JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Thursday, 3 January 2018:

1. Here’s why 2019 will be an interesting year for SARB

2. Absa at back of line as banks square up for battle in 2019

3. SLR Diary: Bell Pottinger hits Clifton Beach. Thankfully, no drones.

4. South African business icon Ronnie Lubner passes away – ending an era

5. Bargain hunters eye Apple after sales stunner sends stock reeling

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