JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Wednesday, August 5 2015:

1. SA Mining Minister’s bizarre attack on Glencore will scare off foreign investors

2. Mazda CX5: Quietly beating the best the segment has to offer

3. This is the future: Bitcoin blockchain deal executed, digital stockex works

4. Julius Malema reflects on qualified freedom – state shoots itself in the foot

5. Looking for EU citizenship – Invest in Malta

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