PwC

The New Guard
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa

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

NigeriaFinancier Farouk Gumel lends his services to Botswana

KenyaRosemary Nyawira Muchangi promotes youth in mining

South AfricaFaith Sebopela, regional leader of an ANC youth league under reconstruction

Central Africa
EY's French-speaking partners gear up for next chapter

The accounting firm's French-speaking offices are to create an independent network to take over from the British giant when it leaves sub-Saharan Africa, scheduled for April 2026. The future entity will be supported at a technical level by the consultancy and audit firm during this transition.

Cameroon
How Vinka is taking over from PwC in French-speaking Africa

After breaking away from consulting giant PwC, the former partners of the French-speaking Africa branch are getting down to work to ensure the continuity of their contracts with their clients.

Morocco
Mohammed VI's distribution group Optorg continues changes at the top

Laïla Ait el-Mkadem has just been appointed deputy CEO of Al Mada's distribution subsidiary.

Central Africa
Audit of BEAC's contentious recruitment process ready for regional ministers

The audit report on the recruitment process for the Bank of Central African States will be forwarded to the ministers of the Central African Monetary Union. It was launched to resolve the crisis that has been linked to suspected irregularities since 2022.

Nigeria
Africa Energy Bank calls on services of consultancy firms PwC and BrandComms

The secretary general of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization has hired several companies to help with the new pan-African bank, including PwC, which is working on a future strategy.

Inner circles | DRC
Anthony Nkinzo, the discreet but powerful technocrat heading Tshisekedi's private office

The president's new chief of staff may lack political clout, but he has a strong business background and enjoys support from powerful government figures. During Tshisekedi's first term, the leadership of his private office was deemed erratic, and he is keen to buck that trend.

Kenya
Former Ruto ally's macadamia nut business put up for auction

Once a thriving business, Jungle Nuts, owned by businessman and political figure Patrick Wainaina, is about to be auctioned off. Potential buyers have been invited to submit their bids by 20 September.

Nigeria
Energy minister forced to delay reform plan despite looming cabinet reshuffle

Facing the prospect of a cabinet reshuffle, Adebayo Adelabu has tried to hasten the launch of his new electricity strategy. But the draft plan is currently back in the hands of consultancy firm PwC, which needs to amend it.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania

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

MadagascarHands-on foreign minister Rasata

SenegalLamine Lo promotes Dakar PPPs

MauritaniaMouhidine Seiv, pioneer of AI for HR

Central Africa
BEAC entrance exam scandal: an ongoing headache for new governor

Yvon Sana Bangui, the economist who has headed the Central African States Central Bank since the start of the year, is looking for a solution to the entrance exam controversy that he inherited from his predecessor Abbas Mahamat Tolli.

Congo
Investment group L'Archer Capital seals alliance with auditing giant RSM France

The Congolese investment group L'Archer Capital has signed a strategic partnership with auditing giant RSM in a bid to reach new markets, while RSM is pursuing its own development strategy on the continent.

Ethiopia
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia makes up lost ground on cybersecurity

The country's leading commercial bank has approached external consultants with a view to overhauling its IT security systems. This should also help prepare it for the arrival of foreign players in a sector that until now has been the exclusive preserve of Ethiopian concerns.

Cameroon
BGFI Cameroun quits EY for KPMG

Put off by the dispute between the former partners of Ernst & Young (EY) in Cameroon, BGFI Cameroun has opted to turn to the competition for its next contract.