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Johann Rupert, South Africa's wealthiest individual, has crafted an extensive business empire spanning luxury goods, food, media, private healthcare, tobacco, and telecommunications. He is notably the chairman of Swiss-based Richemont, a leading luxury goods company, and Remgro, a diversified investment firm in South Africa. Although Rupert inherited a business legacy...

The wealth of the world's affluent is surging to unprecedented levels, driven primarily by gains in North America, according to Capgemini's 28th annual World Wealth Report. The report highlights a 4.7% increase in the wealth of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) worldwide, totaling $86.8 trillion in 2023, and a 5.1% rise in...

Timbuktoo and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently participated in the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, engaging with business leaders to foster innovation and support the entrepreneurial aspirations of Africa's youth. The event attracted over 2,000 participants, including thought leaders, executives, and decision-makers, all focused on shaping the continent's...

As the globe struggles with declining air quality and rising oil import costs, there is a growing demand for electric vehicles or EVs. The ecosystems for energy production and distribution are changing as a result of the introduction of EVs. Under a carbon-free energy generation strategy, it is inherently unacceptable...

For years, companies in the oil and gas sector have focused on driving profits for bankers and middlemen. Phoenix Capital Group, led by CEO Adam Ferrari, is taking a different approach with the aim of transforming the industry and benefiting individual stakeholders in the process. Phoenix Capital Group’s mission is...

Autodesk has appointed Elizabeth Rafael as interim chief financial officer, boosting its shares by 8% in extended trading. Rafael, already a board member, steps into the role immediately following the departure of former CFO Deborah Clifford, who will now serve as chief strategy officer. Rafael, who previously held key roles...

Mark Poweska, who became CEO of Enmax in September 2022, saw his total compensation exceed $3.1 million in his first full year in the role. This marks a significant increase from the $1.7 million he earned in 2022. These details were disclosed in Enmax's 2023 annual report, unveiled during the...

Asia's wealthiest tycoon, Mukesh Ambani, is making strides into Ghana's telecom sector with Next-Gen InfraCo (NGIC), aiming to capitalize on the rapidly expanding mobile broadband market. NGIC, driven by Reliance Industries Ltd.'s subsidiary Radisys Corp., plans to introduce 5G broadband services in Ghana later this year. Supported by industry leaders...

Binary Tree has announced the addition of Eli Bakofsky to its senior management team as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Bakofsky will oversee the company's finance, acquisition, legal, risk management, human resources, and administrative functions. With over 25 years of experience in senior-level accounting, finance, and operations roles, Bakofsky...

The impact that a manager can have on you is often not considered until it is exceptional at either end of the spectrum. Thankfully there are experiences where a people manager makes a significant positive impact: however, mine was not one of them. As a leader now, I fail to...