Michelle Morgan, Former TV Anchor, Becomes BM Securities CEO

BM Security has announced the appointment of Michelle Morgan as its new CEO, succeeding Neil Morgan, who transitions to the chairmanship after serving as CEO for the past eight years. Michelle Morgan brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as the Executive Director of BM Systems, where she played a crucial role in driving the company’s digital transformation initiatives.

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Qimiao Fan Appointed as New World Bank Director for Kenya, Uganda

The World Bank Group has announced the appointment of Qimiao Fan as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda. Fan will oversee the implementation of sector and project work in these countries, reporting directly to the World Bank’s regional vice president. This role will also involve managing relationships with the four borrowing member countries alongside the World Bank’s resident mission representatives.

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Villgro Africa Invests in Kenyan Mental Health Startup for Continental Expansion

Villgro Africa has announced a significant investment in Thalia Psychotherapy, a leading mental health service provider based in Kenya. This partnership comes at a crucial time when there is a growing demand for accessible and affordable mental health care across Africa. Thalia Psychotherapy has distinguished itself as a pioneer in mental health innovation on the continent, utilizing advanced technology to address some of Africa’s most pressing mental health challenges.

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Nutanix Plans to Expand Further Into Africa

Nutanix, a leading hybrid multi-cloud software vendor, has announced a strategic increase in its investments in Africa to address the rising demand for its services across the continent. The company is particularly enthusiastic about the opportunities that Africa presents and has recently appointed Sven Schoenaerts as the channel head for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

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Gold Fields Moves its SAP Environments to AWS

Gold Fields, a leading global gold producer, has successfully migrated its end-to-end SAP and treasury systems to AWS, marking a significant step in its technological modernization journey. This migration will enable Gold Fields to leverage AWS’s advanced analytics, machine learning (ML), and generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety while becoming a more data-driven organization.

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Equity Wins Four Awards at 2024 Euromoney London

Equity Group has achieved a remarkable milestone at the 2024 Euromoney Awards in London, securing four prestigious accolades that highlight its leadership in corporate responsibility and financial services excellence. The awards, including Best Bank for Corporate Responsibility in Africa and Kenya, Best Bank for SMEs in Kenya, and Overall Best Bank in Kenya, underscore Equity’s continued commitment to excellence and social impact.

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Nokia to Develop 5G Neutral Host Network in Ghana

Nokia has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC) through the development of Ghana’s first 5G mobile core network. This agreement builds on Nokia’s existing role as a strategic technology partner for NGIC and will see the deployment of a shared, neutral host 5G network to enhance mobile services across the country.

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