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TransUnion Africa Appoints New Chief Data & Analytics Officer
Global information and insights company TransUnion Africa is proud to announce the promotion of Gerhard Muller to the position of Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO). In this newly created role, Muller will lead the Data and Analytics department across…
African Development Bank Appoints New Deputy Director General
Moono Mupotola is appointed as Deputy Director General of the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery Office by the African Development Bank Group, effective October 16, 2024. Mupotola, a Zambian national, brings over 25 years of development experience…
Veeam Software Introduces New Leadership in the EMEA region!
Veeam® Software has appointed Mena Migally as the new Regional Vice President of EMEA East. Migally will oversee Veeam’s business operations and growth strategies in the region. Having worked in the IT sector for over 20 years, Migally has occupied…
AfDB Group Welcomes New Director to President’s Cabinet
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB)has nominated Dr. Emmanuel Pinto Moreira as Director of Special Operations in the President’s Cabinet Office. Dr. Pinto Moreira, a Beninese economist, has almost three decades of experience in macroeconomics, growth, poverty, economic governance, trade,…
Maziv Welcomes New 2 Regulatory Appointments in South Africa
Maziv is pleased to announce the appointment of 2 regulatory professionals to strengthen its operations and commitment to digital and broadband inclusion in South Africa. Their extensive experience in the telecommunications sector will be critical in guiding Maziv’s participation in…
Centurion Law Group Appoints New Director of Tax & Legal
Daoudou Mohammad, a trusted legal counsel in the CEMAC region, has been appointed Director of Tax & Legal at CLG’s Pointe-Noire office. Mohammad provides a wealth of demonstrated expertise that will benefit the law firm’s Africa-wide business as the energy…
Central Bank of Nigeria’s New Appointments at Keystone Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced reorganizing Keystone Bank Limited’s board of directors, which is a key step toward improving the bank’s operations and governance. A statement released by the financial institution on Wednesday stated that to fortify…
Veeam® Software Announces New Chief Technology Officer
Niraj Tolia has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Veeam® Software. Tolia joined Veeam after the company acquired Alcion, a security-first, AI-driven data management firm that he co-founded with Vaibhav Kamra. The co-founders and Alcion team bring a distinct…
Airbus Appoints New President for Africa and the Middle East
 Airbus has appointed Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, effective January 1, 2025. Gabriel Semelas has over 24 years of experience in the aerospace business, holding various top executive positions. He joins Airbus from…
Mastering IT Management: An Exclusive Interview with SolarWinds Evangelist Sascha Giese
IT News Africa recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Sascha Giese, a passionate and knowledgeable Technical Evangelist at SolarWinds. Sascha Giese started his IT career in the early 2000s as a network and system administrator in a public school. Joining…
Microsoft South Africa on the Hunt for New Managing Director
In an unexpected move, Kalane Rampai resigned as Managing Director of Microsoft South Africa. He has decided to pursue a career opportunity outside of Microsoft, according to a company statement, Rampai departed Microsoft after just over a year. Rampai began…
South Africa Grieves the Passing of Former Minister
The nation mourns the loss of Pravin Gordhan, a stalwart of South African politics and a key figure in the fight against state capture. According to a family statement released early Friday morning, former Minister Pravin Jamnadas Gordhan died peacefully in…
Bas Wijne Takes the Helm as Chief Executive Officer
APO Group the premier Pan-African communications consultancy and news release distribution business, is pleased to announce Bas Wijne’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer. Bas Wijne, who formerly served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at APO Group, has extensive experience and…
Former MTN CEO & Director at Eskom Succumbs to Cancer
Following a protracted fight with cancer, Sifiso Dabengwa, the former CEO of MTN Group and Director at Eskom, passed away on September 1, 2024, leaving the business community in mourning. Known for his innovative leadership and substantial contributions to the…
Standard Bank Group Announces New Senior Appointments
Standard Bank Group (SBG) is pleased to announce executive appointments to simplify and strengthen its management structures, improve its short- and medium-term competitiveness, and continue its strong growth momentum. These appointments are effective from 1 September 2024. With these appointments,…
MTN Group Announce New Board Appointments for Fintech & Bayobab
MTN Group has appointed four new non-executive directors to the boards of MTN Group Fintech and Bayobab. Herman Bosman will serve as independent chairman, while Nicky Newton-King and Nosipho Molope will also join as independent non-executive directors. “Building leading fintech…
