FirstRand COO Mary Vilakazi on a question many ask: Is the World Economic Forum still relevant?
Mary Vilakazi speaks to Alec Hogg on what was learnt from the WEF in Davos, the overall mood and her hopes for South Africa.
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For over 18 years, BizNews editor Alec Hogg has provided firsthand insights from the World Economic Forum, bringing our readers into the heart of global economic discussions. This category compiles all of Alec’s reports, analyses, and commentary on the annual meetings held in Davos. Experience the pulse of global economic trends, innovative ideas, and policy debates that shape the world. Through Alec’s eyes, explore the crucial conversations and interactions among world leaders, economists, and industry giants that drive international agendas. Join us at BizNews for a unique perspective on the WEF that connects the dots between global economic narratives and their real-world implications.
Cost of living crisis could pull attention from global risks such as climate change
Interview with Jason Quinn highlights how the cost of living crisis could pull attention from shared global risks such as climate change.
Ensuring international investors remain committed to SA – Naspers CEO, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa
Naspers CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa speaks at WEF 2023 in Davos about the opportunity to showcase what South Africa has to offer.
“A just transition is the core business of the DBSA” – Professor Mark Swilling, WEF 2023
The Development Bank of South Africa balances bilateral meetings and knowledge accumulation sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
“Renewable energy and fossil fuels do co-exist in the short term” – Peter van Kerckhoven Nedbank CIB
Van Kerckhoven expressed relief that, climate change and energy sustainability are still at the top of the agenda.
Developing the next generation of SA entrepreneurs at WEF, 2023 – Lindiwe Matlali
South African entrepreneur Lindiwe Matlali talks about creating spaces for young entrepreneurs to thrive at WEF 23.
“The challenges we have in SA are the same as the rest of the world” – Brian Dames, WEF 2023
Dames relates his experience so far and how it is patently clear that the crises South Africa faces are the same as the rest of the world.
This could be Africa’s century – Old Mutual’s CEO Iain Williamson summarises WEF 2023
Old Mutual CEO Iain Williamson on the support Africa needs to make a just transition.
“Sustainable finance solutions are playing a key role in mitigating climate risks” – Arvana Singh
BizNews interviews Arvana Singh – head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Nedbank CIB – at WEF 2023 in Davos.
Nedbank CEO Mike Brown on how the focus at WEF has changed since 2010
BizNews interviews Nedbank CEO Mike Brown on the shift in the WEF focus from everything bank-related to climate change and sustainability.