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BizNews Briefing: Trump v Harris, Mozambique mayhem, and Ramaphosa's Putin pal-ship

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg speaks to David Shapiro, Makone Maja and Rob Futter to provide context on major developments in the investment field, politics and energy. The conversations range from Trump v Harris through to Mozambique’s contested election; Ramaphosa’s bromance with Putin and FirstRand’s inherited problems in the UK. The BizNews Briefing is broadcast live at 7am weekdays.

28 Oct 2024 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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