Highest Paid CEOs in Africa and Their Corporate Mandates The fiscal year 2026 has seen a stabilization in executive remuneration across the continent’s primary stock exchanges. As institutional investors demand greater transparency, the disclosure of “Total Remuneration” packages has become the standard for the Highest Paid CEOs in Africa. These packages are no longer just...
IT and Administrative Intern:UNDP Istanbul Vacancy The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a vacancy for an IT and Administrative Intern to join the Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD). This role is a central component of the ICPSD’s efforts to modernize its digital infrastructure and knowledge management systems. The IT...
US-Iran peace talks collapse: Diplomatic Standoff: US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse in Islamabad ISLAMABAD : The first high-level direct negotiations between the United States and Iran in decades concluded without an agreement on April 12, 2026. U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced the collapse of the US-Iran peace talks after a marathon 21-hour session held in...
Lion’s Den–Kafue railway Deal – Zimbabwe and Zambia Finalize $2B VICTORIA FALLS – The governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia finalized a Memorandum of Understanding on April 11, 2026, to develop the Lion’s Den–Kafue railway corridor. This project, valued at 2.18 billion USD, aims to establish a direct rail link between the two nations to streamline...
Standoff in Islamabad: Vance Leads High-Stakes US-Iran Peace Talks ISLAMABAD – U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in the Pakistani capital on April 11, 2026, to initiate diplomatic negotiations with Iranian officials following a two-week ceasefire. The discussions, mediated by Pakistan, aim to stabilize a regional conflict that began on February 28. The Business Pulse...
Djibouti election results: Guelleh Sixth Term DJIBOUTI CITY – The Ministry of the Interior confirmed the official Djibouti election results on April 11, 2026, announcing that incumbent President Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth five-year term. The 78-year-old leader received 97.8 percent of the ballots cast during the national vote held on Friday. His...
Fifa world cup new ticket category ZURICH – FIFA announced a significant adjustment to its ticketing tiers on April 9, 2026, introducing a Fifa world cup new ticket category designed to address affordability and regional accessibility. This restructuring occurs as the organization prepares for the 104-match tournament hosted across North America. The Business Pulse Africa...
Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia LUSAKA – The Board of Directors at Cassava Technologies confirmed the appointment of Leah Nakazwe Kooma as the Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia on April 9, 2026. Kooma previously served as the Chief Digital Officer for the organization. This...
Econet Infraco announces 40-villa luxury Victoria falls resort VICTORIA FALLS Zimbabwe – Econet Infraco, the infrastructure arm of the Econet group, confirmed plans for a new luxury development on April 9, 2026. The project consists of a Victoria falls resort featuring 40 private villas and a specialized private hospital. This initiative introduces a significant capital...
Toxic Radicalization: The Evangelical War Rhetoric WASHINGTON – Institutional analysts are tracking a surge in sectarian narratives following a Reuters report released on April 8, 2026. The report details how religious leaders are framing the current conflict between the United States and Iran as a civilizational struggle. The Business Pulse Africa observes that this Evangelical...