The last time we looked at the top risks in the world was in 2012 where unemployment was ranked as the top risk across the globe. And our analysis unleashed a forum concept called Business 2 Entrepreneur (B2E). If you structured your business model to cater for entrepreneurship needs—then the sustainability of your business was guaranteed. We cited Innscor, Delta, Varun, The Chinese, Shipping and Logistics (Runners), Mukuru, Ecocash, Irvines Chickens and more.
And Delta has just entered the billion dollar revenue threshold in recent times. The B2E model should be part of finance studies for those interested in appreciating local conditions.
Anyway we look at the latest report from WEF and what are we picking?
Geo-economic Conditions already playing out in South Africa and likely to impact the rest of SADC and the continent at large. And this will trigger more social complications across the region.
Is the region ready for possible (if not imminent) voluntary and involuntary migration? Extreme weather conditions and pollution also listed and closely interlinked too.
And the present challenges not going away but carried over into long term with 50% of future risks aligned to environmental conditions.
Will Kariba Dam still hold sufficient water for Hydropower by 2036? The adverse impact of AI to exacerbate environmental conditions.
So what opportunities do you see from this?
- Invest in Green Energy—ordinarily no need to repeat this as its now common knowledge. However we repeat for emphasis. Build your brands and be at the top in Green Energy. This includes adopting new technology as part of your long term strategy. Benchmark your performances to the best across the globe.
- Invest in land—This is already happening in Zimbabwe with cluster homes, Sabhuku deals, Econet strategic positioning through Infraco. The rise of REITs in Zimbabwe. Just get land or invest in real estate disruptions.
- Invest in AI—Interestingly Artificial Intelligence impacts every facet of life creating new opportunities and risks. But highlight AI into Green Energy, Land and Society.
The disruptions to impact business opportunities and we are already in transition. By 2036 crypto currencies could be dominating, and most of what is coming can be gleaned from developed economies. What is however surprising is the mention of Health. Is it because most of the analysts come from financial backgrounds? Only time will tell.
