Half of university first-years won’t make it

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of crypto regulation in South Africa, the challenges Africa faces in avoiding a superpower trap, and the signs of revitalization in Johannesburg amidst ongoing decay.

Crypto sector reacts as SA moves to regulate crypto under the exchange control system. Can Africa avoid the superpower trap? And Jozi’s comeback? Signs of life amid lingering decay. Moneyweb

Topics covered

• crypto regulation
• Africa superpower trap
• Jozi revival
• university dropout rates

Keywords

• crypto
• regulation
• South Africa
• Africa
• Johannesburg
• university
• first-years
• superpower trap

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crypto

Places: SA, Africa, Jozi

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