THE ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF WAR

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine strikes us as one of the most-expected unexpected events of recent times. Steeped in a revisionist ideal of Russian identity, President Putin is rattling the cage of the current world order. NICK CURTIN writes about the inflationary pressures that result from the war.

The cupboard is now bare

It is difficult to remember the heady days of the 2010 Soccer World Cup and the general sense of national euphoria and ‘gees’ we experienced. Business development manager Nick Curtin writes how the national mood is very different as we limp into 2021.

Foord Webinar – South Africa's political map is being redrawn

South Africans vote in municipal elections on 4 November. But the bigger political shifts reach well beyond local government. Where is power moving? What comes next for the ANC? How will South Africa navigate its changing relationship with the US? And what might these shifts mean for the 2029 national elections? Join Nancy Hossack and Frans Cronje as they discuss the political signals that matter and what investors should be watching.

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