President John Dramani Mahama has appointed acclaimed filmmaker and entrepreneur Kafui Danku-Pitcher as the new CEO & Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA) Ghana. With an impressive track record in creative arts, tourism, and economic development, her leadership is expected to usher in a transformative era for Ghana’s film industry. A graduate…
New York, NY—In a landmark announcement, Jendayi Frazer and Chelsea Clinton, Co-Chairs of the Board of Trustees of The Africa Center, unveiled Ambassador Martin Kimani as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Ambassador Kimani, an accomplished diplomat and advocate for Africa and its diaspora, takes the helm following the departure of Uzodinma Iweala,…
Zubin Karkaria, Founder and CEO of VFS Global Group Source: Africa Publicity VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, has achieved a significant milestone by processing its 300 millionth visa application. This remarkable feat underscores the company’s commitment to providing secure, efficient, and innovative solutions to its…
Patricia Obo-Nai, the CEO of Telecel Ghana, has called on African governments, telecommunications companies, and financial service providers to remove obstacles that are impeding progress towards a cash-lite society and improved cross-border transactions. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogue 2024 in Aburi’s Peduase Presidential Lodge, Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai emphasised that joint ownership is required among…
Former SVP and Managing Director of Marqeta takes on new role at leading global issuer-processor to propel its growth journey across the globe. London | 12th December 2023: Paymentology, a leading global issuer-processor, today announces the appointment of its new CEO Jeff Parker, who will be succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson. …
Mahammed Boun Abdallah Dionne Media, business, government, technology, and community leaders from across Africa, the USA and beyond will convene in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in the annual Africa Business Media Innovators (ABMI) forum on October 30 – November 1. Co-hosted by M. Scott Havens, CEO, Bloomberg Media and Matthew Winkler, Editor-in-Chief…
