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Elon Musk now world’s 4th wealthiest; Apple makes Wall Street history; MTN; SA banks

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In today's news headlines:
* Elon Musk, South Africa born founder of Tesla, is among the world's wealthiest, after the Tesla stock price soared.
* Apple is now worth $2trn.
* MTN has a new boss.
* As banks are set to report a plunge in profits, the South African Reserve Bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has said the banking sector is in good shape and has too much liquidity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Aug 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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