PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has confirmed that Anastacia Tshesane will become Chief Executive Officer of PwC South Africa from 1 July 2026. She will take over from Shirley Machaba, who is due to retire at the end of her term in June 2026, bringing her 24-year career at the firm to a close. Tshesane currently serves as Chair of the PwC South Africa Governing Board and the PwC Africa Governance Board, positions she has held since July 2021. She will step down from both roles ahead of her CEO appointment, with Alsue du Preez, PwC Africa’s Insurance Leader, set to assume the…
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Rashmi Pillai will become Chief Executive Officer of Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Kenya in February 2026, succeeding Tamara Cook, who has led the organisation since 2019. Pillai is a global executive with more than 19 years of experience in impact investing and digital financial services. She is an expert in inclusive and competitive financial markets development and co-founded the Sankalp Forum, a social impact platform established in 2009. The forum expanded from India into several countries in Asia and East Africa. Pillai also brings deep experience in financial-sector policy and regulation, with work spanning Africa and South Asia. She has…
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For generations, Kagogwa mango trees have carpeted homesteads and hillsides across West Nile, dropping fruit in golden heaps that often ended up as animal feed or rotting on the ground. During peak season, the loss was so normalised that few spoke of it. Yet behind every spoiled mango was a silent ledger of missed income, wasted nutrition, and unrealised opportunity. Mr. Aniku Saidi and Hon. Oleru. That is the waste Nilezilla set out to confront. From “unprocessible” fruit to a breakthrough The story did not begin in a factory, but in a laboratory at Makerere University. There, Prof William Kyamuhangire…
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FinCom Technologies has launched the SchoolPay School Fees Savings Campaign. The initiative is designed to help parents manage school fees more efficiently and ensure that no child misses school due…
To understand Stevens Mwanje is to understand the balance between numbers and humanity. A finance professional of 30 years, Mwanje has built a career defined by quiet discipline, strategic clarity, and a deep respect for people. Since joining NSSF in 2010 and later becoming CFO in 2017, he has emerged as one of the institution’s most influential leaders, shaping culture, strengthening systems, and mentoring future executives. In this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine, he opens up about his personal journey, the lessons that shaped him, and how he keeps teams performing at their best. How do you keep up…
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Ugandans can now buy motor third-party insurance from the comfort of their homes, thanks to a new WhatsApp-based digital platform launched by Excel Insurance Company in partnership with Service Cops….
Technology is reshaping East Africa’s economy and society. Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for the Republic of Kenya, shares with CEO Magazine how the region can harness its youthful population, strengthen digital infrastructure, and build an inclusive digital future. East Africa is rapidly advancing in technology and innovation. What is driving this momentum? The main driver is our demography: a very young population that is naturally digital. Our youth are tech-savvy, literate, and connected, and English, the global language of business, is widely spoken. Equally important is regional cooperation. East African countries are investing in shared digital infrastructure,…
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In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, organisations are discovering that people, culture, and strategy must move in harmony to achieve sustainable success. Abdul Makubuya, a senior manager of organisational development at NSSF, shares candid reflections on what truly motivates employees, how culture drives retention, and the future of leadership in an era that demands openness, innovation, and collaboration. What is the difference between organisational development and human resources? If I were to put it simply, in a hotel setup, HR are the people serving what the chef has prepared, while we in organisational development we work behind the scenes, conceptualising and…
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Over the past decade, the role of Human Resource Manager or director in boardroom discussions has evolved from administrative support to a strategic business partner. Once sitting outside the executive committee or reporting through finance, HR is now recognised as a critical enabler of growth. Job titles have evolved from HR director or HR manager to head of people and culture, reflecting this transformation. Today’s CEOs expect HR leaders to provide insights on talent pipelines, succession planning, and people strategies that directly support business goals. At the board table, discussions around culture transformation, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement increasingly…
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In Uganda’s crowded media landscape, the story of Galaxy FM’s birth on a bar napkin stands out as a testament to visionary hustle. Its founder, Dr Innocent Nahabwe, is an unlikely media disruptor; a veterinary doctor by training who never practised his trade. His journey from a newsroom rookie at 17 to the architect behind Galaxy FM, Blue Cube, and a suite of tech innovations is a masterclass in spotting gaps and solving problems. He didn’t just start a radio station; he pioneered mobile-based services that connected millions, creating new audiences and building a platform that has become a cornerstone…
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