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World economic forum 2018

Trump ‘sends his best regards’ to African leaders

By Jean-Jacques Cornish

President Donald Trump and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda met on the fringe of the World Economic Summit in Davos.

  • FILE: Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa with the South African Government delegation ahead of the World Economic Forum 2018 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Picture: GCIS.

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  • US President Donald Trump gestures as he delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on 26 January 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Picture: AFP.

    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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  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, flanked by ministers Rob Davies, Jeff Radebe, Ebrahim Patel and Malusi Gigaba, addresses a media conference at the end of his engagements at the World Economic Forum 2018 annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa: Govt to deal with regulatory issues raised by investors

    Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is currently in Davos alongside his ministerial delegation.

    1614 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba at a briefing. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1614 days ago
  • FILE: Minister Malusi Gigaba. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    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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  • FILE: Microsoft chairman and co-founder Bill Gates. Picture: AFP.

    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.

    1614 days ago
  • FILE: Chancellor Angela Merkel. Picture: United Nations Photo.

    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.

    1615 days ago
  • Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa attends the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) on 24 January 2018 in Davos. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1615 days ago
  • FILE: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivers a speech during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on 23 January 2018 in Davos, eastern Switzerland. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • Australian actress Cate Blanchett speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting, on 23 January 2018. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa with the South African government delegation ahead of the World Economic Forum 2018 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Picture: GCIS.

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • People protest against the attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming Davos World Economic Forum, on 23 January, 2018, in central Zurich. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • FILE: Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • British singer Sir Elton John delivers a speech after receiving a Crystal Award from the hands of Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Chairperson and Co-Founder during a ceremony ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 annual meeting. Picture: AFP

    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.

    1616 days ago
  • FILE: BBC secretary George Sebulela seen with suspended BBC president Danisa Baloyi. Picture: Twitter/@BlackBusinessCouncil

    WEF: Black Business Council confident on punting SA as investment destination

    The council is parts of a team representing the country in Davos.

    1617 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    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.

    1618 days ago
  • Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa flanked by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba at the breakfast planning session ahead of South Africa’s participation in the World Economic Forum. Picture: GCIS

    Ramaphosa: ANC sees progress in fighting corruption

    He will address world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.

    1618 days ago
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