BN Daybreak: NPA drops police charges; Burke defends crypto fintech; US markets bounce back

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In today's episode, the NPA formally drops corruption charges against high-ranking police officers following unravelling testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Meanwhile, an MP breaks his silence on his fintech, Kastelo, explaining its cryptocurrency arbitrage model and denying accusations of siphoning money out of South Africa. Finally, we cover Wall Street's latest moves, where strong US services data and a surging Robinhood offset manufacturing slowdowns.
23 Aug 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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