Rational Radio in full: Shapiro/Alcock on what happens after lockdown; A new way for SAA; Making respirators in PMB

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This week's full Rational Radio show features the regular in-virtual-studio guests David Shapiro and GG Alcock discussing the impact of Covid-19 on the formal and informal sectors. Plus fascinating interjections with Paul O'Sullivan on an alternative plan to closing South African Airways; and an update from Ian Ambler, co owner of the Pietermaritzburg engineering firm that has make its first respirator in 17 years - resuscitating a product that had been discontinued due to corrupt gatekeepers in the State's health care sector. He's had plenty of orders from desperate buyers, but nothing from SA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Apr 2020 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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