Robert Guest, the Foreign Editor for the Economist, dives into the pressing challenges faced by Cyril Ramaphosa in reforming South Africa and the ANC. They discuss the deep-rooted corruption issues lingering from Jacob Zuma’s presidency and the urgent need for effective governance. The talk also touches on the risks of algorithmic trading and its influence on financial markets, raising concerns over automation's impact on investor decisions. Finally, they explore the evolution of taboo language and its cultural implications.
Our journalists interview Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s president, about his efforts to clean up his country and his African National Congress party. He’s the right man for the job, but the clock is ticking. The markets are rife with funds run by computers, but handing decisions to the machines comes with plenty of risk. And how political polarisation is driving a new dictionary of discourtesy.