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- September 11, 2025
How to Start and Grow a Food Business in Africa: Insights from Apiwe Nxusani-Mawela
“Building a business is a journey that takes time, especially for us as African entrepreneurs. The work we put in today isn’t just for us,
From ₦4,000 to a Certified Food Empire: The IYL Foods Story
Can you tell us a bit about yourself? My name is Ayeni-Wuraola Ogungbola, a Biochemistry graduate from Bowen University. I’m a proud mother of two
Maersk appoints Tito Okuku as Managing Director for Eastern Africa
EASTERN AFRICA – Maersk has named Tito Okuku as its new Managing Director for Eastern Africa, effective May 5, 2025. The appointment comes as the
Nigerian Breweries names Thibaut Boidin as new CEO
NIGERIA – Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Thibaut François Baptiste Boidin as its incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2025.
Samuel Schär named next Bühler Group CEO, Stefan Scheiber to become Chairman
SWITZERLAND – Swiss technology company Bühler Group has announced a leadership transition set for 2026. Samuel Schär, a 20-year company veteran, is expected to take
Vaishali Malde honored at PRIME Awards 2025 for leadership in packaging industry
KENYA – Vaishali Malde of Packaging Industries Limited, Kenya, has received the Silver award for Packaging Woman Personality of the Year at the PRIME Awards
Diageo appoints Kavita Hans as General Manager for West, Central Africa
AFRICA – Diageo has announced the appointment of Kavita Hans as the new General Manager for West and Central Africa, including Diageo Nigeria Limited (DNL).
Prinova appoints Richard McEvoy as new President, CEO
USA – Prinova, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NAGASE Group and a global supplier of ingredients and premixes, has announced the appointment of Richard
Diageo appoints Hina Nagarajan as President of Africa
AFRICA – Diageo has appointed Hina Nagarajan as the new President of Diageo Africa, effective April 1, 2025. Nagarajan, who recently transitioned from her role
President Mahama appoints Andy Osei Okrah as Acting CEO of TCDA
GHANA – Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Andy Osei Okrah as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA).