BN Briefing: Trump's peace pipe, 'Deep State' uncorked, new patronage networks, Tesla, Meta, Apple

In today's BizNews Briefing, Donald Trump earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his peacemaking efforts as the Israel-Hamas truce talks progressed. In South Africa, Aubrey Matshiqi exposes a “deep state” of rogue politicians and business figures looting the nation. Sakeliga’s Piet le Roux critiques BEE and “equity equivalence” deals as patronage networks blocking firms like Starlink. Economist Bheki Mahlobo warns that South Africa’s foreign policy missteps are repelling US investment. Agbiz’s Wandile Sihlobo stresses export diversification over reliance on China. Cathie Wood discusses Tesla, Apple’s talent issues, and Meta’s AI strategy.

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