Vusi Thembekwayo
5 Aug
In a highly anticipated event, two of Africa's most influential business figures, Golibe Ilechukwu and Vusi Thembekwayo, came together for a business dinner on the evening of July 27th. The meeting, held at the luxurious Continental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, marked a significant moment in the African business landscape, promising new collaborations and strategic…
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