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WEF

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.

Davos through the eyes of an insider – ‘they’re taking over our town, pushing out the locals’ #WEF20

19th January 202227th January 2020

Biznews spoke to a local newspaper editor and Davos resident, Barbara Gassler who has for the past years hosted the team.

Turning climate change, with innovation, into an opportunity – #WEF20

19th January 202227th January 2020

Sean de Cleene says there are ways in which southern Africa could adapt with innovation and not only survive, but turn climate change into an opportunity.

Tapping in to SA tastes: Alcohol free beer and happy milking cows #WEF20

19th January 202227th January 2020

Stefan Klebert says his company’s technology can provide fascinating insights in to the mindset and moods of milking cows. They are also tapping into our changing tastes.

Meet Rali Mampeule: Magoebaskloof local behind global surgery fund for the poor #WEF20

19th January 202227th January 2020

Rali Mampeule, a member of the royal family of the Rain queen, the Modjadji near Magoebaskloof, has become the founding donor of a global surgery movement.

International companies ready to partner with SA in renewable energy space – Dames

19th January 202224th January 2020

The power blackouts in South Africa have severely hampered businesses and especially mines over the past months.

Davos day four – A picture wrap of #WEF20

19th January 202224th January 2020

Capetonian photographer Greg Beadle has been snapping away, capturing all that has been happening in Davos 2020. And as they say in the movies folks, it’s a wrap.

‘Economic damage is greater than first thought’ – Nedbank CEO Mike Brown

19th January 202224th January 2020

The damage done to the South African economy over the last 10 years is greater than many thought and that means the turnaround is going to be slower.

Meet the young maths whiz from Jozi helping shape the future #WEF20

19th January 202224th January 2020

Sai Govender, from Johannesburg, has been chosen by the WEF as a Global Shaper. Hear about his experience at Davos, Switzerland.

Richard Wainwright on #WEF20, stakeholder capitalism and easy ‘energy crisis’ wins

19th January 202224th January 2020

Investec’s Richard Wainwright said he believed South African corporates have always been aware of stakeholders unlike their American counterparts.

Naledi Pandor on why Eskom split, visas top of foreign investor agenda #WEF20

19th January 202224th January 2020

In an interview with Biznews, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor said more changes to visas was high on the list of foreign investors.