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RIP Davos, the birthplace of ‘woke banks’ and ‘lab-grown meat’ The WEF in Davos is nothing less than an expensive junket for egotistical CEOs, with handy TV exposure. You can’t help but mock it… by Rob Rose January 20, 2026 News·Opinion
The week ahead: South Africa does Davos Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come… by The South Africa Brief January 19, 2026 News
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