Why South Africa's $220 Billion Pension Fund Manager Is in Crisis
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The episode discusses the crises faced by South Africa's Public Investment Corp. and the implications for governance and investment.
South Africa's Public Investment Corp., the $220 billion manager of civil servants' pensions and a major shareholder in many of the country's biggest companies, has lurched from one crisis to another. Its chief executive was suspended before a court ordered his reinstatement, while the chairman — who also served as deputy finance minister — resigned amid the fallout. On this week's Next Africa podcast, South Africa Bureau Chief Alexander Parker joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain the turmoil at the PIC , trace how one of Africa's most influential investors became mired in repeated governance crises, and assess whether long-delayed reforms recommended by a judicial inquiry will be implemented. For more stories from the region, subscribe to the Next Africa newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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