Managers of Wealth Africa

Liberty appoints Theo Skosana as new CIO

Prior to his appointment at Liberty, Theo was the CIO of transaction banking, as well as corporate and investment banking at Standard Bank

Patrick Dlamini to head up PIC

He will succeed outgoing CEO Abel Sithole, who is retiring.

Intellect Appoints Eshmael Mpabanga as Country Head for South Africa

Eshmael brings over 17 years of vast industry experience and has held senior positions within Banking and some of the world’s most prominent technology organisations.

Absa chairman steps down

He is also a member of the Directors’ Affairs and the Group Audit and Compliance committees and was previously a member of the Board Finance Committee.

African Development Bank appoints Mtchera Johannes Chirwa as Director for the Water and Sanitation Department

In this role, he led the Bank's support to Africa's economic transformation through identification and promotion of sustainable and integrated solutions across the water value chain and for sanitation.

The African Development Bank Group appoints Solomane Koné as director of the African Natural Resources Management and Investment Centre

A citizen of Côte D’Ivoire, Koné had been head of the Bank Group’s regional office for Central Africa since February 2025.

African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Bahati Sanga as Acting Senior Director

He currently serves as the Bank’s Division Manager for Business Solutions, overseeing the delivery of digital services supporting operations, regional and country offices, finance, and corporate functions.

Rothschild appoints Martin Kingston

The model would work well where the company had a strong relationship-building strategy.

African Development Bank Group Appoints Dr. Kennedy K. Mbekeani as Director General for Southern Africa Region

Dr. Mbekeani joined the African Development Bank in 2009 as Chief Trade and Regional Integration Officer

African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Alex Mubiru as Director General for East Africa

A Ugandan national, Dr. Mubiru brings over 25 years of experience in international development

The South African billionaire who became CEO at 73

Tim Hansen, Hubert Hansen’s grandson, developed and marketed a variety of sodas and juices under Hansen’s label.

Dangote accepts World Bank appointment

Dangote added, “This opportunity aligns with my long-standing commitment to sustainable development."

SYSPRO appoints Leanne Taylor as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and digital transformation

Taylor is a seasoned executive with extensive experience scaling global businesses, executing high-impact deals, and leading digital transformation initiatives.

Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East appoints two senior underwriters

In her new role, El Bahtouri will be based in the Casablanca office, driving growth in the P&C reinsurance markets and developing a balanced portfolio of specialist lines focused on client needs.

Trevor Oates joins Africa Specialty Risks as Head of Reinsurance

Oates joins ASR from Canopius, where he spent 25 years in a range of underwriting roles, most recently as a treaty underwriter.

Arab Bank for economic development in Africa names new president

Almusaibeeh was elected during BADEA’s annual meeting in Kuwait City.

African Development Bank Group President Appoints UK Parliamentarian Andrew Mitchell as Senior Advisor on a Pro Bono Basis

Rt. Hon. Mitchell, whose appointment is effective 7 April 2025, will provide strategic advice on emerging global and regional development issues and high-level political stakeholder engagement.

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