Africa business Archives

John Karani is Secretary General of the African Supply Chain Confederation (ASCON).

The War that Raised Prices Across Africa – Without Firing A Shot On African Soil

By John Karani The Middle East conflict restructured Africa’s import costs permanently. From Cairo to Cape Town and Accra to Kinshasa, no business was untouched. Africa’s supply chain leaders must now act

May 9, 2026

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership

Miguel Alvim, the newly announced KPMG One Africa Country Managing Partner for Mozambique.

KPMG One Africa Announces Miguel Alvim as New Country Managing Partner for Mozambique

KPMG has announced the appointment of Miguel Alvim as Country Managing Partner (CMP) for Mozambique, effective 1 October 2026. Miguel succeeds Quintino Cotão, who is retiring at the end of September 2026.

May 8, 2026

Company News·Leadership & Governance

COMESA Competition Commission CEO, Willard Mwemba, President of Diageo Africa, Hina Nagarajan and EABL Group CEO, Mrs. Jane Karuku.

COMESA Fines Diageo USD 750,000 for Unfair Distribution Deals in Uganda, Eswatini and Zambia

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission has imposed a fine of USD 750,000 on global alcoholic beverages manufacturer Diageo Plc, the majority shareholder in East African Breweries

October 13, 2025

East Africa·Manufacturing & Industry·Technology & Innovation·The Big Story