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Monica Juma Appointed UNODC Executive Director & UN Vienna Chief

In a proud milestone for Kenya and African women leaders, Monica Juma has been appointed Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and ...
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Standard Bank Namibia champions investment in women entrepreneurs as key to economic growth

Hellen Amupolo, Head of Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank Namibia, has called for greater investment in women-led businesses, asserting that such support is ...
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Africa’s Women Leaders Convene in Nairobi to Advance Governance, Leadership and Institutional Reform

Senior government officials, corporate executives, policy architects, and technology leaders from across Africa convened in Nairobi for the second edition of the InstinctWomen Conference and ...
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Letlole La Rona welcomes new expertise to Board of Directors

Letlole La Rona, Botswana’s leading property investment company, has strengthened its board of directors with the appointment of Rowesai Mosarwe and Dr. Neltah Tshepiso Mokgware ...
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FirstBank Ghana appoints Rosie Ebe-Arthur as Acting Board Chairperson

FirstBank Ghana has named seasoned human capital expert Rosie Ebe-Arthur as its Acting Board Chairperson, a move hailed for leveraging her deep expertise to guide ...
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Standard Bank Namibia welcomes Rejoice Itembu as New Operations Lead

Standard Bank Namibia has appointed seasoned banking leader Rejoice Itembu as its new Executive for Operations, effective March 1, 2026, bolstering the institution’s focus on ...
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Instinctwave Hosts Second Instinct Women Conference And Award in Nairobi

The second edition of the Instinct Women Conference and Awards convened over 100 women leaders and entrepreneurs from across industries, including finance, technology, public policy, ...
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Woman of the Week: Mizinga Melu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Absa Bank Zambia PLC

Mizinga Melu stands as a trailblazing leader in African banking, currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Absa Bank Zambia PLC. Since ...
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SAVCA Names Anusha Naidu as New CEO

The Southern African Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (SAVCA) has appointed Anusha Naidu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026. Naidu ...
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IFC , ASR Africa scale ‘She Wins Africa’ to support 1,000 women entrepreneurs

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) have announced a major ...
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