World Economic Forum - Is South Africa investable

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GUEST – Izak Odendaal, investment strategist, Old Mutual Wealth

For the last year or so, following regulatory crackdowns, Covid lockdowns, slowing growth and growing strategic competition with the West, many investment commentators have posed the question “Is China investable?” This question can just as easily be asked of South Africa, not only by foreign investors, but by locals too.
16 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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