As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. This week, our readers sought information about Black Friday in South Africa, and around what President Ramaphosa had to say about the country’s Startup Act that is currently being developed. Mastercard Appoints New Country Manager for South AfricaMastercard has appointed Gabriel Swanepoel as its new country manager in South Africa. This serves as a promotion from his current role as the VP of Business Integration for Mastercard, Southern Africa. As country manager, Swanepoel is responsible for further driving the company’s strategic vision, innovation, and growth agenda, and building on its successful purpose-driven culture in South Africa, according to a statement from the company.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 31, 2021 00:40 UTC