Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede returns to the helm of the Access Corporation group

Ten years after leaving the group he co-founded with his friend and business partner Herbet Wigwe, who died in the USA on 9 February, nigerian banker and businessman Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has been appointed non-executive Chairman of the Board of the Access Corporation Group, parent company of Access Bank and other subsidiaries of the group. “Access […]

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Diaretou Madina Gaye Dieng appointed President of Schneider Electric’s Francophone Africa & Islands Cluster

On Monday March 11, Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Senegalese Diaretou Madina Gaye Dieng as President of the Francophone Africa & Islands Cluster. She will be based in Casablanca, where the Cluster is headquartered. In her new role, explains Schneider Electric, Diaretou Dieng will lead the group’s activities in more than sixty countries, including […]

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Ethiopian Airlines: Captain Kalkidan Girma at the helm of an all-female flight

To mark International Women’s Rights Day, celebrated on March 8, 2024, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, organized, as it does every year, an all-female flight. This year’s flight was from Addis Ababa to London Heathrow, with Captain Kalkidan Girma, Ethiopia’s first female Airbus A350 captain, as lead pilot. The flight was preceded by a […]

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DRC: Rodolphe Kembukuswa and Eldon Khuty appointed to Africa Global Logistics (AGL)

Rodolphe Kembukuswa, a Congolese national, has been appointed Country Manager of Africa Global Logistics (formerly Bolloré Africa Logistics) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, based in Kinshasa, while Eldon Khuty, also a Congolese national, is the new General Manager of Africa Global Logistics in the province of Katanga, based in Lubumbashi. He replaces Rodolphe Kembukuswa. […]

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Finance :Three women bankers appointed CEOs

As part of the restructuring of First National Bank of Namibia’s (FNB) management committee, following the departure of its former Managing Director, Erwin Tjipuka, FNB, Namibia’s largest and most successful commercial bank, announced on 26 January that Nangula Kauluma has been appointed CEO of FNB Retail Banking, while Sepo Haihambo has been appointed CEO of […]

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African Union: Dr. Tidiane Ouattara appointed Head of Science, Technology and Space Division

Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, a national of Côte d’Ivoire, is the new Head of the Science, Technology and Space Division in the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation of the African Union Commission. The Science, Technology and Space Division manages collective action at national, regional and continental levels to popularize and raise awareness of the […]

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50 Congolese appointed and awarded prizes in 2023

Leaders of public and private companies, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, sportsmen and women, etc., the 50 Congolese personalities on this list have distinguished themselves in their respective fields, enabling them to be promoted to new positions or receive awards for their brilliant achievements. Focus on 50 Congolese men and women who shone in 2023. NB: The […]

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Abena Osei-Poku appointed Managing Director of Ecobank Ghana

Ecobank announced on January 05 the appointment of Ghanaian Abena Osei-Poku as CEO of Ecobank Ghana and Regional executive, anglophone West Africa, effective January 1, 2024. Abena Osei-Poku, 52, succeeds Joana Mensah, who has been acting CEO since August 15, 2023, following the retirement of former CEO Dan Sackey. Ecobank Ghana has 65 branches, numerous […]

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USA: Gabe Kunda, a Congolese “voice” in Hollywood

Born in the USA to parents from the Democratic Republic of Congo, full-time voice actor (dubbing) Gabe Kunda features in the 13th edition of the annual “Forbes 30 Under 30 Changemakers” list, published in November 2023. He is listed in the “Hollywood and Entertainment” category. Gabe Kunda’s exceptional talent and distinctive voice bring iconic characters […]

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23 “bosses of bosses” at the heart of the economy in Africa

Generally known as the “bosses’ bosses”, these shrewd businessmen and seasoned serial entrepreneurs oversee the employers’ organisations in their respective countries, while working to ensure the prosperity of their own companies. As the link between the private sector and public authorities, these wealth and job creators are at the heart of social dialogue. Who are […]

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Who is Mohamed Kande, the new Global Chairman of PwC?

Appointed at the beginning of November, Mohamed Kande is the first African to become Chairman of one of the world’s four largest financial audit and consulting firms, known as the “Big Four”. He also becomes the first consulting partner to lead PwC, a firm traditionally focused on audit and tax, sectors that generate $53 billion […]

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Tariye Gbadegesin appointed CEO of the Climate Investment Funds

The Trust Fund Committee of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) announced, on November 27, the appointment of Tariye Gbadegesin as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 2024. She replaces Mafalda Duarte, who left in July 2023 to lead the Green Climate Fund. A US and Nigerian national, Tariye Gbadegesin was selected following a highly competitive international […]

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