DRC: Willy K. Mulamba, a Seasoned Banker, Appointed as Managing Director of Equity BCDC

Experienced finance professional with deep international expertise, Willy K. Mulamba has also been appointed to the Board of Directors of Equity BCDC, one of the country’s leading financial institutions. A subsidiary of Equity Group Holdings (EGH), Equity BCDC claims to be the largest financial services company in East and Central Africa, as well as the […]

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The company Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) has launched the Bonobo project

PHC has announced, on October 16,  the launch of the Bonobo project implemented by the PHC Foundation in partnership with the Centre for Research in Ecology and Forestry (CREF) and its commitment to green and inclusive growth. In this context, PHC has signed a memorandum of understanding with the organization SAVE TOMORROW, which will assist […]

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Plantations et Huileries du Congo: a transformation model focused on sustainability,women’s empowerment and social impact in the DRC

The impressive transformation of Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) since 2021 was highlighted as a success story at a roundtable on education and growth in sub-Saharan Africa, organized by the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation (NHEF). The event took place on September 27 at the prestigious Harvard Club in New York, on the sidelines of […]

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Jean Muntuabu Luabeya appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company “Plantations et Huileries du Congo”

Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), the largest private employer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announced on Thursday September 19 the appointment of Jean Muntuabu Luabeya as Chairman of the Board of Directors (PCA), in accordance with the company’s articles of association and the OHADA (Organisation pour l’Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des […]

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Mariama Cire Sylla Appointed as World Bank Group Resident Representative for Namibia

The Guinean will take up this newly-created position of World Bank Group Joint Resident Representative for Namibia, from October 1, 2024. This newly created position provides a single point of contact for access to the full breadth of World Bank Group products and services and will enhance the institution’s ability to address global challenges, and […]

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Professor Alain Miatudila honored by The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and associate dean of engineering at Central Piedmont Community College, Professor Miatudila was one of six personalities honored by the Alumni Association of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte at the Alumni Awards 2024 ceremony, held at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The […]

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Glovo appoints Shiro Theuri as Chief Technology Officer

Leading multi-category app Glovo has announced, on September 4, the appointment of Shiro Theuri to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Theuri will lead Glovo’s global technology teams across 23 countries, accelerating the development of the group’s global tech capabilities In her new role as Glovo CTO, Theuri is responsible for leading the development of new solutions […]

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Congolese Yves Mayilamene joins Glencore as regional HR lead copper Africa

Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Yves Mayilamene has over 25 years’ experience in human resources in multinational companies. He will take up his new position in mid-September.  In an internal memo sent to Glencore employees, Mark Davis, CEO Copper Africa at Glencore, announced the appointment of Yves Mayilamene as Regional HR Manager for […]

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Fighting MPOX in the DRC: the vast network of “Plantations et Huileries du Congo” hospitals at the bedside of local communities

As the largest private employer in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC) is supporting the Congolese government’s efforts to make a significant contribution to the national effort to contain the epidemic. The Equateur, Mongala and Tshopo provinces, where PHC is a major economic player, are among those hardest hit […]

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Kenya: two eminent jurists at the top of the judicial system

Dorcas Agik Oduor, the first female Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya since the country’s independence in 1963, made history by being sworn in as President of the Republic of Kenya on Tuesday 20 August and as a member of the Supreme Court of Kenya on Friday 23 August. Martha Koome has been President […]

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16 African lawyers appointed regional representatives of the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum

On July 23, the International Chamber of Commerce’s Alternative Dispute Resolution/Young Arbitrators and Young Professionals Forum (ICC YAAF) announced the names of its new regional representatives. Elected for a two-year term, the representatives will be responsible for promoting and developing this dynamic global network. Current ICC YAAF representatives include 55 women and 46 men, based […]

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Aboubacar Koulibaly, new Managing Director of the Rio Tinto mining group in Guinea

On July 22, Anglo-Australian multinational mining group Rio Tinto announced the appointment of Guinean Aboubacar Koulibaly as CEO of Rio Tinto Guinea, effective the same day.  He will head up the Simandou project, the largest mining and related infrastructure project in Africa. The mining group said Aboubacar Koulibaly, 53, joins the management team at a […]

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