Flash Briefing: Mozambique president at centre of corruption scandal; Zuma refuses to testify; vaccines; SA equities

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* Corruption in southern Africa is a key theme in world headlines, with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi placed at the centre of a $2bn debt scandal that led to a sovereign default.
* In South Africa, former president Jacob Zuma - the central figure in R500bn, or $33bn, lost to corruption - is refusing to testify at the Zondo commission into state capture.
* South African equity analysts say the signs are there that Johannesburg equities could deliver solid returns this year.
* Distell gained in value on the JSE on speculation that a booze ban will be lifted soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 Feb 2021 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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