Monthly: August 2025

An Arab man South Africans must listen to

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

THIS past week in Johannesburg, I had the privilege of attending a fascinating dinner hosted by Benji Shulman—someone I’ve known for years and who now serves as Executive…

Innovators and thought leaders meet in Ghana

ACCRA, GHANA
THIS past week was superb. I spent it in Accra, Ghana—an experience I’ll never forget. I was there for the Emergent Ventures (EV) Unconference, a gathering of exceptionally talented…

US–SA relations in the deep freeze

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

THE African National Congress (ANC), which controls the Government of National Unity (GNU), shows no willingness to recalibrate its domestic or foreign policy to foster a functional relationship…

Against Trump’s tariffs

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

THIS past week, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on dozens of countries including South Africa. 30% is the new tariff rate on South African goods exported…