In this week’s book giveaway, you can win a copy of Africa’s Billionaires – Inspirational Stories from the Continent’s Wealthiest People by Chris Bishop, founding editor of Forbes Africa. To enter the competition, complete the quiz here.
Answers for the last quiz:
1. True or false? The CEO of Pick n Pay is Richard Brasher.
True.
2. Which minister came under fire recently for flying 30 family members around the country at the taxpayer’s expense?
Minister of communications/Faith Muthambi
3. Who is Anthony Scaramucci?
The former communications director of the White House
4. Which country’s inhabitants are colloquially known as Kiwis?
New Zealand
5. True or false? Rating agency Moody’s recently stated that the South African Reserve Bank is under increased political pressure.
True.
6. Net1 recently terminated a consulting agreement with its ex-CEO, Serge Belamant. What was his monthly fee?
R645 000
7. Which international company is being investigated by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office?
British American Tobacco (BAT)
8. True or false? Paris is to host the 2028 Olympics.
False, it is Los Angeles.
9. What country’s flag does not feature the colour red?
Ireland
Bonus question in magazine:
10. Which e-commerce and cloud computing company did Jeff Bezos found?
Amazon
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