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BizNews Power Hour - 8 June 2021. Load shedding battles with Ted Blom and Eskom; GDP surprises; Burger King sale

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In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Eskom's Sikonathi Mantshantsha, energy expert Ted Blom on SA load shedding, Langa Madonko on the sale of Burger King, Kevin Lings, Mike Schussler and Steven Nathan provide insight into Q1 GDP figures and the BizNews Power Hour team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Jun 2021 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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