Jonathan Oppenheimer Insights
Jennifer Ward-Oppenheimer Research Grant for African environmental researchers
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We need to have an honest debate about farming rhino to save them – Jonathan Oppenheimer
We need to have an honest debate about farming rhino to save them – Jonathan Oppenheimer South Africa holds the
Policymakers shouldn’t let inflation blind them to the problem of underinvestment
Policymakers shouldn’t let inflation blind them to the problem of underinvestment We need more ‘engaged capital’, argues South African social
The Investment Imperative
The Investment Imperative Inflation has risen sharply around the world. It recently reached a forty-year high in the US, bringing
Jonathan Oppenheimer’s legacy to his late Jennifer – incentivising scientists to tackle African challenges
In this thoughtful and moving interview, the scion of South Africa’s storied Oppenheimers uncovers a bit about his late wife
Lessons for our economic recovery
Covid-19 has created two parallel crises: one in public health, one in the global economy. Vaccines look likely to provide
Business Investment, The Recovery, And Goals-Based Regulation
The economies that will recover fastest will be those that are best able to re-establish and sustain strong demand and
Quantitative Easing, Hyperactive Finance, And The Incentive To Invest
Quantitative easing (QE) may have unintended consequences that are potentially damaging for productive investment and the long-term health of our
The case for ‘engaged’ capital
Policymakers and financial investors need to work together to encourage engaged capital and investment in productive assets, argues Jonathan Oppenheimer
Community Insights
NICKY AND JONATHAN OPPENHEIMER ESTABLISH THE SOUTH AFRICAN FUTURE TRUST
As announced in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation last week, we have pledged R1bn to extend a financial lifeline to employees of South African Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprises (“SMMEs”). Our aim is to mitigate the immediate economic
Brenthurst Survey Shows Vast Majority of South Africans Condemn Russia
Brenthurst Survey Shows Vast Majority of South Africans Condemn Russia The government appears to be at odds with the vast majority of South Africans when it comes to a range of issues, from the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the
Protecting Africa’s climate change ambitions at COP26
It is time for the African continent to initiate a climate expert meeting explicitly focused on Africa’s needs, relevant to global concerns Climate change is a long-term shift in temperatures and weather patterns. While some changes are natural, such as
SA Heading for Coalition as ANC to Get Under 50%
SA Heading for Coalition as ANC to Get Under 50% The ANC share of the vote among those who will definitely cast their ballots will fall to 46.7% of the vote in the 2024 election, a survey conducted on behalf
Africa means business at COP27
Africa means business at COP27 Africa will be a vigorous contributor to many forums engaging with climate change challenges at COP27 held in El-Sheikh, Egypt from 6 November to 18 November 2022. By Duncan MacFadyen and Rendani Nenguda With COP27 taking place on African
NICKY AND JONATHAN OPPENHEIMER STAND ALONGSIDE SOUTH AFRICANS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST COVID-19, WITH R1 BILLION TO SMME EMPLOYEES
We are deeply concerned about the unfolding global health crisis. As proud South Africans, we welcome our government’s robust and timely efforts to stem the tide. Success in the face of such adversity will require all of us, working together,