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Naspers appoints new CEO for South Africa

Naspers has appointed Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa as the new CEO of its South African operations.

In a statement released on Wednesday the company said Mahanyele-Dabengwa will report directly to group CEO of Naspers Bob van Dijk and her responsibilities will include leading Naspers Foundry and Naspers Labs.

“Phuthi will be based in Johannesburg where she will lead the group’s day-to-day business in South Africa and represent its interests in-country”, read the statement from the group.

Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa

Mahanyele-Dabengwa, who previously worked as an executive chairperson at Sigma Capital, said she is looking forward to adding value to the company.

“I am thrilled to be joining Naspers at such a pivotal time for the group and for South Africa and look forward to adding value to the group in realising its strategy in South Africa”, she said.

Van Dijk described Mahanyele-Dabengwa as a “seasoned leader.

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Source: eNCA