Inside South Africa’s Hidden Gold Rush - Episode #174

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In Today's Show: South Africa’s illegal gold trade is back in the spotlight, with syndicates quietly moving what could be a third of the country’s supply through a parallel economy that raids haven’t stopped. In Russia, Telegram’s founder faces fresh criminal charges as the battle over encrypted platforms turns into a fight about state control. SPAR’s share price has slid to 2010 levels, with the new leadership now facing a credibility test. Meanwhile, tourism numbers shift, a European retail play closes, and a newly discovered dinosaur rewrites prehistory. More From Us:⁠Whatsapp Channel⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠

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