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Do you want sex? Just point at the ceiling

Idris Elba
Lifestyle

After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role as advocate for small farmers

Sihle Zikalala
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Sihle Zikalala takes aim at Motsepe: ‘Trump is not our friend’

Do you want sex? Just point at the ceiling
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Do you want sex? Just point at the ceiling

Idris Elba
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After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role as advocate for small farmers

Sihle Zikalala
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Sihle Zikalala takes aim at Motsepe: ‘Trump is not our friend’

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Motsepe weathers ‘Africa loves Trump’ storm with WEF board appointment

By Cornelia Le Roux24-01-2020 18:34

Well, it seems ‘WEF loves Patrice’ as the South African mining mogul was appointed as a board member of the global forum on Friday.

Cyril Ramaphosa. Image: Twitter.com/ Presidency ZA
Business & Finance

Ramaphosa applauds SA for improved ranking in WEF global index

By Buhle Lindwa10-10-2019 14:11

South Africa further ranked 19th globally as a financial hub.

Cyril Ramaphosa
Botswana News

Africa’s potential hampered by corruption and red tape – Cyril Ramaphosa

By SAnews07-09-2019 10:26

President Cyril Ramaphosa stressed the importance of eradicating corruption and making it easier to do business in attracting foreign investment.

Data expert calls for the ethi
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Data expert calls for the ethical use of information in Africa

By (ANA) African News Agency05-09-2019 16:13

WEF managing director Murat Sönmez believes data has the potential to solve major challenges being faced by the African continent – if it is used wisely.

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WEF Africa 2019: Protests taking place in Cape Town on Wednesday, 4 September [video]

By Andile Sicetsha04-09-2019 11:53

The protests are a response to the rampant crimes committed against women and children.

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Am I Next protests: What we know about the planned disruptions [video]

By Andile Sicetsha03-09-2019 16:28

According to the information that is being spread on social media, the protests will take place in different parts of the country, from Wednesday.

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Cyril Ramaphosa will lead SA in the World Economic Forum on Africa

By Buhle Lindwa31-08-2019 23:58

Delegates from across the globe will descend to Cape Town for the Forum.

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Cyril Ramaphosa to punt South Africa to investors at WEF event

By Nick Krige30-08-2019 15:02

President Cyril Ramaphosa will have another chance to entice foreign investment when he leads a delegation to the World Economic Forum on Africa.

World Economic Forum Africa Growth Platform
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Africa Growth Platform launched by World Economic Forum

By (ANA) African News Agency27-08-2019 12:50

The World Economic Forum has supported its call to stimulate growth and create jobs on the continent with the launch of its Africa Growth Platform.

fourth industrial revolution south africa
Business & Finance

South Africa is caught in the global hype of the fourth industrial revolution

By The Conversation23-08-2019 11:10

South Africa is caught up in the global hype of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is distracting it from the unfinished business of redressing inequality and creating the preconditions for an inclusive digital economy and society.

cyril ramaphosa and his envoy at the world economic forum
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“South Africa is on the path of healing and renewal” – says Ramaphosa at WEF

By Andile Sicetsha23-01-2019 15:42

Smoking mirrors will, in the end, achieve the purpose of attracting investment.

World Economic Forum Zimbabwe bailout south africa
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SA government confirm they will bailout Zimbabwe “if it’s affordable”

By Tom Head22-01-2019 14:16

Lindiwe Sisulu has told the media that South Africa wants to help Zimbabwe alleviate the spiraling debt it owes to creditors. Bailout incoming.

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Drop beef and save millions of lives, slash emissions, according to World Economic Forum

By AFP05-01-2019 11:48

The paper highlighted 2010 data showing that beef production alone accounts for a quarter of all food-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Ramaphosa water
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Ramaphosa vows to help “bring water to Cape Town”

By Nic Andersen26-01-2018 10:18

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has told global media that national government will be doing all it can to bring water to the people of Cape Town, immediately.

Ramaphosa NHI
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Cyril Ramaphosa tells BBC Jacob Zuma is “anxious” for his future

By Tom Head26-01-2018 09:27

If you dance with the devil, you’re going to get yourself in trouble

Ramaphosa
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Watch: Ramaphosa – “We are dealing with corruption and managing Zuma” [video]

By Nic Andersen25-01-2018 14:42

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has been speaking to potential investors in South Africa at the World Economic Forum. From all things renewal to managing President Zuma, Ramaphosa didn’t shy away from much.

Six things you didn't know about Davos, Switzerland
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Six things you didn’t know about Davos, Switzerland

By Tom Head23-01-2018 10:32

The World Economic Forum is going to need the heating on full blast

Cyril Ramaphosa to be sworn in as President on Thursday afternoon
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Five ways Cyril Ramaphosa can woo investors at the World Economic Forum

By Tom Head22-01-2018 18:23

The ANC President landed in Switzerland, ahead of key global policy talks with powerful world leaders

Read: Is 80% of Africa’s popul
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Read: Is 80% of Africa’s population without electricity?

By Africa Check24-05-2017 10:15

The head of Africa at the World Economic Forum recently said that only about 20% of Africans have access to electricity. We pulled the data.

Watch: ‘Me being booed is just
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Watch: ‘Me being booed is just part of democracy’.Zuma [video]

By Nic Andersen03-05-2017 14:38

The President is attending The World Economic Forum on Africa that is taking place in Durban.

Ramaphosa and Gordhan: team SA
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Ramaphosa and Gordhan: team SA at World Economic Forum 2017

By Ezra Claymore17-01-2017 10:18

Mzansi’s clearly putting its best foot forward, with deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and finance minister Pravin Gordhan representing us at #WEF2017.

Economic inequality in SA “exp
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Economic inequality in SA “exploded after end of apartheid”

By Peter Church18-01-2016 14:25

The wealth of South Africa’s top 10% of the financial elite has grown by 64% in the first 17 years after the fall of apartheid, while the the poorest 10% have seen no financial growth whatsoever.

How much is South Africa reall
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How much is South Africa really worth to the rest of the world?

By Ezra Claymore01-10-2015 12:03

Well, not as much as some like to think, and much less than we used to be.

South Africa fails the math an
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South Africa fails the math and science test, scores lowest in the world!

By Gerhard Jacobs15-04-2015 11:25

The World Economic Forum has given us the lowest score out of all 143 countries surveyed, Mzanzi fails the test miserably.

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