Heirs Holdings celebrates 15 years of impact, catalyzing transformation across Africa through strategic investments in critical sectors. The group has a $10.2 billion portfolio spanning 24 countries across four continents. (Heirs Holdings) Founded in 2010 by Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Heirs Holdings embodies Elumelu’s core philosophy of Africapitalism: combining profit with impact, transforming lives, and...
With a bold idea and a strong will, Danny Manu, a former aerospace engineer, turned a vision into a groundbreaking product: CLiK, the world’s first smart earbuds capable of translating 37 languages in real time — with no Wi-Fi, no data, just pure innovation. As Africa pushes forward in the digital age, Manu’s creation is opening new...
Kinshasa – A new chapter opens in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s financial governance as André Wameso Nkwaloki is appointed Governor of the Central Bank of Congo (BCC), following a presidential decree issued on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He succeeds Malangu Kabedi Mbuyi, who held the position for nearly four years. At 50, Wameso brings...
In just a decade, Xiaomi has evolved from a smartphone disruptor into a global tech conglomerate. As it takes aim at the electric vehicle market, humanoid robotics, and advanced chip design, the company is laying the foundation for a new industrial order—one that is deeply integrated, price-aggressive, and increasingly influential across emerging markets, including Africa....
Africa is no longer just catching up in financial innovation—it’s setting the pace. In the latest Global Top 300 Fintech Ranking, ten African startups have earned their place among the world’s most promising financial disruptors. From Lagos to Dakar, these companies are transforming financial services with mobile-first, inclusive, and scalable solutions. Here’s a closer look at the African...
Industrialist, banker, entrepreneur, researcher, and thinker—Paul Kammogne Fokam, 76, is the visionary behind Afriland First Group, a pan-African financial empire with global reach. Beyond banking, he is a firm believer in knowledge as a catalyst for liberation, and remains one of the continent’s most compelling advocates for inclusive development and cognitive sovereignty. Few African leaders...
Since taking over as CEO of CCA-Bank in April 2023, Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga has brought a bold, inclusive, and transformative vision to the institution. In a complex financial landscape, she is driving innovation, building trust, and expanding access to banking for all. Leadership in a Time of Transition When Marguerite Fonkwen Atanga assumed leadership of CCA-Bank,...
The BGFIBank Foundation has launched the Women Entrepreneurs Leadership Program (WELP), a bold initiative designed to support a new generation of women entrepreneurs across Central Africa. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and access to finance, WELP aims to be a powerful driver of women’s economic empowerment across the CEMAC region. In a region...
From the Cape Verdean archipelago to the heart of the French government, Élisabeth Moreno’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and service. A self-made entrepreneur, former minister, and unwavering advocate for equality, she has become a leading voice for inclusive progress in both Europe and Africa. Born in colonial Cape Verde, Élisabeth Moreno’s early years...
