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From crypto crash to Elon Musk's thoughts on Trump's Twitter ban - ep 5

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In episode 5 of the BizNews A-Plus Show, editor Alec Hogg and deputy Michael Appel share insights into the news you need to know from the week that was - Hogg on business and investments, Appel on news and politics. In focus this episode, a bloodbath on the crypto markets, Elon Musk's thoughts on Donald Trump's permanent ban on Twitter, and investment opportunities aplenty with AltX and Altvest. Then, a taste of what's to come from Karyn Maughan and Kirsten Pearson's new book Nuclear - Inside South Africa's Secret Deal. Lastly, in a country where 199 kids died of malnutrition in the first two months of 2022, the South African government plans to spend R22m on something called a monumental flag project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 May 2022 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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