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AVEVA announces appointment of new Chief Revenue Officer, Brock Ballard from 1 October 2026
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced the appointment of Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer effective 1 October 2026. Brock joins the team from Bentley Systems following an extensive recruitment process led by AVEVA; he will succeed…
Microsoft announces East Africa Country Lead
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Angela Nganga as the Country Lead for East Africa. A long-standing member of the Microsoft Middle East and Africa (Emerging Markets) leadership team, she brings extensive experience in government engagement, strategic business development, stakeholder…
South Africa: WhatsApp-based workforce management platform raises $8.4m
Jem, the WhatsApp-based workforce management platform for deskless teams, has raised an $8.4m Series A funding round led by global fintech investor Quona Capital. The investment will support Jem’s ongoing growth from an HR and benefits provider into a comprehensive…
MTN Launches AI-Powered Job Board
On International Youth Day, MTN is advancing its commitment to digital and economic inclusion with the launch of an AI-enabled Job Board feature on the MTN Skills Academy, giving learners access to job opportunities, high-demand courses and skills guidance on…
The Future of Work Takes Center Stage in Africa: Global Conference on Human Resources in Africa (GCHRA26) Returns to Accra
Global Business Leaders, HR Visionaries, Policymakers, and Technology Experts to Convene for Africa’s Premier Human Capital Conference Africa’s growing influence in shaping the future of work will be on full display as the 3rd Annual Global Conference on Human Resources…
Challenging the changing rules of a career in technology
How can young people build a career in a world that keeps changing the rules? It’s a fair question, and one that’s being asked by matriculants and students across the country. It’s also the right question: not what should I…
Factorial Brings Next-Gen HR Automation to SMEs and Large Enterprises Across the SADC Region
Factorial, a global provider of all-in-one HR and business management software, has announced a major expansion initiative to accelerate digital transformation across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Backed by its robust network of regional partners, the company is helping…
Bernard Beya appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies DRC
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, has appointed Bernard Beya as Chief Executive Officer for its operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), effective 1 April 2026. Cassava Technologies operates in more than 40 markets across Africa,…
Why Every HR Leader Should Be Paying Attention to AI in 2026
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future trend in Human Resources—it is rapidly becoming the engine behind modern recruitment, learning, employee engagement and workforce planning. Across South Africa, HR leaders are under pressure to hire faster, retain top talent, improve…
Leadership Change at Tarsus Distribution as CEO Emile Burger Resigns
Tarsus Distribution has announced that CEO Emile Burger will step down from his role after leading the company through a period of sustained growth and expansion. Burger, who previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer before being appointed CEO,…
MTN Appoints Jerry Soko as CEO of MTN Eswatini
MTN Group has appointed Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of its Eswatini operations, effective 1 July 2026, following seven months in the role on an acting basis. The appointment forms part of a broader leadership renewal across the group…
inDrive Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
InDrive, has announced the appointment of Abhey Lamba as the new chief financial officer. Abhey joins inDrive’s executive team as the company expands its operations and strengthens its footprint across 48 countries. He will lead inDrive’s global finance function, overseeing…
Binance Appoints New General Manager for Africa
Binance has appointed Sammy Mutua as General Manager for Africa, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the growth of digital asset markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in Nairobi, Sammy will spearhead Binance’s regional strategy, market development, regulatory engagement, and building…
Canon South Africa Announces Leadership Transition
Canon South Africa has appointed Tunca Rodoplu as Country Director, effective 1 July 2026. He will lead the company’s strategy and drive growth across the Canon portfolio in Southern Africa. Rodoplu brings extensive regional and commercial experience to the role,…
Flenk Mnisi Appointed as Sentech’s New COO
Sentech SOC Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Flenk Mnisi as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective 18 May 2026. ​ Mr Mnisi brings extensive experience and proven leadership to the role, having built a distinguished career within…
MoneyHash Names Hwan Lee Regional Director for Africa
MoneyHash has appointed Hwan Lee as its new Regional Director for Africa. Hwan brings deep experience in partnerships, commercial growth, and market expansion across Africa’s evolving fintech ecosystem. His appointment comes as MoneyHash accelerates its presence across the continent, supporting…
