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South Africa
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End ‘state capture’ to enable economic transformation and improve livelihoods
Productivity gains, driven by competition, is key.
August 03, 2023
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The story of the two Souths: education, competition and corruption
Quality of education is a powerful predictor of a nation’s wealth in the long run.
July 27, 2023
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Democracy is an ideology, not a solution
Clearly, democracy is not the silver bullet, as promoted by liberal Westerners!
July 19, 2023
Global review
How BRICS became a real club and why others want in
BRICS is now a real club
May 31, 2023
Covid-19
South Africa working at 'lightning speed' on new virus variant
Results will still take at least two weeks
November 26, 2021
Travel
7 virtual tours to take from home
Miss travelling? Here's how to explore the world’s amazing sights and experiences, without leaving home.
November 19, 2021
Gold
Foreign investors shun South African gold stocks on virus fears
Gold prices soar, but investors are fretting about supply disruptions at South Africa’s mines as a result of rising Covid-19 infections
July 22, 2020
Dine in
Out of Africa
Handpicked and curated by master sommelier Mathias Camilleri, Nederburg’s Auction Exclusive Collection showcases South Africa’s diversity of terroir
January 28, 2019
Investing strategies
The most popular investor picks for Emerging Markets in 2017
(Jan 3): These are some clear favourites among investors for 2017. All things Russian and Indian are popular, as are Brazilian corporate bonds and Mexico’s cheap peso.
January 03, 2017
Wilmar confirms raid by South African authorities; pledges cooperation
SINGAPORE (Dec 9): Wilmar International has confirmed that its South African subsidiary Wilmar Continental Edible Oils and Fats was raided by the Competition Commission of South Africa.
December 09, 2016