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BPH 4 Nov: Market insights with Viljoen; BlueGreen aids NW dam; Unravelling BAT’s investigation; BN partner with NOVA FM

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In tonight’s episode of the BizNews Power Hour, we kick off a new weekly feature with BizNews's Alec Hogg discussing the top news of the week with Gary Stroebel of Namibia's NOVA FM. Also tonight, Piet Viljoen looks at news from his biggest holding - MTN - and provides insights on other major news; SA’s BlueGreen director - Jurgens Van Loggerenberg explains the process that has cleaned the previously toxic Rootplaats Dam; and highlights of a webinar with the team from the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, - Victoria Hollingsworth, Tom Wright, Chrissie Giles and James Ball - with Alec Hogg explaining why the UK body was drawn to the story of the South African tobacco industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Nov 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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