In an interview, Lerato Makume, the Marketing Director at Burger King Nigeria, discusses her career journey from the University of Pretoria to her current role in a dynamic African market. She highlights the influence of her early experiences with Red Bull and shares insights into her philosophy of building brands that are deeply rooted in African culture.

Yolande Buckley turned her passion for food into a successful business, Simply Deli, after seizing a significant opportunity. The brand, which is proudly South African, has expanded its reach by becoming available in SPAR stores.

AAR Healthcare, a medical service and outpatient care provider operating across Kenya and East Africa, has appointed Jane Gaty as Head of Brand, Experience and Corporate Impact. According to Khusoko, Gaty brings more than a decade of experience in marketing, brand management, strategic communications and business development within the healthcare sector. The appointment was announced by AAR Healthcare as part of its leadership structure in the East African market.

East Africa is emerging as a strategic gateway connecting Africa with global markets, according to Nellyana Mmanyi, head of corporate banking at Absa Tanzania. She said geopolitical tensions, shifting supply chains and efforts to build more resilient trade routes are reshaping the global economy, offering Africa an opportunity to strengthen its position not only as a source of raw materials and a growing consumer market, but also as a key business hub.

Flora Mutahi, the former chairperson of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), has been appointed to the board of Ecobank Kenya. She is noted for her historic role as the first woman to chair the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, where she advocated for private sector growth and industrial development.

Fatiha Caroline Kevogo, founder of the Nairobi-based business Beauty by Keismira, has announced a closure sale after five years of operation. According to Tuko, Kevogo shared the news shortly after marking the venture's fifth anniversary, describing the decision as painful. She attributed the shutdown to tough trading conditions and declining business in Nairobi, bringing an end to the beauty enterprise she built over half a decade.