Covid-19 curfew eases to 10pm, but booze ban remains; De Beers to axe staff; Anglo American; ArcelorMittal; SA beer

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In today's news headlines:
* Diversified miner Anglo American on Thursday said first-half profits fell 39%.
* Steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa fell deeper into a half-year loss as demand for steel dropped and output declined after operations were shut during a lockdown.
* AB InBev says volumes in South Africa have dropped over 60% in the quarter.
* Diamond giant De Beers is to axe staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Jul 2020 4PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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