SA competitiveness improves; R350m state capture bill; Motsepe, Rupert bid on Blue Bulls

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South Africa's economy is showing signs of improvement, says the World Economic Forum. Releasing its global competitiveness report, it says South Africa’s competitiveness has regained momentum after the recent political landscape shift and climbs 7 places to 60th.
Investigating sate capture has cost taxpayers a whopping R350m so far, according to the SABC.

The Blue Bulls Rugby Union has received a joint offer from Remgro, the investment company of Johann Rupert, and African Rainbow Capital, which is backed by Patrice Motsepe.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the global body is facing its worst cash crisis in about a decade and runs the risk of defaulting on payments to staff and vendors.

The UK stepped up preparations for a no-deal Brexit in three weeks’ time as negotiations with the European Union headed toward a breakdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Oct 2019 6PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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