Libya's Central Bank Governor, Senior Officials, Flee With Passwords
Libya’s Central bank governor, Sadiq Al-Kabir and other senior bank officials have fled the country to seek protection from potential attacks, just days after a new leadership team accused them [...]
Botswana Stock Exchange Chief Positive that Privatisation Can Transform Economy
As one of the resolutions in spurring private sector growth through SOEs listings, Botswana Stock Exchange acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kopano Bolokwe advised that shareholders must adopt best practices, [...]
How SYSPRO is Maximizing Efficiency in Kenya's Manufacturing Sector
SYSPRO, a global leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, is accelerating its domain in the Kenyan market by popularizing its services to manufacturing companies seeking advanced data automation and [...]Rwandan Startup Ampersand Raises US$2 Million for Regional Expansion
Ampersand, a Rwandan electric motorbike manufacturer, has topped up its total funding to US$ 21.5 million after receiving US$ 2 million from investors in its Series A funding. This latest [...]China's Lending to Africa Surged to US$ 4.6 bn in 2023
China increased its lending to Africa in 2023 to US$ 4.6 billion marking the first increase in 7 years, according to research by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center. [...]African Airlines' Passenger Revenue Jump by 8% in Q1 2024 AFRAA
The world airline industry has maintained its trajectory of recovery during the first quarter of 2024 with a rebound in passenger demand, according to African Airlines Association (AFRAA). International traffic [...]Why France Arrested Telegram Founder Pavel Durov
Over the weekend, Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov was arrested by the French authorities after his private jet landed at Bourget Airport in Paris from Azerbaijan. Durov is alsoaccused [...]Qatar Airways Acquires 25% Stake in South African Regional Carrier
Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional carrier Airlink as part of its ambitions to expand operations further across Africa. “Having Qatar Airways as an equity [...]Ghana Begins Construction of US$12 Billion Petroleum Hub
Ghana’s state-owned Petroleum Hub Development Corp. (PHDC) and a consortium of private-sector partners have formally broken ground on the first phase of the country's first integrated downstream petroleum hub According [...]Podcast: UBA Kenya CEO Mary Mulili on Leadership, Innovation, and Empowering Women in Finance
Mary Mulili, the Managing Director and CEO of UBA Kenya, shares her leadership journey and the key drivers of success in the banking industry. She emphasizes the importance of customer [...]
TikTok Appoints Kenyan to Regional Safety Advisory Council
TikTok has appointed a Kenyan among eight members of its inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa Safety Advisory Council, as the popular short-video platform moves to boost safety protocols and policies. This group [...]Ethiopia Bans Diplomats, Foreign Missions from Importing Fossil-Fuel Cars
The Ethiopia foreign ministry has prohibited diplomatic and consular missions in the country from purchasing and importing cars that use petrol or diesel. The ministry wishes to inform all Diplomatic [...]
