T T Mboweni: Prospects for the global economy in 2002 Speech by Mr T T Mboweni, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, at the Nieman Society of Southern Africa Annual Dinner, Cape Town, 9 February 2002. *  1. *  *  Introduction  Ladies and Gentlemen. I thank you for inviting me to speak at this, your annual dinner.
I congratulate you as a group of individuals who have been recognized for your excellence. You have a responsibility to continue this pursuit of excellence. Indeed, this should be a guiding characteristic for all of us. The year 2001 can appropriately be described as a depressing year.