Saffers optimistic about future - survey; lottery scandal; Naspers into second-hand clothes

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In today's headlines:
* South Africans are more optimistic about the future, a trust barometer shows;
* A scandal involving lottery funds has erupted;
* Naspers, which was once the major force behind the SA media sector and then found Chinese tech start up Tencent before it became a giant, is eyeing the second-hand clothing market;
* Central banks are seriously investigating digital currencies;
* Zimbabweans are preparing to embark on protest action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Jan 2020 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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