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Cell C sheds stores, jobs; Fraser-Moleketi to chair Tiger Brands; Naspers; wine industry in crisis

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In today's news headlines:
* Cell C has blamed the changing retail environment for a decision to shed stores and jobs.
* Tiger Brands says Covid-19 containment measures are largely to blame for its disappointing results.
* Naspers is to invest R1.4bn in South African tech start-ups.
* SA's wine industry is in global headlines because it has been shattered by the Covid-19 booze ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Aug 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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