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Kola was appointed as Group Chief Operating Officer at LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES INC.","evidence_excerpt":"On September 3, 2024, the Board approved that, on October 1, 2024 (\"Effective Date\"), Mr. Naeem E. 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Smith was appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary at LESAKA TECHNOLOGIES INC.","evidence_excerpt":"On September 3, 2024, the Board approved the appointment of Dan L. 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