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Flash Briefing: Shoprite focus on home market; more countries halt Astra vaccine; Astral sees slump; Eskom; Bitcoin

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Shoprite is shifting its focus back to its home market. Astral predicts a slump in earnings. Eskom will continue maintenance amid power cuts. More European countries stop AstraZeneca vaccine rollouts over blood clot doubts. Bitcoin sinks back from record highs over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Mar 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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