BizNews Briefing - Trump Bump; Bitcoin above $80,000; MKP founder; Rupert batting for SA

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We have introduced a streamlined format for the daily BizNews Briefing, making consumption easier for those interested in business, investments and the political economy. In this episode host Alec Hogg has live guests to provide context on the Trump Bump on Wall Street, and Bitcoin’s surge above $80 000, with plenty more news including SA’s richest man Johann Rupert engaging directly with Donald Trump on keeping the country in AGOA, and MKP founder Jabulani Khumalo attacking its recent recruit Adv Dali Mpofu.

11 Nov 2024 1AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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