Spicener Rugalela: Beyond the Spreadsheet, Finance as a Tool for Socio-Economic Change

By Our Correspondent In the fast-evolving world of global finance and operations, Spicener Rugalela is a beacon of transformational leadership, strategic foresight, and unwavering integrity. With over a decade and a half years of experience driving financial and operational excellence across NGOs, international organizations, and the private sector, she has redefined success through innovation, resilience, and a commitment to sustainable impact. A…

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New CEO of BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone Looks Forward to an Exciting Journey in 2023

Linnet Muchoki, Nairobi Shimi Ntuyabaliwe, an experienced manager with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry, has been appointed as the new CEO of BRAC Microfinance Sierra Leone. Ntuyabaliwe is skilled in business planning, operations management, risk management, customer service, product development, marketing, and banking. She holds a degree from Havard Kennedy School of Government. As…

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“Chief Theresia Ntare of Buha: Tanzania’s First Deputy Minister of Culture”

Theresia Ntare

                                                    Mwami Theresia Ntare was born in 1926. She was the first of three daughters of Mwami Joseph Gwasa. At the time of her father’s death in 1946. Theresia terminated her studies at Karema and inherited her father as Chief. She ruled from 1946-1962. Traditionalists believed in the male child. Mwami Theresia’s ascent to the Chiefdom created conflict between…

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Violet Mordichai’s book is excellent for anyone who wants to become an effective leader.

Book Review:Title: Leadership Through my Lenses: Journey To ConquestAuther: Violet MordichaiPublisher: Neshvile School of Design, 2022.Reviewer: Neema Munisi, Mass Impacts Limited The road to the top of the corporate ladder is not full of roses, yet it can be a fulfilling journey of looking for yourself to finding self-actualisation and the purpose for your life. That is the main…

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Esther Crawford: Be bold, get back up, believe in yourself

Esther Crawford is the Director of Product Management at Twitter, where she leads early-stage bets, including Spaces, Communities, Notes, Creator Monetization, Crypto and DMs. Twitter acquired her startup Squad in Dec 2020. “My life’s work is creating connection and empathy through technology. I’m an angel investor and write $10k-$25k checks in early-stage startups that are helping people heal, connect,…

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Michelle Mrema: those with different abilities deserve to be empowered to reach their highest potential.

Michelle Mrema

Former Miss Africa Michelle Mrema is a leading Tanzanian business executive who believes those with different abilities deserve to be empowered to reach their highest potential. She supports people with different abilities to push their agenda in the public domain to get the societal help and understanding they need. She believes that businesses should drive improvements in the accessibility…

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