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Industry Veteran Joins Payfast as New Managing Director
David Adams, drawing upon more than two decades of extensive experience in the payment services sector, has taken on the position of Managing Director at Payfast. With a seasoned background, Adams previously lent his expertise to esteemed entities like Network…
Noor Al-Sulaiti Takes Charge of Security at Google Cloud
Google Cloud has appointed Noor Al-Sulaiti as Head of Security Business Development and Government Relations for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region (META). Noor, a seasoned industry leader renowned for her innovative approach, brings extensive experience in the telecommunications…
Metrofile Cloud Welcomes New Head of Strategy: Peter French
In a significant move signaling a transformative era in cloud technology across Africa and the Middle East, Metrofile Cloud appoints Peter French as its new Head of Strategy. French’s arrival comes at a crucial juncture for the company as the…
MTN Group Welcomes New Group Chief Regulatory
Formerly the Group Chief Regulatory Officer at Liquid Telecom for five years, MTN Group appoints Mike Silber as Group Executive Regulatory. He played a pivotal role in expanding Africa’s cross-border fibre network and its largest networked data center operation. His…
AERC Appoints Prof. Victor Murinde as New Executive Director
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Board has appointed Prof. Victor Murinde as the organization’s new Executive Director. Prof. Murinde joins AERC from SOAS University of London, where he served as an AXA Professor of Global Finance. Murinde is a…
Randgo Elevates Leadership to Drive Impactful Rewards Vision
Randgo, a bespoke customer, incentive, and employee rewards company, has recently appointed new members to its C-suite as part of its strategy to accelerate its vision of becoming the most impactful rewards provider in South Africa. Kinola Pather as CEO,…
Buhle Goslar Takes Helm as Lula’s New Board Chairperson
Lula, a prominent figure in providing digital finance solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) locally, has appointed Buhle Goslar as the new Chairperson of its Board. Goslar brings a wealth of experience in the fintech space, particularly in emerging…
Flutterwave Welcomes Dipo Fatokun & Tosin Faniro-Dada on Board
Flutterwave, Africa’s payments technology company in Africa, has appointed Dipo Fatokun as the new Chairman of Flutterwave Technologies Solutions Limited, reinforcing its commitment to the highest regulatory, compliance, and governance standards. Mr. Fatokun brings over 30 years of extensive experience…
Avanti Communications Welcomes New Sales Director
Avanti Communications (Avanti) has appointed industry veteran Chris van Rooyen as its new Sales Director. With a decade of success at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, van Rooyen brings his extensive market knowledge and 25 years of telecommunications expertise to spearhead enterprise…
APO Group Appoints New Chief Operating Officer (COO)
APO Group, the premier Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new position, Bas will drive the company’s growth strategy. He will focus…
Welcome Jacques van Niekerk: Incubeta’s New Global CEO
Incubeta is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jacques van Niekerk as the new Global CEO, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey to amplify its global impact and enhance its suite of data-driven services to meet evolving customer…
Flutterwave fortifies its Board of Directors with new leadership
Flutterwave has proudly announced the addition of Olajumoke Adenowo to its global Board of Directors. Renowned as a transformative leader and business luminary across Africa, Olajumoke is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing Flutterwave’s pan-African and global aspirations. Revered…
TransUnion Africa’s New Chief Revenue Officer: Andries Zietsman!
TransUnion Africa, an information and insights company, has appointed Andries (Dries) Zietsman as its Chief Revenue Officer. In his new role, Zietsman will leverage his extensive experience in various sectors such as Financial Services, Emerging Markets, Insurance, Auto, Consumer, and…
Unlocking Cybersecurity: Veeam’s Ian Engelbrecht on Public Sector Cyber Defense
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, the public sector faces unique challenges in safeguarding its infrastructure and data. Unlike private organizations, the public sector’s responsibilities extend beyond financial impacts, with disruptions potentially affecting essential services crucial to citizens’ daily lives.…
Louise Steenekamp: Introducing the New Vice-Chair of the African SAP User Group
The African SAP User Group (AFSUG) Board has unanimously appointed Louise Steenekamp as its new Vice-Chair, effective from 15th February 2024. Having served on the AFSUG Board since January 2020, Steenekamp brings with her over two decades of extensive experience…
Mastercard Names Folasade Femi-Lawal West Africa Country Manager
Mastercard, a company in digital payments and technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Folasade Femi-Lawal as the new Country Manager and Area Business Head for West Africa. With over 25 years of multifaceted experience spanning financial services, management…
