🔒 FT: SA proposes a controversial medical tourism plan involving rhino horns
South Africa has unveiled a controversial biodiversity strategy, proposing to allow medical tourism using rhino horn powder and aiming for economic benefits…
Financial Times
🔒 FT: RFK Jnr enters US presidential race with Sergy Brin’s ex as running mate
The announcement of Nicole Shanahan as Robert Kennedy Jr’s running mate has thrust her into the political spotlight.
🔒 FT: Trump’s inner circle are preparing for a second term
Bolstered by seasoned campaign operatives and former officials, Trump’s bid for a second term promises radical changes.
🔒 FT: Russian victories shake global leaders’ faith in Ukraine war prospects
As global leaders convened at the Munich Security Conference, the once-optimistic outlook for Ukraine’s conflict against Russia has turned bleak.
🔒 FT: Tech titans slash 34 000 jobs since the start of 2024 in AI pivot
Tech companies like Microsoft, eBay, and PayPal have collectively eliminated 34,000 jobs since the beginning of the year…
🔒 FT – Meta’s small dividend: Is the era of cash rewards making a comeback?
In the investment landscape, Meta’s modest yet significant foray into dividend payouts marks a potential shift in investor sentiment.
🔒 FT – Naspers/Prosus alert: Are Chinese stocks a value trade or a value trap?
Amidst a backdrop of skepticism and market turmoil, Chinese stocks teeter on the edge of opportunity or peril.
🔒 FT: Stanford Prof Erik Brynjolfsson – This decade could be the best of all-time, or the worst
Stanford professor and AI expert Erik Brynjolfsson explores the transformative potential of AI on productivity, jobs, and societal structures.
🔒 FT: Tim Harford – Disinformation is a calamitous accident waiting to happen
In this thought-provoking piece from the FT, Tim Harford explores the broader implications of disinformation in our contemporary society
BizNews’ best of 2023: How World sees SA
South Africa has found itself in the global spotlight time and again this year, and BizNews have been sure to share the outlooks of our overseas partners at Bloomberg and The Financial Times.