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BizNews Briefing - SA & Iran relations; Eastern Cape property; West Africa turmoil; Notre Dame

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This BizNews Briefing covers pivotal global and local stories. Alec Hogg interviews Iraj Abedian on South Africa's deepening ties with Iran. Bronwyn Nielsen explores Eastern Cape investment opportunities, including a R109 billion green ammonia project. The Sahel region's reliance on Russian mercenaries takes the spotlight, alongside updates on Notre Dame’s reopening and JSE market movements.

4 Dec 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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