Don't Judge an Accountant by his Cover (Grattan Kirk)

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How does an Irish accountant become the CEO of South Africa’s largest chain of book stores? Reg chats to Grattan Kirk about the state of reading in the country, how book sales have been impacted by Covid-19, and the future of books in a digital world.

17 Jun 2021 English South Africa Business

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