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Election hopes: Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s leftist EFF, says he can offer investors something the country’s current rulers lack: clarity, consistency and transparency. https://bloom.bg/4atxlv7

Cocoa surge: With global prices for the commodity hitting $10,000 a ton, there's a rush to plant more trees in West Africa. https://bloom.bg/3vYDUXA

New listings: WeBuyCars gained on its trading debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, marking the start of a potential revival in capital market activity after a years-long lull. https://bloom.bg/4cTZJZe

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