Former MTN CEO dies
Sifiso Dabengwa, formerly chairperson of Eskom and CEO of MTN, died yesterday (1 September) from cancer. Dabengwa was CEO of MTN from 2011 to 2015, and chaired Eskom from 2018 to 2020. Dabengwa is survived by his wife and four children.
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Human by design technologies supercharge productivity, creativity
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TymeBank reaches profitability in under five years
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CEOs waiting for GenAI to move past the hype
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East Africa to lead continent’s growth
In 2024, we can expect diverse growth trajectories across Africa, with East Africa emerging as a regional powerhouse. This is among the findings from the newly-launched Stears 2024 African Outlook Report, delivering nuanced insights into the continent's economic...
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