Tim Cohen is a Senior Editor at Currency. With a long-standing career in business journalism, he focuses on themes such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, and the intersection of business and economics, while also covering regional interest and world news. Tim's insights and commentary have been featured in prominent outlets including NewsDay Zimbabwe, MSN, and the Daily Maverick.
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Tim's coverage primarily focuses on local South African issues, particularly in the realms of business and industry, government and politics, finance and economy. He often cites data to support his analysis and frequently presents opinion editorials.
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