Legalise artisanal mining, leave for the USA, and stealing without a conscience

Legalise artisanal mining, leave for the USA, and stealing without a conscience

Author: Daily Maverick February 11, 2025 Duration: 21:07
When you turn your friends into your enemies, don’t all your enemies suddenly become friends - with each other? There is an intrinsic design flaw when it comes to alienating your friends, but US President Donald Trump doesn’t seem to care. But hey, he’s not totally friendless - Trump has reached out to Afrikaners and initiated a new great trek. It sticks in the craw that it takes someone like Trump to point out weaknesses in local legislation like the Expropriation Act, but that’s what entrepreneur Mark Barnes and Daily Maverick Editor at Large Tim Cohen discuss. “When you apply force to achieve an objective, and not persuasion, you end up with a fight and not a result,” says Barns. Listen up.

Every week, the complex world of business and current affairs gets a thorough and engaging examination on Stand Up! Business. Hosted by investment banker Mark Barnes and Business Maverick editor Tim Cohen, this podcast from Daily Maverick moves beyond the headlines to unpack the real stories shaping markets and economies. The conversation is grounded in their combined decades of front-line experience, offering a perspective that is both analytical and accessible. You’ll hear them dissect the latest news with a critical eye, often challenging conventional wisdom and exploring the deeper implications of financial and political events. It’s a midweek ritual that feels like listening in on a candid discussion between two experts who aren’t afraid to ask tough questions. Each episode provides clarity on the forces driving change, making sense of the noise for anyone interested in the intersection of business, policy, and society. Tune in for a regular dose of insightful commentary that goes far beyond the surface-level reporting, all delivered with the straightforward approach that defines this essential podcast.
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