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Economy
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Markets
Rand plunged to new record low overnight amid economic, interest rate concerns

The rand hit a new low on Thursday evening, almost reaching R19.83 to the dollar.
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Deutsche Bank recommends buying 'extremely cheap’ South African bonds
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Money
SA households turn to banks to save at expense of investment industry

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The energy efficiency standards of lightbulbs sold in South Africa are going to be raised to a level that effectively prohibits the sale of incandescent and...
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