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BizNews Briefing - Mining, Banking, SA's comeback and ASML with Swanepoel, Kooyman

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, industry heavyweights Bernard Swanepoel and Kokkie Kooyman share their insights on the key sectors driving South Africa’s economic recovery. The discussion covers positive developments in mining, the evolving banking landscape, and the opportunities presented by and cement makers. They also explore the role of public-private partnerships in boosting infrastructure development - and the growing interest of foreign investors. Also, the freshest news from Wall Street with particular emphasis on the sharp reverse in the share price of ASML - and a very positive outlook from SA-based, Nasdaq-listed Karooooo. The BizNews Briefing is live-streamed daily on BizNews Radio from 7am.
16 Oct 2024 1AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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