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Some big things are going to happen soon, says JSE-listed Labat CEO

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Across the world, another rapidly developing sector is in the cannabis industry. In South Africa, Labat - a JSE-listed company - is run by Brian van Rooyen. The company is at the forefront of cannabis exploration in South Africa. The CEO joined the BizNews Power to discuss progress, with van Rooyen mentioning that Covid was a struggle - but the company is back on track. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 May 2021 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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