Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week | Amazon comes to South Africa from space. Plus: Mexican candy, market mayhem and PIC chaos

Author: Nicola BergsteedtPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: South Africa

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Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week | Amazon comes to South Africa from space. Plus: Mexican candy, market mayhem and PIC chaos

In this episode of Bruce Whitfield's podcast, Amazon arrives in South Africa from space, likely via satellite services. The show also covers Mexican candy, market turmoil, and chaos at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC).

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