Are we not tired of this same message every year, Sir? Our public leaders do not have the integrity required to attract the investors to build the future we want I attended WEF for the first time when I 22 and this year I turned 33 and we’re still saying the same damn thing!

When I wrote this last year, someone introduced me to others and created an opportunity I wasn't expecting. Things later didn't pan out as planned, but I remain grateful for the thought. Your friends will always refer you. Be a good friend to them, too.

Osaretin Victor Asemota Psychologically they call it the burnt toast theory. The idea behind it is that burning your toast and having to toast another slice may have saved you from an unfortunate circumstance or lead you to a positive outcome. Be grateful for a delay, a disappointment, etc.

I think Standard Bank bosses may have read my book The Time Travelling Economist. Kenya is on track to be Africa’s next “Asian-style” industrialisation story, in the 2030s. In 10-20 years, high growth economies will be called “African-style”. Asia will be low growth like Korea

"The problems of the 21st century are overwhelmingly the problems of success. We struggle with the chaotic superabundance of information; our ancestors were haunted by ignorance. We have to cope with the tragic consequences of humanity’s too-efficient exploitation of the planet’s

The way I think about this is that there are certain 'non-negotiable' expenses. ☞ Housing (rent, electricity, internet, etc.) ☞ Feeding & household items (groceries, foodstuffs, cooking gas) ☞ Transportation (fuel costs, transport fare) ☞ Family & personal care (medicals,

the National Gambling Board just reported R1.5 trillion in gambling turnover -- the highest ever recorded 💔💔 over 50% of working South Africans gamble with 27% of social grant recipients betting with grants gambling operators are smashing record breaking profits in Africa 🎰

R1.5 trillion is R4.1bn in gambling turnover every single day no single industry in SA has grown at 47% per year -- except gambling South Africa's GDP is expected to grow at a dismal 1.6% next year with 60%+ youth unemployment this is literally economic suicide

for generations, massive wealth extraction out of Africa happened with physical resources & commodities this time it's with manufactured addiction, exploiting economic insecurity, gamification & relentless persuasion tactics monetizing desperation is a priceless commodity

Our government needs to step in before it is too late. South Africa's gambling operators generated gross revenue of R75bn in FY24/FY25. South Africans spent R1.96bn on lottery tickets vs R1.83bn (FY23/FY24). SARS collected R5.8bn in taxes and levies during the same period.

[BEE for EU] The EU now demand BEE-type arrangements for Chinese companies investing in Europe! China previously mandated joint ventures as a condition for investments in China.

Let me tell you, on the RADIO, they play aviator in the morning. While kids are on their way to school.

When men say this it means they have nothing clean to wear. When women say this it means they have nothing new to wear. Men and women use the same words but speak a different language.

The dramatic surge in gambling spending in South Africa, a country struggling with high unemployment and poverty rates, is a disturbing trend:

Raila Odinga was a true champion of democracy. A child of independence, he endured decades of struggle and sacrifice for the broader cause of freedom and self-governance in Kenya. Time and again, I personally saw him put the interests of his country ahead of his own ambitions.

Nana Poku Naval I am deeply troubled about this issue, because when you talk about it you get a pushback — “progressives” pull up statistics showing the lack of representation of women in industries and areas of life without even thinking about the preferences of the women who are making those

Preparing India for an AI Economy In an article penned by Shri B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog, and Ms. Debjani Ghosh, Distinguished Fellow, NITI Aayog, the authors highlight that while AI is reshaping the world of work, it also presents an unprecedented opportunity for

Interesting thread on #Niger

The Convention Centre is glowing in the Kigali sunshine, and the final touches are coming together 🌞 Tomorrow, #MWC25 opens its doors — and we can’t wait to welcome everyone! 🚀

The new leader of Madagascar has reached out to former South African president Thabo Mbeki’s Foundation. Seeking advice and guidance on how the country can engage in a dialogue that is inclusive and constructive engagement with regional and continental leaders as part of ensuring