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Welcome address by ABN Group’s Rakesh Wahi at the Forbes Woman Africa LWS gala dinner
ABN Group co-founder Rakesh Wahi gave a welcome speech at ‘The Forbes Woman Africa Leading Women Summit 2019’ gala dinner, held at the Durban ICC. Rakesh Wahi is the co-founder of the ABN Group, a media holding company for CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa.Continue reading Welcome address by ABN Group’s Rakesh Wahi at the Forbes Woman Africa LWS gala dinner
‘I SALUTE THE FATHER OF THIS GREAT NATION’
It is my unequivocal belief that in life, everything happens for a reason. When I look back at my life, I see three distinct journeys I have undertaken, based on my early years. The first was my childhood dream about visiting Antarctica, the frozen continent. The second was Australia, which I studied in geography. TheContinue reading ‘I SALUTE THE FATHER OF THIS GREAT NATION’
Introduction to Rakesh Wahi’s autobiography – Be A Lion
Entrepreneur Rakesh Wahi; Chairman of CMA Investment Holdings, founder of CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa, Murdoch University Dubai and Lancaster University Ghana this month released his autobiography titled “Be a lion: Dare to dream and live fearlessly”.Continue reading Introduction to Rakesh Wahi’s autobiography – Be A Lion
Person of The Year 2015
On Friday, the 27th of November, 2015 Forbes Africa and the ABN Group hosted the 5th Annual Forbes Africa Person of the Year award dinner.Continue reading Person of The Year 2015
Africa’s Moment: The emergence of a new digital culture
Africa is on the cusp of a digital revolution that can change the lives of millions of its citizens. Unfortunately, digital technology is often misunderstood, believed to be elitist or too expensive. Continue reading Africa’s Moment: The emergence of a new digital culture
CNBC Africa announces video syndication partnership with Newstag
CNBC Africa – the pan-African financial and business news channel –will be syndicating its award-winning multimedia and video clips to Newstag, an innovative ‘mobile-first’ video news service. The multi-year deal grants Newstag the right to share and distribute CNBC’s news videos on its mobile and online platforms alongside current affairs and entertainment content from otherContinue reading CNBC Africa announces video syndication partnership with Newstag
Re-purposing traditional content for a digital environment
Changing media consumption habits and new technologies present both an opportunity and a threat to traditional content producers. Continue reading Re-purposing traditional content for a digital environment
Remorse And Rubble in Nepal
FORBES AFRICA Publisher and Vice-Chairman of the ABN Group, Rakesh Wahi, was caught in the tremors and aftershocks of the earthquake in Kathmandu. Wahi went to Nepal to climb Everest and ended up making a harrowing journey through the rubble. BY RAKESH WAHI Within minutes of driving out the parking lot at the Kathmandu airport,Continue reading Remorse And Rubble in Nepal
Forbes Asia Forum: The Next Tycoons
Family-driven enterprises are the essence of Asian business. Grooming successful leaders of the next generation is paramount to ensuring the continuity of family values and future prosperity. Continue reading Forbes Asia Forum: The Next Tycoons
Lagos Business School – Africa Business conference 2015 Keynote Address
Lagos Business School – Africa Business conference 2015 Keynote Address: Innovative Strategies For Sustainable Growth In An Evolving MarketContinue reading Lagos Business School – Africa Business conference 2015 Keynote Address
Family offices invest in Africa – African Investor
Tom Minney investigates trends in private equity in Africa, particularly those of family offices with long term horizons. Full article in Africa Investor, May 2015Continue reading Family offices invest in Africa – African Investor
Photographs from the Standard Chartered – CNBC Africa Nightcap 2015
A night of cocktails, networking and dancing at Shimmy Beach club during the World Economic Forum on Africa in Capetown South Africa.Continue reading Photographs from the Standard Chartered – CNBC Africa Nightcap 2015
Trekkers from Dubai narrate lessons learnt from the earthquake
Trekkers recollect Nepal horror and narrate how they left Dubai as individuals and came back as a familyContinue reading Trekkers from Dubai narrate lessons learnt from the earthquake
Murdoch University Dubai campus expansion now official
University to expand in September as enrolments surge Dubai, UAE 1 June 2015: After six years of organic growth and success in delivering Australian academic excellence in the UAE, Murdoch University Dubai is set to double the size of its campus this September. Since 2008, the university has grown from strength to strength and isContinue reading Murdoch University Dubai campus expansion now official
Captains of Industry on CNBC Africa with Rakesh Wahi
CNBC Africa’s Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to former investment banker about his move to the media industry Rakesh Wahi founder of African Business News.Continue reading Captains of Industry on CNBC Africa with Rakesh Wahi
CNBC Africa launches Mauritian Bureau
Closer to Africa with CNBC Africa Mauritius improves its visibility among investors with the opening of a local bureau of CNBC Africa, part of the ABN 360 Group. The broadcaster produces programs that specialize in economic and financial news and will be broadcast on the DSTV network. Negotiations are underway for CNBC Africa to beContinue reading CNBC Africa launches Mauritian Bureau
CNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprint; opens bureau in Zambia
CNBC Africa (DStv channel 410), opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia’s national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July. It’s the channel’s second bureau this year following Mozambique where,Continue reading CNBC Africa widens its African reporting footprint; opens bureau in Zambia
Stevie B speaks to Rakesh Wahi the co –founder of group ABN 360 on CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa
Listen to the interview Rakesh Wahi is Co-founder and Vice Chairman of CNBC Africa and has been the driving force in the conceptualizing, planning and setting up of the channel. He was the Project Director with responsibility for the business planning, licensing, financing and implementation of the venture. Stevie: What was the thinking of bringing CNBCContinue reading Stevie B speaks to Rakesh Wahi the co –founder of group ABN 360 on CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa
Sanusi is Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2011
Photo: The publisher, Forbes Africa Magazine, Mr. Rakesh Wahi presenting “Person of the Year 2011” to the CBN Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Monday, November 28, 2011. Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, arguably the most decorated Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has emerged winner of the Forbes Africa Person of the YearContinue reading Sanusi is Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2011
Namibia: NBC Courts Dubai University
THE Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), the International University of Management (IUM) and the ABN Training Institute in Dubai recently signed an agreement on media training. In terms of the cooperation deal, the two tertiary institutions will provide media training for both the private and public sector, programme development and certification in conjunction with the NBC.Continue reading Namibia: NBC Courts Dubai University
ABN launches new look and training institute
ABN (African Business News), home of the CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa, launched a new-look logo, while also launching a new business unit, the ABN Training Institute.Through its specialised Corporate Media Training Course, the ABN Training Institute’s aim is to advance the communication skills of both corporate and business professionals across all levels of management,Continue reading ABN launches new look and training institute
M’wah: When fame and fortune meet
More than 250 VIP guests attended the launch of the Africa edition of the premier business magazine Forbes on Wednesday evening in Montecasino’s ballroom The mag arrived thanks to the same men who brought CNBC to the South Africa, Zafar Sadiqi and Rakesh Wahi of Africa Business News , and Chris Bishop was roped inContinue reading M’wah: When fame and fortune meet
Forbes Africa to launch in October 2011
ABN Publishing has officially announced the launch of Forbes Africa, with its first edition scheduled to be on shelves in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya from 1 October. The launch of Forbes Africa is a derivative of the vision of the Founders of ABN Media Holdings, Zafar Siddiqi and Rakesh Wahi to build a multi-dimensionalContinue reading Forbes Africa to launch in October 2011
Africa welcomes Forbes Magazine
Lindsey Kin recently attended the official announcement of the launch of Forbes Africa magazine. The media briefing introduced Sid Wahi, the project manager who is spearheading the launch of the brand, and Chris Bishop, the editorial head of Forbes Africa to the media, and revealed a taste of what is to be expected from theContinue reading Africa welcomes Forbes Magazine
AABLA goes regional
The All Africa Business Leaders Awards (AABLA), in partnership with CNBC Africa and ABN Productions, have announced that this years awards will be hosted in a series of regional award ceremonies across Africa and nominations for the awards open today, 1 February 2012. Following the inaugural awards last year, the founders have decided to extendContinue reading AABLA goes regional
No news is bad news – Leadership Magazine
CNBC Africa (DStv channel 410), opened its eighth African bureau in Zambia as it continues to widen its African reporting footprint. The bureau, a joint venture with Zambia’s national broadcaster, ZNBC, will be based in the Zambian capital, Lusaka and opened for business on 25 July. It’s the channel’s second bureau this year following Mozambique where,Continue reading No news is bad news – Leadership Magazine
CNBC Africa launched in SA
Sub-Saharan Africa’s first international business news channel, CNBC Africa, will begin officially broadcasting from its Sandton (Johannesburg) headquarters facilities in May 2007, the channel’s chairman Zafar Siddiqi told the media yesterday, Monday 13 November 2006, at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg. “This is a milestone in African television broadcasting,” said Siddiqi. Gauteng PremierContinue reading CNBC Africa launched in SA