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Net1 appoints Lincoln Mali as Southern African CEO
Net 1 UEPS Technologies, Inc.
Registered in the state of Florida, USA
(IRS Employer Identification No. 98-0171860)
Nasdaq share code: UEPS
JSE share code: NT1
LEI: 529900J4IZMWV4RDEB07
ISIN: US64107N2062
("Net1" or the "Company")
Net1 appoints Lincoln Mali as Southern African CEO
Johannesburg, February 9, 2021 – Net1 (NasdaqGS: UEPS; JSE: NT1) today announced that it has
appointed Lincoln Mali as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") of Net1 Southern Africa, a new position
for the company.
A highly accomplished financial services executive with over 25 years in the industry, Mali makes
the move to Net1 from his role as Head of Group Card and Payments at Standard Bank Group. Mali
also chairs the board of directors of Diners Club South Africa and is a member of the Central and
Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) Business Council for Visa. He will join Net1 on
May 1, 2021.
"After a thorough and rigorous search process, we are delighted that Lincoln Mali has agreed to join
Net1 as the CEO of Net1 Southern Africa. He has a very strong track record in consumer and
merchant financial services across South Africa and 16 other African countries. Furthermore, he is a
highly ethical business leader who is strongly aligned with Net1’s vision and mission," said Jabu
Mabuza, Chairman of Net1.
Mali said: "I am delighted to be appointed as CEO of Net1 Southern Africa. Net1 has unique
capabilities, technology and infrastructure to provide financial services to unbanked and underbanked
consumers and merchants. Furthermore, Net1 has a staff complement of over 2,500 competent and
dedicated men and women. I am excited to use those capabilities and work with my new colleagues
to make Net1 a leading financial technology business. I wish to thank the Board for their support."
"Joining the Net1 team aligns with my purpose of making a difference in society, and I look
forward to working with my new colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial inclusion for
the unbanked and underbanked market. Hopefully our efforts will give these clients dignity and
choice in financial services," Mali concluded.
Furthermore, Net1 is continuing with its search for a Group CEO and will communicate progress in
due course.
About Net1 (www.net1.com)
Net1 is a South African-focused financial technology company with a presence in Africa and Asia.
Net1 utilizes its proprietary banking and payment technology to distribute low-cost financial and
value-added services to underserved consumers and small businesses. The Company also provides
transaction processing services, including being a payment processor and bill payment platform in
South Africa. Net1 leverages its strategic investments in banks, telecom and mobile payment
technology companies to further expand its product offerings or to enter new markets.
Net1 has a primary listing on NASDAQ (NasdaqGS: UEPS) and a secondary listing on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: NT1). Visit www.net1.com for additional information about
Net1.
Investor Relations Contact:
Dara Dierks
Managing Director – ICR
Email: net1IR@icrinc.com
Media Relations Contact:
Rich Mkhondo
Phone: +27-83 2010-254
Email: Rich Mkhondo@mediaandwritersfirm.com
Johannesburg
February 9, 2021
Sponsor:
Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited
Date: 09-02-2021 04:25:00
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