We question Prudence Lebina. CEO of GAIA Infrastructure Capital. What’s the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? I was born with six fingers on my right hand. How do you handle stress? Exercise, prayer and sleep. What is your biggest indulgence? Chocolate fondant and Oros. What was your first job? Working at my aunt’s shop in rural Limpopo over school holidays. Looking back, I learnt the value of hard work and realised that retail is hard and a volume-driven business. I guess this also influenced my later career choices and my decision to become a chartered accountant, ultimately leading to my current role. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? "Such is life" and "Wow ... that’s ridiculous!" What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Deal with the current facts — don’t over-predict the future, chances are that if you try to, you’ll be wrong anyway. Where were you when Nelson Mandela was released from prison? I was nine years old so probably out playing in the ...
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