South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup. A 2-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in Rabat ended Bafana Bafana’s campaign in the first knockout round, two…
In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular. Recall that the company had in April 2024 announced plans to strategically review its Africa operations, stating its readiness to sell its 50% equity interest in PZ…
Romeo Kumalo, the former Vodacom Group executive and co-founder of LLH Capital Ltd., plans to raise a $200 million private equity fund to invest in artificial intelligence-focused companies across Africa. The move follows LLH Capital’s profitable exit from Optasia, the fintech and AI platform that debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this week with a…
Paul Kirby,Europe digital editor and Anna Holligan,Hague correspondent in Leiden ROBIN UTRECHT/ANP/AFP Rob Jetten, 38, led a highly polished campaign and outperformed his rivals in TV debates The centrist liberals under Rob Jetten are heading for a dramatic victory, according to the main exit poll, two years after his party languished in fifth place in…
Spotify has announced that founder and chief executive officer Daniel Ek will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman from 1 January 2026. The company confirmed in a press release on 30 September that Gustav Söderström, co-president and chief product and technology officer, and Alex Norström, co-president and chief business officer, will…
Madagascar have built a reputation as one of African football’s rising forces, and their latest achievement in Zanzibar only strengthens that status. With a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at the Amaan Stadium on Saturday night, the Barea booked their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 — their…
For many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from the business they’ve built is not just a professional decision, it’s a deeply personal one. Years, sometimes decades, of sacrifice, vision and resilience are tied to the company’s name, culture, and success. So, when it’s time to talk succession or exit strategies, the conversation isn’t just about financials…
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan. Anna Wang/Reuters US President Donald Trump called for the immediate resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, saying he was “highly conflicted” after questions arose about his ties to Chinese firms and sparking doubts over the future of the American chip-making icon. “There is no other solution to this problem,” Trump…
Shaimaa Khalil Tokyo correspondent Getty Images Shigeru Ishiba has been Japan’s prime minister since October 2024 Exit polls from a key election in Japan project the ruling coalition is set to lose its majority, putting the country’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under immense political pressure. Voters headed to the polls earlier on Sunday for the…
Esperance coach Maher Kanzari says his side achieved what they came for at the FIFA Club World Cup – experience and growth – despite their campaign ending in a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea. Speaking after the Group D loss at Lincoln Financial Field, the Tunisian coach highlighted a lack of concentration during key moments as…
