Sasol powers up the JSE, with 270% return; SA GDP shrinks; Zimbabwe security force leaders ordered bank account closures

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In today's news headlines:
* South Africa’s recession deepened in the first quarter of 2020, with official data on Tuesday showing that gross domestic product contracted 2% from the previous three months;
* South African stocks are about to round off their strongest quarter in almost two decades, with Sasol leading the pack with a staggering gain of more than 270%;
* Zimbabwe's security force leaders are behind the sudden closure of the country’s stock market and a block on bank accounts; and
* Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell congratulated the All Blacks Sevens team after they were named winners of the 2019/20 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Jun 2020 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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