BN Briefing: FMD — mismanagement or malice?; SA gun laws; social media on trial; Major on AfriMat

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In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, Dr Theo de Jager assesses South Africa’s foot-and-mouth response, while Bloomberg covers a US jury trial over claims social platforms were designed to addict teens. Jonathan Deal then outlines firearms bill concerns, and Peter Major closes with a Wealth Building view on AfriMat.
11 Feb 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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