Author: Patrick Ndungidi

On May 1, the World Bank officially announced the appointment of Senegalese economist Ndiamé Diop as Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa. He succeeds Victoria Kwakwa, who retired on March 31, 2025. This leadership transition comes at a pivotal time for a region navigating persistent challenges and emerging opportunities. Based in Nairobi, at the […]

In a region where every kilometer of open road and every bridge built can transform daily life, Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) has marked a decisive turning point in Tshopo Province. This April, the company inaugurated two major infrastructures: the Bokala-Wamba road and the Loleka bridge—tangible symbols of its concrete commitment to local communities. […]

In the provinces of Tshopo, Équateur, and Mongala,-often characterized by tensions between extractive companies and local communities-one agricultural company stands out: Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC). A report published in December 2024 by the NGO Amis de la Nature pour la Paix Sociale (ANPS) designates PHC as a model of social responsibility, highlighting its […]

On April 1, 2025, a historic chapter was written for the Commonwealth. Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, former Ghanaian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the organizationSecretary-General of the Commonwealth. She becomes the first African woman to lead this institution, which unites 56 nations and represents over a […]

Ecobank marks a pivotal moment in its leadership strategy in West Africa with the appointment of two exceptional women to lead its subsidiaries in Togo and Liberia. Estelle Fafa Akue Komlan, with over 15 years of experience in the banking sector, takes the helm of Ecobank Togo, while Salamata Diallo, after an impressive career across […]

Namibia is entering a new era in healthcare with the appointment of Dr. Esperance Luvindao as Minister of Health and Social Services. Appointed on March 22 by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, she joins a renewed government full of promises and reforms. Previously, she has also been appointed as a Member of Parliament by the President, in […]

In 2021, Belgian Jean-Pierre Latere Dwan’Isa, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, founded EsoBiotec, a visionary company that is reinventing in vivo cell therapy to make cancer treatments both more accessible and more powerful. This revolutionary innovation has now caught the attention of AstraZeneca, which is ready to acquire the company for a […]

Canal+ Group has announced the appointment of Aziz Diallo as General Manager of Pay TV for French-speaking Africa, effective March 2025. This promotion recognizes his exceptional career within the Canal+ group, which he joined in 2015. Aziz Diallo will report to David Mignot, Managing Director of Canal+ Africa. With over 20 years of experience, Aziz […]

Bestine Kazadi has just etched her name in golden letters in the great book of African football. On March 12, during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) held at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, the Congolese was elected as the 5th Vice-President of the CAF Executive Committee (Comex), in […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has taken a major step forward in the palm oil sector by officially joining the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC). This strategic decision, welcomed by Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), marks the beginning of a new era for an industry that was once thriving but is […]

Monique Gieskes, CEO of Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), has been recognized with a prestigious distinction: the “Special African Business Leadership Commendation Award”, presented by African Leadership Magazine during the 14th edition of the Personality of the Year Awards. This well-deserved recognition celebrates a visionary leader whose insight and leadership are shaping a new […]

A fresh breeze is sweeping through Angolan finance. The Board of Directors of the Angolan Debt and Securities Exchange (BODIVA) is undergoing a transformation, and at its helm stands an emerging figure: Cristina Dias Lourenço. The official announcement, dated February 6, confirms that she has been appointed interim President of the Executive Commission (PCE), succeeding […]