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From 30 000 feet the glass is half full

By Prieur du Plessis, on August 23rd, 2008 posted in: South Africa

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By Felicity Duncan

Why a global investment guru thinks that SA has what it takes to win.

Eighteen months ago, author and financial expert John Mauldin wrote a newsletter about South Africa praising its potential for growth and success.

In a follow-up radio interview in February 2007, Mauldin told [...]

Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (August 18 – 24, 2008)

By Prieur du Plessis, on August 23rd, 2008 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

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As I am traveling at the moment, this week’s edition of “Words from the Wise” is shorter than usual, but still includes some thought-provoking news items and quotes from market commentators during the past week. [...]

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