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Rational Radio: New Nampak CEO; Ecsponent from two sides; Coronavirus scenarios; Sasol and more

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A bumper lineup on this week's Rational Radio:
* New Nampak CEO Erik Smuts;
* SA's favourite market commentator David Shapiro on Sasol, Anglo, Pioneer and more;
* Acting CEO George Manyere gives his side of the Ecsponent story; while Brenthurst Wealth's Magnus Heystek pokes a few holes;
* First Avenue's Hlelo Giyose on the group's innovative recruitment policies;
* BDO's Jabulani Debedu on coronavirus and the impact on travel;
* Scenario planner Clem Sunter unpacks three potential coronavirus outcomes;
* Alisson Collier, the MD of Endeavour SA on supporting the country's entrepreneurs; and
* Chris Logan on Nampak and the sale of coal fired power stations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Mar 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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