By CNBC Africa -May 9, 2017 Can Russia be a good fit as a strategic economic partner for South Africa? To answer that question, CNBC Africa spoke to Independent Strategy Adviser, Shawn Hagedorn and discussed the potentials in this partnership.

25th April 2017 Considering President Zuma’s partnering prospects from Russian President Putin’s perspective helps to explain SA’s complicated, and largely dysfunctional, economic and foreign policies. Neither Putin nor Zuma should be underestimated in terms of political cunning. Yet both men have worldviews and economic notions which are irreconcilable with today’s key trends and success factors. BRIC…Continue reading Can the Putin-Zuma bromance survive? It’s complicated

15th March 2017 SA’s per capita income growth has been negative in recent years. Unless the national dialogue is upgraded to inform broad policy shifts, this will become routine. There is remarkably little awareness that seeking to reduce SA’s unemployment or poverty when the economy has entered a period of prolonged stagnation is counter-productive. The order of…Continue reading Under ANC, SA has experienced wealth destruction on a massive scale

Policy will catch up if the private sector drives updated pilot projects to show how economies and social goals can thrive with less heavy-handed regulations 17 NOVEMBER 2016 – 06:29 Adjusting to SA’s political economy has become nearly as demanding for investors as negative interest rates in other regions. But it can be far more…Continue reading Private sector must sway policy with successful pilot projects

24th October 2016 The meme, “Houston, we have a problem” reflects patronage. Choosing Houston for the well funded mission-control space centre stemmed from both houses of Congress having been led by two arm-twisting Texans. One would soon occupy the White House and use his most unreserved strong-armed tactics to force through America’s historic Civil Rights…Continue reading Scrutinising treachery – morality, economics collide.

17th October 2016 President Zuma is the most powerful person in the country not because he is a visionary or a policy wonk. The pursuit of self interests through coalitions is integral to democracy and capitalism. Thus many people achieve much power in business and politics through managing factions. Jacob Zuma focuses on behind-the-scenes machinations…Continue reading Time is now. Zuma must reshuffle towards pro-growth, pro-business.

By CNBC Africa -October 14, 2016 (video is missing) Independent Strategy Adviser, Shawn Hagedorn says time is running out for South Africa to develop an economic model which meets the country’s broad development needs. He also notes that the National Development Path and the new growth plan look less capable than ever. CNBC Africa’s Onyi Sunday spoke…Continue reading Time is running out for S.A’s economy – Expert