World economic forum
'Who made you Africa’s spokesperson?' Twitter users react to Motsepe’s apology
The African Rainbow Minerals CEO made the comments at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week after a dinner organised by Trump.
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'Leave him alone!' Mboweni defends Motsepe over 'Africa loves Trump' quip
The African Rainbow Minerals CEO was caught on camera during a dinner at the World Economic Forum telling Trump that Africa loved him and America.
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‘Which Africa?’ Twitter users react to Motsepe telling Trump Africa loves him
There have been mixed reactions to the video with some laughing at it while others pointed to the fact that Donald Trump called Africa a “sh*thole” two years ago.
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‘Africa loves you,’ Motsepe tells Trump, causing confusion on social media
The South African business mogul was caught gushing on camera after being invited to dine with Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Prince Charles says climate change is humanity's greatest threat
In a speech to the World Economic Forum, the British heir-to-the-throne said it was time for everyone in a leadership role to take action 'at revolutionary levels and pace'.
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Godongwana: Consolidation of SOEs key to ensuring SA's economic growth
The ANC’s NEC said the consolidation of state-owned enterprises was imperative to ensure growth and avoid a possible downgrade by ratings agency.
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Thunberg condemns climate inaction as Trump joins Davos
Before the US president's appearance, Greta Thunberg underlined the message that has inspired millions around the world, saying "basically nothing has been done" to fight climate change.
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Kganyago: Africa's economic outlook positive
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago made the remarks during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa in Cape Town which ended on Friday.
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How Ramaphosa plans on addressing GBV, attacks on foreign nationals
Here are some of the key points from President Cyril Ramaphosa's nation address on gender-based violence and xenophobic attacks.
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Majority of S.Africans appalled at xenophobic attacks – Mboweni tells WEF
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni told delegates South Africa was going through a difficult time, but that the authorities were dealing with the matter.
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11 CT gender violence protesters released on warning
The suspects have been released on a warning until their court appearance.
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Protests mount in CT over gender-based violence
Protesters took their fury to the World Economic Forum for Africa being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).
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GALLERY: ‘Where’s Ramaphosa?’ – Protesters gather outside WEF Africa
Protesters gathered outside the Cape Town International Convention Centre trying to disrupt World Economic Forum for Africa on 4 September 2019. The crowd protested against gender-based violence and called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to respond.
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Survey: CEOs in Africa more optimistic about economic growth
The PwC surveys CEOs around the world each year, with just under 1,400 taking part in the latest one.
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AmINext: Cele booed by gender-based violence protesters in CT
The minister tried to address the crowd but spoke for only around two minutes.
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Protesters take gender violence demonstration to WEF Africa on way to Parliament
The group is calling on government to intervene to stop violence against women and refused to leave the area after being asked to by police.
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Mboweni shuts down journalist on strategic economic plan
A journalist from 'The Daily Maverick' asked if Finance Minister Tito Mboweni was receiving enough support for his strategic economic plan.
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Stop land expropriation without compensation, FF+ tells Ramaphosa
At a dinner at the World Economic Forum in Davos last month, Ramaphosa intimated the country had lost almost a decade of growth and development under Zuma.
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[ANALYSIS] 33 ways Davos 2019 made an impact on the world
Issues discussed this year in Davos included tackling deforestation and closing the skills gap.
