We question Alon Lits, general manager of Uber sub-Saharan Africa. Nominate your eighth wonder of the world Scuba diving in Sipadan in Malaysia — it requires a lot of effort to get there but it’s well worth it. What was your first job? My father used to own a small pharmacy in Hillbrow. I used to help in the shop during school holidays. What is the one investment you wish you had made, or made earlier? Buying bitcoin. I was introduced to bitcoin by a friend in 2013 when the price was US$70 but I didn’t see value. It’s now trading at over $5,500. What is your biggest regret? That I waited eight years to propose to my wife. Tell us about a hidden gem in Joburg/Cape Town/Durban that not many people know about. I love my coffee shops. I suggest you check out Grind (in Melrose), Loof (in Norwood) or Father Coffee (in Braamfontein or Rosebank). What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? All airports are a tiresome experience, but the one that stands out to me as being the busiest and most c...
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