BizNews Briefing - DiData ‘Protagonists’ tried another dodgy deal; Bitcoin reserve for SA; De Lille on caught at ORT

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, the last one of 2024, host Alec Hogg shares highlights of tonight’s two Premieres - Another dodgy deal attempted by the DiData executives lambasted in the recent judgement on a big BEE transaction that wasn’t; Stafford Masie (and Rob Hersov) are engaging with top government officials to help prepare for Donald Trump’s massive move on making Bitcoin part of the US’s official reserves (potentially replacing gold); Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille stick at OR Tambo; Trump gets friendly with XI and more.

12 Dec 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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