Ethiopia
Former EIC commissioner appointed to Environmental Protection Authority

Ethiopia
Safaricom revamps its management

In line with the terms of its operating licence, Safaricom is gradually expanding its local workforce in Ethiopia, meaning that expat managers will soon have to pack their bags.

Ethiopia
Pakistani pharmaceutical industry eyes Ethiopian market

Hoping to take advantage of the diplomatic rapprochement between Addis and Islamabad, Pakistan's industrial heavyweights, including a number of pharmaceutical laboratories, are on the lookout for business opportunities.

The New Guard
Tanzania, Egypt, Ethiopia, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TanzaniaJoel Nanauka, the influencers' influencer

EgyptOmar Shoukry, head of start-up Nawah Scientific

EthiopiaLelise Neme, the government's investment champion

SenegalBabacar Ka, fund DPI's deal-maker

Ethiopia
Addis-Ababa tries to reassure investors as fighting in Tigray surges

Ethiopia's diplomats are worried about investors withdrawing due to the civil war and security risks. Foreign investments are the country's third top source of foreign currency.