Affiong Williams Affiong Williams, the CEO of ReelFruit – a Nigeria-based dried fruit snacks producer – believes now it is the ideal time for Nigerian food and agriculture companies to export, given the country’s current economic challenges. The West African country is grappling with several economic headwinds due to a strong US dollar, worldwide inflation, … Read More “Now is the time for Nigerian companies to earn dollars, says CEO” »
Shritesh Nanji – Chief Investment Officer Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited 2024 Investment Themes and Outlook The Kenya Shilling is projected to continue depreciating in 2024 although at a slower pace compared to the 2023 depreciation that saw the shilling lose 21% of its value. This is according to the Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited … Read More “Sanlam Investments East Africa Limited 2024 Investment Themes and Outlook” »
My Pivot Journal is a Ventures Africa weekly series documenting people’s career transitions from one industry to another, especially to tech. Jennifer Daniel possesses an expansive creative mindset and a profound passion for bringing novel ideas to life. Having initially pursued a career in Mass Communication and gaining diverse experience across various sectors, she successfully … Read More “My Pivot Journal: Jennifer Daniel’s exciting journey from Talent Management to Product Design” »
In a recent interview with CNBC, JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he advises to not get involved with Bitcoin. Indeed, Dimon stated that was his “personal advice” when asked by the television network. Moreover, JP Morgan holds a crucial role as an authorized participant (AP) for BackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF. In addition to sharing … Read More “JP Morgan CEO Advises To Not Get Involved With Bitcoin” »
Jan 16, 2024 Strohm’s TCP Jumper (Credit: Strohm) Strohm has supplied TotalEnergies with a thermoplastic composite pipe (TCP) Jumper, which has been commissioned in deep water in West Africa. This installation, at 1600-meter water depths, followed a rigorous testing program, during which TotalEnergies qualified the Netherlands-based company’s TCP Jumper for permanent subsea … Read More “Strohm Wraps Up TotalEnergies’ TCP Job in West Africa” »
A Lapaire Glasses outlet. In less than six years, the Africa-focused eyeglasses company Lapaire has expanded from its original market in Kenya to six other African countries, namely Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, and Benin. Founder and CEO Jérôme Lapaire credits a significant part of the company’s growth to his ability to trust … Read More “How one CEO built a business across Africa” »
P&L Consulting Wins ‘Media Relations Campaign Of The Year 2023’ At Industry Fete The winning campaign, executed in partnership with Airtel Kenya, focused on shaping the telco’s turnaround narrative. P&L Consulting Limited, a boutique C-Suite advisory firm, has been recognized as the winner of the prestigious PRSK Media Relations Campaign of the Year 2023 Award. The … Read More “P&L Consulting Wins ‘Media Relations Campaign Of The Year 2023’ At Industry Fete” »
In the ever-evolving landscape of sales and marketing, businesses are constantly searching for the most effective methods to reach and engage potential customers. Two prominent strategies that often take centre stage in this quest are cold calling and email marketing. Both approaches have their strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right one for your business … Read More “Cold Calling vs. Email Marketing: Which Strategy Wins?” »
The television landscape has undergone a significant transformation in the last two decades, marked by the rise of streaming platforms. This shift has fundamentally changed how viewers consume content at home. Amidst this evolution, NBC Universal launched Peacock, a streaming service that has expanded beyond the traditional streaming audience to include cable TV customers, notably … Read More “What Channel is Peacock on Spectrum?” »
Jan 11, 2024 (Credit: FutureOn) Angola-based Azule Energy has awarded a three-year contract with extension options to Norwegian company FutureOn for its FieldTwin digital design and visualization platform. Azule Energy – a standalone integrated energy company combining the local assets of bp and Eni – will use FieldTwin to develop and accelerate … Read More “Azule Energy to Use FutureOn’s Digital Twin Software on Four Oil Projects” »
