South African Airways proudly claimed that its duty is to bring the world to Africa. But as the airline collapses into bankruptcy, Ethiopian Airlines is dominating African skies with a swagger. So who will now bring the world to Africa? The coronavirus has wiped out half a decade of stock market gains, potentially sending the global economy into a recession. Given that China is the manufacturing hub of the world and it is prone to epidemic outbreaks, how do global electronics and hitech companies reduce supply chain shocks? This issue also looks at whether there is substance to the hype around UK neobanks and how prepared Oman is to levy VAT. Read on.