Lucara Botswana : Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
As the first female and first Motswana woman to run an African diamond mine, we discuss tunnelling a path for women in mining with Managing Director of Lucara Botswana, Naseem Lahri.
Aggreko : Reaching Net Zero in Mining
Kweku Frempong, Area General Manager for West and Central Africa at Aggreko, explores virtual pipelines as the bridge to net zero for the mining sector
Drones in Africa : Eye in the Sky
Across African industry, the use of drones is growing. We take a look at the advantages of such technological tools, their versatility across sectors, and contribution to continental development.
Opibus : The Bright Sparks of Public Transport
Electrifying Africa one vehicle at a time, we speak with Opibus – the company galvanising the continent’s electric vehicle revolution.
What or who has been a source of inspiration for you during your career?
We like to round up each issue by giving featured business leaders the final word. In the current issue we asked “What or who has been a source of inspiration for you during your career?”
Intercape : Highway To Heaven
Earlier this year Intercape became the first in the industry in South Africa to introduce G7 luxury double-decker coaches.
Digital Transformation in Africa
Frank Molla, Managing Director and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at BPC Banking Technologies, explores digital transformation in Africa, and how the continent is going digital at an ever-increasing rate.
Africa’s EdTech Renaissance
Education in Africa developing through the use of tech and supporting companies
Honoris United Universities
Implementing the latest digital and technological means of learning to create a greater impact on African higher education
If you could offer one piece of advice for a young entrepreneur entering your industry, what would it be?
We ask contributing business leaders for their views on the question: "If you could offer one piece of advice for a young entrepreneur entering your industry, what would it be?"
Opening Up the World of Banking
Africa’s major potential as a hub for the open banking African market is evident. Paris Valakelis, co-founder at TruID, discusses the unique challenges ahead for the continent
Base Titanium: Empowering Women Across Africa
Empowering Women Across AfricaDr. Melba K. Wasunna, External Affairs Manager at Base Titanium, discusses the role of women in mining and her belief that while significant strides have been made, it’s only the beginning Writer: Sean Galea-Pace Dr. Melba Wasunna certainly has her hands full. Despite her day job as External Affairs Manager at Base Titanium, she serves as the Chairperson for the Association of Women in Energy and Extractives in Kenya (AWEIK), while also working as the Vice Chairperson of the Energy and Extractives Sector Board at the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). Base Titanium is Kenya’s largest mining organisation, representing 65 percent of the total value of the company’s minerals production. Located in Kwale County, Base Titanium operates Kenya’s biggest mine, which was officially awarded flagship project status under Kenya’s Vision 2030 national development blueprint. “Base Titanium has been instrumental in opening up Kenya’s mining sector,” explains Wasunna. “Before this, we had really small mines and not much of an industry to speak of. However, since the introduction of Base Titanium, we’ve managed to have a largely successful operation with fantastic community engagement. We’ve had no contentious mining issues or protests against us, which has been satisfying. “Base Titanium is an industry-leader in Kenya. At the very beginning, a large percentage of our workers were expatriates, however, since that time that figure has changed dramatically and today our workforce is 99 percent Kenyan. We are leading the way not only in terms of the minerals that we mine, but also in setting the standard in the country.” AWEIK is an…
