The Economist: The week ahead

An illicit shadow economy, rampant extortion and the capture of the criminal justice system: mafia members and tactics are eating away at the state. Oura seems to have captured the market for smart rings; we ask whether it can keep its lead finger-tight. And our correspondent finds convention upended, for good and bad, at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.Guests and host:John McDermott, chief Africa correspondentShera Avi-Yonah, business correspondentAlexandra Suich Bass, culture editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: South Africa, organised crime, criminal justicewearable tech, Oura ringsLucas MuseumListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.