Author: Patrick Ndungidi

During the prestigious Africa Debate 2025 forum held on July 2nd in London, Monique Gieskes, CEO of PHC, captivated the audience with an ambitious and inspiring vision: to elevate the Congolese agro-industry to the status of an economic pillar capable of rivaling the power of the mining sector. In a global context where sustainable agriculture […]

On June 28, 2025, in Abuja, a new chapter was written in the story of Afreximbank. During the Bank’s 32nd Annual General Meetings, Dr. George Elombi was appointed President of Afreximbank, becoming the fourth leader of this strategic pan-African institution since its inception in 1993. A builder from within, George Elombi joined Afreximbank in 1996 […]

On June 17, Singapore-based insurtech company Embed Financial Group Holdings (EFGH) announced the appointment of Congolese national Eric Mboma as CEO for Africa. According to the company, this strategic move underscores its unwavering commitment to democratizing finance and expanding its footprint across the African continent. EFGH’s mission is to support underserved and underinsured populations by […]

Seven years after denouncing the abuses of the PHC-Feronia company to European development banks, Jean-François Mombia Atuku, founder of the “Information and Support Network for NGOs” (RIAO-RDC), returned to the field. From March 23 to April 22, 2025, he led a monitoring mission to Lokutu, in Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a […]

On May 15, by decree of the President of the French Republic, Agnès Diallo, 47, was appointed Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of IN Groupe ( Formerly Imprimerie Nationale), while retaining her position as Chief Executive Officer, which she has held since July 2024. She thus becomes the Chairwoman and CEO of the French […]

On May 11, 2025, Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) celebrated its 114th anniversary, over a century of unwavering commitment, profound transformations, and meaningful contributions to the economic and social development of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, the company stands as a cornerstone of the national agro-industrial landscape. Since its founding in 1911, PHC […]

Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Canninah Dladla as President of the Anglophone Africa Cluster. With a nearly 30-year career spanning the energy, infrastructure, and industrial automation sectors, Dladla returns to Schneider Electric with a bold strategic vision to drive the company’s sustainable growth across […]

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 […]