Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is set to table government’s supplementary 2020 budget at 3pm

Aspen can ramp up output if there is a need - CEO.

Government, Aspen in touch to source drug for all of Africa.

FNB Wealth and Investment's Chantal Marx discusses the further opening of the economy and Aspen's share price reacting to hopes of a new Covid-19 wonder drug. Gary Booysen of Rand Swiss on trader vs investor. FlySafair's CEO Elmar Conradie gives an update following the resumption of flights.

On positive Covid-19 drug trial.

Stephen Saad – CEO, Aspen Pharmacare

Stephen Saad – uitvoerende hoof, Aspen Pharmacare

At 1530 GMT, the rand was 0.23% firmer at R17.20 per dollar, moving away from a session-high of R17.08.

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If the 2008 collapse is any guide, this economic downturn will expose a wave of corporate shenanigans.

Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth talks US retail sales and Aspen; Altron CEO Mteto Nyati discusses the company's decision on dividends and salaries.

'We have a large population that’s vulnerable due to their health status.'

'South Africa’s government has been very proactive and we are focused on supply continuity, which is critical.' said Saad.

'Of course if this lasts for a year and there are no supplies... we're going to see issues.'

Aspen said the outbreak of the coronavirus has resulted in its Chinese commercial team being largely inactive since February.