Paul Divall, Dark Fibre Africa chief commercial officer. Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) has appointed Paul Divall as chief commercial officer (CCO), saying the move marks a pivotal step in its strategy to sharpen commercial execution and strengthen market engagement. In a statement, the company says Divall has served in multiple capacities within the telecommunications industry….
Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements are closely watched. Published On 23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Saudi Arabia has named Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the country’s new grand mufti, the kingdom’s top religious scholar….
Boomi Appoints Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced the appointment of Diane Fanelli as Chief Revenue Officer. Fanelli will lead Boomi’s worldwide revenue organization, responsible for strengthening customer partnerships, advancing global go-to-market strategies, and driving sales excellence as Boomi continues its rapid growth. She will report to…
Willington Ngwepe CEO of LicenceCo. Former Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) CEO and MTN executive, Willington Ngwepe, has been appointed as CEO of the newly-created LicenceCo, the holder of South Africa’s subscription broadcasting licence for DStv. The company also announced the appointment of its board of directors today. LicenceCo was formed as part…
Boomi Appoints Keyur Ajmera as Chief Information Officer Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced the appointment of Keyur Ajmera as Chief Information Officer, responsible for driving Boomi’s global IT strategy, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and digital operations. Ajmera will focus on scaling technology to support Boomi’s rapid growth, strengthening the company’s IT foundation for…
Nickey Mannya, director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa at Westcon-Comstor. Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has appointed Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya as director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa. Westcon-Comstor says Mannya will oversee its growing cyber security and next-gen solutions portfolio, working closely with both…
Sceptics wonder whether ‘Diella’, depicted as a woman in traditional folk costume, will herself be ‘corrupted’. Published On 12 Sep 202512 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has put an artificial intelligence-generated “minister” in charge of tackling corruption in his new cabinet. Diella, which means…
Public broadcaster the SABC’s Auckland Park headquarters. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has appointed BMIT Knowledge Group (BMIT) to develop a funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). BMIT is an IT and telecoms research house located in Johannesburg. The DCDT says in a statement: “BMIT Knowledge Group is a…
Milu Kipimo, SA country manager, Bolt Business. Bolt Business has appointed Tanzanian executive Milu Kipimo as its new country manager for SA. In his role, Kipimo will oversee business development and team growth to expand Bolt Business in SA. Kipimo previously served as senior country manager for Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana. He has more than…
John Browett to join Telness Tech Board of Directors Telness Tech, the rapidly growing tech company reinventing telecom for modern mobile operators, today announced the appointment of John Browett to its Board of Directors. Browett brings decades of leadership and governance experience from some of the world’s most prominent companies, including Octopus Group, Apple, and…
