Flash Briefing: Alcohol ban threatens more jobs, hammers glass industry; booze ban arrests; Sibanye; Truworths

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In today's headlines:
* The alcohol ban is hammering South Africa’s glass packaging industry, which could lose a further R1.5bn in sales;
* Acting on tip-offs, police have been cracking down on restaurants serving alcohol in contravention of Covid-19 regulations;
* Global stock markets sank on Monday as soaring Covid-19 cases offset investor hopes of a quick economic recovery;
* Truworths was one of the best performers at the start of the week, gaining about 15% even though it has warned of a profit drop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Jan 2021 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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