News24 Clem Sunter

The lesson of Trafalgar

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:22:15 +0200

Clem Sunter explains why professionalism and experience are two key ingredients for choosing the leaders of any organisation.

Beyond reasonable greed

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:13:32 +0200

The world has more than lived up to the phrase "greed is good" by pursuing the principle that excessive greed is even better, says Clem Sunter.

Animal spirits

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:14:32 +0200

Clem Sunter argues that the words of Keynes written 76 years ago on animal spirits have huge relevance today.

The logical alternatives to e-tolling

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:56:11 +0200

Clem Sunter looks at the logical alternatives to e-tolling given its postponement and the interdict against implementing it on Monday.

Why I am buying an e-tag

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:04:30 +0200

Clem Sunter explains his reasons for purchasing an e-tag and hopes it prompts a lively debate.

And the Oscar of all time goes to...

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:53:33 +0200

Who do you think played the star role of all time in the history of the movies? Asks Clem Sunter.

Active learning

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:46:34 +0200

A revolution is taking place in business schools on how to turn course participants into more effective individuals, says Clem Sunter.

Einstein was right about Israel

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:57:35 +0200

Clem Sunter has found another reason to admire Albert Einstein’s extraordinary intellect and humanity.

Keeping the red flags down

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:10:35 +0200

It is common cause that we should do everything to avoid becoming a Failed State, says Clem Sunter.

Boots and all

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:35:39 +0200

An army officer once advised that the only way to win a war is to go in boots and all, says Clem Sunter.

Eurowinked!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:04:46 +0200

Clem Sunter received some interesting gossip from an undisclosed German source which sheds light on events in Euroland.

Entrepreneurs in chains

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:05:16 +0200

Compared to China and Nigeria, South Africa’s entrepreneurs are in chains. They must be liberated immediately, says Clem Sunter.

We need an Agridesa now

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:37:05 +0200

Negotiations on a new agricultural dispensation should start right now, says Clem Sunter.

ESOPs are top of the pops

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:46:35 +0200

Clem Sunter argues for much wider implementation of employee share ownership programmes in South Africa.

Red foxes and black swans

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:33:41 +0200

There is a technique for capturing Black Swans and Nassim Taleb should be made aware of it, says Clem Sunter.

Asset management: the foxy normal

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:19:41 +0200

Clem Sunter offers a new set of rules to govern the investment of your money in the market.

Choo choo train

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:42:57 +0200

They say the light at the end of the tunnel can be an express train heading towards you, but what if the train has no lights? asks Clem Sunter.

Dinner for two: My top ten

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:39:27 +0200

Clem Sunter lists his favourites in the hall of fame with whom he would like to share a glass of wine and exchange ideas.

The Possibility of World War III

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:13:55 +0200

Clem Sunter responds to a question put to him often on the possibility of another great war.

Learning from Wivenhoe

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:33:28 +0200

Clem Sunter examines the conditions surrounding the flooding of Brisbane at the beginning of last year and offers recommendations to improve the response.