World economic forum 2018
Trump ‘sends his best regards’ to African leaders
President Donald Trump and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda met on the fringe of the World Economic Summit in Davos.
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Economists: ANC under pressure to reform
An economist at InvesTech, Annabel Bishop, says after the Davos trip the country and the world have expectations.
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Trump 'won't turn blind eye' to unfair trade, booed for attack on press
US President Donald Trump says they cannot have free and open trade if some countries exploit the system at the expense of others.
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Ramaphosa: Govt to deal with regulatory issues raised by investors
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in Davos alongside his ministerial delegation.
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Gigaba: Investors have made expectations of SOEs clear
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says that the recent changes to the Eskom board of directors has led to a positive mood in Davos for South Africa.
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Gigaba: Positive reaction to team SA at Davos amid Eskom cleanup
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says investors have made their expectations of state-owned enterprises clear.
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Gates: Trump ‘America first’ stance could damage US influence in Africa
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Bill Gates says by turning his back on Africa, Donald Trump is handing it to the competition.
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Ahead of Trump’s Davos visit, EU leaders warn against nationalism
President Donald Trump has pulled the US out of international agreements on trade and climate since taking power one year ago, unsettling countries in Europe and Asia.
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Zimbabwe president promises elections by July, to respect result
Emmerson Mnangagwa told the World Economic Forum that he had also given Robert Mugabe a very lucrative package but no immunity from prosecution.
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Justin Trudeau tells Davos to call time on women's inequality
The Prime Minister of Canada had a rousing message for the assembled business leaders and heads of state: women's economic contribution can no longer be ignored.
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In Davos, Cate Blanchett jokes about playing Melania Trump
The comment came during a serious discussion about refugees, in which Blanchett condemned what she said was a lack of political leadership in addressing the refugee problem.
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IMF cautiously optimistic about economic outlook in SA
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has met Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa in Davos where the World Economic Forum is being held.
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Swiss marchers protest against Trump, break through Davos security cordon
About 20 demonstrators broke through security to reach the Davos Congress Centre, holding banners and shouting 'Wipe out WEF' before they were peacefully disbanded by police.
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Gigaba: ANC decision on Zuma will be based on what’s best for country
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba's comments come amid speculation that Jacob Zuma could be shown the door soon.
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Sir Elton John blasts 'inequality' during World Economic Forum speech
British music star Sir Elton John addressed delegates at the World Economic Forum after receiving a Crystal Award.
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WEF: Black Business Council confident on punting SA as investment destination
The council is parts of a team representing the country in Davos.
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Oxfam report reveals rich getting richer
While the 3.7 billion people who make up the poorest half of the world saw no increase in their wealth, 82% of the money made last year went to the richest 1% of the global population.
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Ramaphosa: ANC sees progress in fighting corruption
He will address world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.
