LOUKIL Bassem, Sfax-born Tunisian businessman, is CEO of UADH/LOUKIL Group (35 companies, 4,300 employees across automotive, tech, industry, services). Georgia State BBA & MBA holder, he presides over the Tunisian African Business Council.
Apart from a few names identified as registered expatriates working in Belgium, there is hardly any information on existing relationships between Belgium and Ivory Coast. This is why it came as a surprise to many when the western Europe country accepted to take in former Ivory Coast president, Laurent Gbagbo,
In Davos, Ken Goldman, a former Yahoo Chief Financial Officer stood up for the rich and argued that a panel discussing the role of taxes in economic development was one-sided. He said, "The U.S. basically has the lowest unemployment rate ever, the lowest Black unemployment rate ever, the
The crisis in Zimbabwe gained some significant international attention, and in the British House of Lords, the topic of Zimbabwe came up. And as it came up, one British Lord, Adrian Palmer, suggested the recolonization of Zimbabwe, much to the amusement of fellow lords in the house. The suggestion of
Many things are scarce in Africa, talent is not one of them. Africans – young or old is blessed with so much talent and often excel in whatever field they find themselves if they show dedication, are given a chance to build capacity and provided an opportunity to express their talents.
Nigeria, the self-acclaimed giant of Africa will be going to polls on February 16, 2019, and the familiar faces who have been involved in the country’s politics since its independence in 1960 have taken center stage with the usual cross-carpeting, accusations, and counter-accusations. Former president of the country, Olusegun
Debate is a vital, far-reaching and inexpensive means of campaigning and earning the voters admiration before election. It is identical to an interview session wherein the employer (electorates) assess the job seekers (contestants) suitability for the job. In developed nations, candidates save debate dates and prioritize attendance over other political
There is no hope in Zimbabwe. People are tired, deflated, broken. Gloom is taking over. There is absolutely nothing to smile about in Zimbabwe. It is a mess, a wreckage, a sign that someone at the top does not even care about what is happening. Zimbabwe finds itself in a
Finally, The Nigerian government and mobile telecommunications giant, MTN, have reached an out-court-settlement in a suit filed by government lawyers accusing the company of illegally repatriating $8.1 billion out of the country, lawyers told a federal court Thursday. Nigeria's apex bank had accused the South African company
2018 became the year of high profile data breaches, with Marriott, Facebook and Quora all affected. The problem is a global one, and as such, Africa is not untouched. Within the last month, South African experts Foregenix found that 88% of African Magento websites are at ‘high or critical risk’
History records that in 1920, Pablo Picasso said of African art, "L'art nègre? Connais pas." It meant, "African art? Never heard of it!" It was a bold denial, not only of African influence but of the very existence of African art. He implicitly denied
Data is a big deal in today's digital world. Using big data and analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, Dimension Data Solutions says it will start deploying specific solutions targeting its core client segments of financial services, public sector, telecommunications, and manufacturing in the region, with Kenya
If your answer is Bujumbura the next time you are asked to name the political capital of Burundi, you will be wrong! The government of Burundi has officially announced the declaration that makes the small town of Gitega, located in the center of the country, as the new political capital.
Originally, Christmas is a Christian celebration to mark the birth of Jesus Christ – the patriarch of the Christian faith. It is celebrated on 25th December and festivities often go into the next day which is referred to as Boxing Day and is also a general public holiday. In Africa as
Deputy president of Kenya, William Ruto is trending on social media with the hash-tag #DrWilliamRuto and it is not because he has been involved in a scandal, won an election or indicted for corruption. Rather, in what appears to be a route less taken by African politicians who have attained
Reports from Kenya suggest the country could lose Mombasa Port to China if Kenya Railways Corporation defaults in the payment of a loan from Exim Bank of China. The country used Mombasa port to secure the loan which was taken from the Chinese bank to finance construction of the standard
The recently concluded High-Level African-Europe Forum held in Vienna, Austria with the theme: “Taking Cooperation to the Digital Age” is one that would no doubt leave the European delegates in attendance confused. They will surely return to their hotel rooms asking themselves what was happening. It was an African-Europe Forum
