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  • Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago attends the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Picture: Renart Toerien/EWN.

    Absa report: Reserve Bank governor weighs in

    Lesetja Kganyago hopes the Public Protector changes her Absa report substantially after reading the documents they've submitted.

    1950 days ago
  • Children collect plastic water bottles among the garbage washed ashore as a result of a storm surge of typhoon Haima at the Manila Bay on 20 October 2016. Picture: AFP.

    More plastic in the sea than fish? Not if we do these 3 things

    Given the projected growth in production, by 2050 oceans could contain more plastics than fish.

    1950 days ago
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping. Picture: AFP.

    Xi says world needs China, US to have stable relationship

    Xi has apparently told Joe Biden that he "positively appraised" his efforts to increase friendship between the two countries.

    1950 days ago
  • South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to potential investors during discussions at a Brand South Africa briefing at the World Economic Forum in Switerland on 17 January, 2017. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    SA economy won’t grow quickly enough - Ramaphosa

    Ramaphosa has told SA business leaders that while he believes 2017 will be a better year for the economy, it won’t grow quickly enough.

    1950 days ago
  • FILE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa: 2017 will be less turbulent for SA economy

    Speaking at the WEF 2017 gathering, Ramaphosa says this year will usher in a more stable environment for the economy.

    1950 days ago
  • FILE: Apple chief executive Steve Jobs unveiling the iPhone in 2007. Picture: AFP.

    These are the world's 10 biggest corporate giants

    Ten years ago, banks and energy companies dominated the top ten. Today, it’s technology companies with Apple in the number 1 spot.

    1951 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. Picture: GCIS

    WEF2017: Gordhan & Ramaphosa to discuss predictions for global economy

    The deputy president will be speaking about energy in Africa while the finance minister is going to focus on emerging markets.

    1951 days ago
  • FILE: Many of Hangberg's residents live in poverty. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN

    Oxfam: The wealthy must contribute to society fairly

    Oxfam says big business & the super-rich undermine anti-poverty strategies & inclusive growth is needed to solve gross inequality.

    1951 days ago
  • US businessman Bill Gates at the Aids Conference in Durban on 20 July 2016. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    World's eight richest as wealthy as half humanity, Oxfam tells Davos

    The charity's report suggests the wealth gap is wider than ever.

    1951 days ago
  • Picture: swiss-image.

    World's eight richest as wealthy as half humanity, Oxfam tells Davos

    Inequality has moved up the agenda in recent years, with the head of the IMF and the Pope among those warning of its effects.

    1952 days ago
  • Brand South Africa CEO Kingsley Makhubela sat down with EWN in Houghton for an interview ahead of the 2017 World Economic Forum. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    [WATCH] #WEF2017: Brand SA: We're past the era of regular strikes

    Ahead of the WEF, EWN spoke to Brand SA CEO Kingsley Makhubela about why SA is becoming a more attractive investor destination.

    1952 days ago
  • WEF founder and chairman Klaus Schwab. Picture: World Economic Forum. swiss-image.ch

    [WATCH] A call for responsive and responsible leadership

    The Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum delivered his key note address ahead of the WEF conference on Tuesday.

    1952 days ago
  • The 2016 World Economic Forum will take place in Davos, Switzerland, between 20 and 23 January 2016. Picture: AFP.

    Davos elites struggle for answers as Trump era dawns

    AS political leaders, CEOs and top bankers make their annual trek up the Swiss Alps to the World Economic Forum in Davos, the mood is anything but celebratory.

    1952 days ago
  • FILE: A Google self-driving car. Picture: AFP.

    Spreading benefits of technology to take time

    Erik Brynjolfsson insists that the future is not pre-ordained by machines.

    1955 days ago
  • FILE: Audi-manufacturing unit in China. Picture: Facebook.

    How mid-income economies can take advantage of fourth industrial revolution

    Will the benefits of digitalisation and automation of production translate into increased prosperity for all?

    1955 days ago
  • FILE: The Wall Street sign near the New York Stock Exchange building in New York. Picture: AFP.

    The 5 biggest lies of global capitalism

    Guy Standing debunks the cornerstones of free-market capitalism.

    1956 days ago
  • FILE: Social media apps. Picture: Pixabay.com

    The Fourth Industrial Revolution disrupted democracy. What comes next?

    William H. Saito explores the impact of ICT, how it played a key role in 2016 and continues to drive politics and industry.

    1956 days ago
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