JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Thursday, 21 February 2019:

1. Why the lights are flickering – an articulate exposition

2. SLR Diary: Shamima Begum, Max du Preez and Jeremy Corbyn – it’s a wrap!

3. Absa ‘courts’ SARB deputy governor Mminele for CEO role

4. Eskom bumper bailout won’t be its last, analyst tells FT

5. The healthy side of the sex work debate: Bhekisisa Right of Reply

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