The fintech startup Flutterwave has become a central force in Africa, spearheading its rapid propulsion into the digital economy. As one of the first unicorn startups (a company with a valuation of more than $1 billion) on the continent, it has played a mighty role in altering the financial landscape of the continent. To understand […]
As of recent years, the title of the richest Indian person in Africa has off course given to Prateek Suri who build odds and keeping on headlines, an Indian born business magnate and founder of Maser Group. His fortune, built primarily through consumer electronics after being acquired by SCG Shandong’s Chia and other prominent Asian […]
Africa’s leading billionaires have built their fortunes through groundbreaking innovation, strategic vision, and unwavering resilience. Spanning industries such as manufacturing, mining, telecommunications, and consumer goods, these trailblazers are reshaping Africa’s economy while making a global mark. Discover the sectors they command, the lifestyles they embody, and the inspiring journeys behind their success. Beyond their immense […]
Africa's emerging megacities offer great opportunities, but will also open new fronts in East-West competition. New Decade, New Challenges If the last year has taught us anything, it is that looking too far into the future can be a futile exercise. Decision-makers in politics and business were both caught unawares by the seismic events of […]
Jumia has been dubbed the "Amazon of Africa." It's Africa's largest e-commerce operator, surpassing Amazon and China's Alibaba, and it's the first African tech start-up to go public on the New York Stock Exchange.
When we at CEO Today spoke with Frik Rademan, we asked him about the path that led him to become CEO of AVBOB. He studied part-time through the University of South Africa (UNISA) whilst working at an audit firm, and subsequently accepted a job with Anglo American Corporation (Gold & Uranium Division) as a Senior […]
Dr. Andrew GWODOG has served as Director & General Manager of the Gabonese Commercial Reinsurance Corporation (SCG-Ré) since its inception in February 2012. Dr. GWODOG shares insight into his management style, SCG-Ré’s ambition to be a leader of reinsurance in Africa, and its mission to manage the legal assignment on premiums and contributions of insurance […]
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina is the President of the African Development Bank Group - the premier multilateral development financial institution in Africa. Established in 1964 to fight poverty and promote sustainable economic growth and social progress in Africa, the Bank’s strategy is focused on five development priorities (the ‘High 5s’): light up and power Africa, […]
To learn more about reinsurance in Africa and African Reinsurance Corporation, as part of Game Changers section, CEO Today reached out to the Group Managing Director and CEO Mr. Corneille Karekezi. Can you tell us a bit more about African Reinsurance Corporation? Established in 1976 by 36 member States of the African Union and the African […]
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a US$ 1 million Emergency Humanitarian Assistance to people affected by drought and famine in Kenya. On 10th February 2017, the Government of Kenya declared the drought a national disaster following extreme dry spells in pastoral zones since August 2016. These have […]
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