Investec's Cumesh Moodliar on South Africa’s role at Davos and beyond. Moneyweb

Today, 42% of global CEOs believe their companies won’t survive unless they’re able to adapt and pivot. Is artificial intelligence the silver bullet for financial inclusion and branding South Africa to the world? Lessons from the World Economic Forum in Davos. Moneyweb

‘The only way that we can get to a place where there isn't perpetual instability and perpetual insecurity for both Palestinians and Israelis is if a serious dialogue takes place towards finding lasting peace,’ says Dr Mbongiseni Buthelezi, CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Moneyweb

Today on Moneyweb@Midday, futurist Dion Chang examines key trends shaping 2025, including what is being termed AI redundancies, how mechanisation can give agriculture the boost it needs to keep up with growing demands, and how the inflation numbers are affecting food prices. Moneyweb

‘I spoke to Mr Tshaka, myself personally. I'm his immediate supervisor. He disowned the letter; he disassociated himself from the contents of that letter,’ says Dr Mthandeki Xamlashe, Deputy Director General for Clinical Services in the Eastern Cape Health Department Moneyweb

Today – A look at the latest inflation numbers, a big investment boost into the training of female energy entrepreneurs, and how electricity costs affect the minerals sector. Moneyweb

‘When we look at air access, that's one of the things that has been part of the success of visitors to Cape Town, has been the growth in the number of frequencies of carriers and also additional carriers coming to market,’ says Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism. Moneyweb

Today, a report finds that Knysna’s mayor, deputy mayor and speaker must be removed amidst an appointment scandal. Key messages from Donald Trump's inauguration speech, and can AI-driven climate change platforms help companies limit their environmental footprint? Moneyweb

‘I don't think Africa is front and centre in his thoughts, but we could be collateral damage if we start seeing a full-blown trade war between China and America, we could get caught in the crossfire,’ says Professor Andre Roux, economist at the Stellenbosch Business School. Moneyweb

Today on Moneyweb@Midday: The world is watching closely to see how Donald Trump’s presidency will affect global markets. How late payments are crippling small business. Why e-invoicing has benefits beyond Sars compliance and is there still a need for brick and mortar stores as e-commerce keeps growing? Moneyweb