MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita. MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named as a commissioner on the AI for Good Global Commission. The commission is an initiative of the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union, charged with expanding digital access, strengthening trust and accelerating economic impact through responsible AI. “It’s an…
Junaid Munshi Eskom has appointed telecommunications executive Junaid Munshi as group executive of its distribution division, effective 1 June 2026. Munshi has 30 years of engineering, marketing and commercial leadership experience across South Africa and several other African markets. He was most recently chief commercial officer at Cable & Wireless Seychelles, where he oversaw commercial…
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform of the global health architecture in a way that benefits the continent and its citizens. The AHLMC is a flagship African Union initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s…
Dr Titus Mathe, the new CEO of the Technology Innovation Agency. (Image: Supplied) The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) has appointed Dr Titus Mathe as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective 1 April. Mathe replaces Ismail Abdoola, who held the CEO role in an acting capacity. In a statement, the agency says it looks forward…
Capitec CIO Andrew Baker. Capitec has appointed Andrew Baker as chief information officer (CIO). In a statement to ITWeb, the Capitec says Baker, who previously served as chief technology officer, takes the helm from Wim de Bruyn, to lead the next phase of the bank’s technology evolution. It notes that Baker brings a wealth of data…
Angolan writer Nituecheni Africano, author of several literary works and recipient of prestigious international literary awards, has been appointed Ambassador of Literature in Africa by the Sankofa Organization. The announcement was made this morning in the city of Malabo, during a cultural meeting that brought together writers, cultural practitioners, and representatives of African organizations. According…
Newly appointed Microsoft South Africa CEO Vukani Mngxati Microsoft has appointed Vukani Mngxati as the new CEO of Microsoft South Africa, effective immediately. Mngxati takes over from Lillian Barnard, who was recently named as chief of enterprise partners for Microsoft Middle East and Africa. In his new role, Mngxati will lead the company’s South African…
Vukani Mngxati, CEO of Microsoft South Africa. Microsoft has appointed Vukani Mngxati as chief executive officer of Microsoft South Africa, effective today. In a statement, the company says Mngxati’s appointment builds on Microsoft’s more than three decades of partnership and investment in South Africa. It says this reflects its continued commitment to enable public and…
Kigali — A new chapter in African leadership education has opened, and Liberia is proudly part of the story. Dr. Clarence K. Moniba has been recruited as a Professor of Leadership at the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. The African School of Governance, modeled after world-class institutions such as…
Veronica Motloutsi and Alex Opoku-Yeboah, SmartDigital Solutions. SmartDigital Solutions, which positions itself as a leading African digital transformation company, today announced a strategic leadership transition to strengthen its growth and innovation trajectory across the continent. Founder and outgoing Chief Executive Officer, Veronica Motloutsi, will step down as CEO to assume the position of Chairperson of…
