Weekly update | African listed companies, director moves (w/c 19 Aug)
Recent director moves include Jaiz Bank Ltd, Zanaco Plc, CIMERWA Plc and Absa Group Limited.
BANKINGĀ
Absa Group Limited (JSE:ABG; A2X:ABG; BSE:ABSA) has announced the early retirement of group chief executive officer Mr Arrie Rautenbach effective 15 April 2025. Mr Charles Russon will become interim chief executive officer of Absa Group and Absa Bank effective 15 October 2024. Absa is listed on the Johannesburg, A2X and Botswana stock exchanges. Read the full announcement.
Jaiz Bank Plc (NGX:JAIZBANK) has appointed Alhaji Tajuddeen Aminu Dantata as a non-executive director of the company. Jaiz is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (LuSE:ZANACO) has appointed Mr Owen Silavwe as a director of the board. Zanaco is listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Agricultural Development Bank Plc (GSE:ADB) has announced the resignation of Hon. Mrs Abena Osei Asare as a non-executive director. Agricultural Development Bank is listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
First National Bank of Botswana Limited (BSE:FNBB) has appointed Ms Pinkie Mothopeng-Makepe as an independent non-executive director. First National Bank of Botswana is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Zambia National Commercial Bank Plc (LuSE:ZANACO) has appointed Professor Oliver Saasa as board chair. Zanaco is listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange. Read the full announcement.
CONSUMER GOODS
CIMERWA Plc (RSE:CMR) has appointed Mr Mangesh K. Verma as chief executive officer. CIMERWA is listed on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Namibia Breweries Limited (NSE:NBS) has appointed Mr Vetumbuavi Junius Mungunda as board chair. This follows the resignation of Mr Roland Pirmez. Namibia Breweries is listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
British American Tobacco Zambia Plc (LuSE:BATZ) has appointed two new directors: Mr Mukubesa Maliande as managing director and director, and Ms Natasha Monica Chisanga as finance director. BAT Zambia Plc is listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange. Read the full announcement.
INSURANCE
Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BSE:BIHL) has announced the retirement of Lt. General Tebogo Carter Masire from its board of directors. BIHL is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
FOOD PRODUCTION
Tiger Brands Limited (JSE:TBS; A2X:TBS) has extended the tenure of chief executive officer Mr Tjaart Kruger as chief executive officer and executive director. Tiger Brands is listed on the Johannesburg and A2X stock exchanges. Read the full announcement.
INVESTMENT HOLDINGS
Shareholders in Prosus N.V. (AMS:PRX; JSE:PRX; A2X:PRX) have approved the appointment of Mr Fabricio Bloisi as an executive officer. Prosus is listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, Johannesburg and A2X stock exchanges. Read the full announcement. Ā
Zimplow Holdings Limited (ZSE:ZIMW; VFEX:ZIMW.VX) has appointed two new directors: Mr Benjamin Nkosentya Kumalo as board chair, replacing Mr Godfrey Tsikayi Manhambara, and Mr Hamish Bryan Wilburn Rudland as non-executive director. Zimplow is listed on the Zimbabwe and Victoria Falls stock exchanges. Read the full announcement.
Burstone Group Limited (JSE:BTN) has appointed Mr Vuyisa Nkonyeni as an independent non-executive director. Burstone is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Shareholders in 4Sight Holdings Limited (JSE:4SI) have approved the appointment of Mr Douglas Ramaphosa as a company director. 4Sight is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Sasfin Holdings Limited (JSE:SFN) has appointed Mr Anton van Wyk as an independent non-executive director. Sasfin is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Chobe Holdings Limited (BSE:CHOBE) has announced the retirement of two directors: Mr Barry Derrick Flatt and Mr Alexander M Whitehouse. Chobe is listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
TELECOMS
Shareholders in Telkom SA SOC Limited (JSE:TKG) have approved the appointment of two new directors: Mr M Booi and Ms M Msimang. Telkom is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
REAL ESTATE
Texton Property Fund Limited (JSE:TEX) has appointed Mr Pienaar Welleman, the current chief executive officer, as chief financial officer. Mr Jonathan Rens, the current chief operating officer, has been appointed as chief executive officer and director. Texton is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Shareholders in MAS Plc (JSE:MSP; A2X:MSP) have been notified of Mr Brett Nagleās resignation as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. MAS is listed on the Johannesburg and A2X stock exchanges. Read the full announcement.Ā
MANUFACTURING
Shareholders in Brikor Limited (JSE:BIK), a building and construction supplies manufacturer, have approved the appointment of three new directors: Mr Michiel Laubscher as a non-executive director, Mr Corne Oberholzer as a non-executive director and Mr Johan (Joe) van Rensburg as executive director for mining. Brikor is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
Shareholders in Novus Holdings Limited (JSE:NVS) have approved the appointment of two new directors: Ms Kim DeidrƩ Julies as an executive director, and Ms Elizabeth Cornelia Botha as an independent non-executive director. Novus is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
MINING
Paladin Energy Limited (ASX:PDN; OTCQX:PALAF; NSX:PDN) has announced the resignation of independent non-executive director Ms Melissa Holzberger. Paladin is listed on the Australian, Namibian, Munich, Berlin, Stuttgart and Frankfurt stock exchanges. It is also available to trade via the OTCQX market. Read the full announcement.
INDUSTRIAL
Shareholders in Argent Industrial Limited (JSE:ART) have approved the appointment of Mr H M Meyer as an executive director of the company. Argent is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.Ā
CAPITAL MARKETS EXCHANGE
JSE Limited (JSE:JSE) has appointed two new independent non-executive directors: Ms Thevendrie Brewer and Mr Thabo Leeuw. JSE Limited is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
TV, MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
DAAR Communications Plc (NGX:DAARCOMM) has announced the retirement of members of its executive management: Mr Tony Akiotu, Dr Oluwatosin Dokpesi, Dr Ambrose Somide, Engr Anthony Uyan, Ms Paulyn Ugbodagha, Mrs Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi, Ms Faith Ikems, Mr Imoni Mac Amarere, Mr John Iwarue and Mr Johnson Onime. DAAR is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Read the full announcement.
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