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    Takealot revenue jumps 41% despite lockdown restrictions

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    Takealot.com, South Africa’s largest online retailer, grew revenue by 41% to $238-million, despite being limited to selling only “essential items” during the hard lockdown earlier this year.

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    Digital currencies ethereum and XRP soared on Monday, gaining momentum as bitcoin powered on towards its all-time high.

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