Flash Briefing: Mantashe denies corruption; Mkhize considers resigning; Facebook; NHI

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In today's headlines:
*Mantashe denies that he was involved in the evaluation of the bids for emergency power, the lion’s share of which went to Karpowership.
*The European Union and the U.K. opened formal antitrust investigations into Facebook Inc.’s classified-ads service Marketplace, ramping up regulatory scrutiny for the company in Europe.
*South African Health Minister Zweli Mkhize is considering resigning over an investigation into a tendering scandal, two people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
*The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has warned that thousands of doctors will leave the country ahead of the planned introduction of the National Health Insurance (NHI). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Jun 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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