

National

Eastern Cape MEC orders graft investigation after two workers killed at troubled district municipality

Chris Gilili - 17 Feb 2020

The killing of two council workers at the Amathole district municipality appears to be linked to tender fraud and corruption

National

South Africans stuck in China are desperate to escape coronavirus ‘prison’

Sarah Smit & Chris Gilili - 14 Feb 2020

But the department of international relations and co-operation claims they are comfortable and taken care of

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.

Special Reports

Strategic social investments are a catalyst for social progress

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Barloworld Mbewu enables beneficiaries to move away from dependence on grant funding

Special Reports

We all have a part to play to make South Africa work

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Powering societal progress demands partnerships between all stakeholders

Special Reports

So you want to be a social entrepreneur?

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Do the research first; it will save money and time later

Special Reports

Social entrepreneurship means business

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Enterprises with a cause at their core might be exactly what our economy desperately needs

Special Reports

Looking inwards

Derek Davey - 17 Feb 2020

Businesses are finding tangible ways to give back – but only because consumers demand it