Is Walmart Yank-ing our chain? Plus: Anglo

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In this episode, Bruce Whitfield looks at the possible emergence of “Anglo Teck”, a R900-billion copper giant that would be headquartered in Vancouver. The other big news is Walmart’s decision to launch its own-branded stores in SA. Alec Abraham, senior equity analyst at Sasfin Wealth, unpacks why this may be madness. Also on the show is well-known entrepreneur Mike Stopforth, whose new book 52 Big Questions for Business Leaders explains why answers are overrated. Piet Viljoen, founder of RECM and director of Merchant West investments, gives his insights into FirstRand, which released bumper results this week. Certified financial planner Warren Ingram shares practical tips on building wealth. The podcast is sponsored by Capitec. To catch every episode of Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, click the follow and subscribe buttons on News24’s Spotify, Apple and YouTube podcast channels. Editions drop on Thursdays at 17:00.
11 Sep English South Africa Business · News

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