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Cran appoints new board of directors
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) on Friday announced the appointment of its new board of directors. The new board will oversee the regulation and development of Namibia’s information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The new Cran board is chaired by Elwis Nashilongo, with Raundjua Hengari serving as vice chairperson. Other members include Joze [] The post Cran appoints new board of directors appeared first on The Namibian.
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NDTV
· Jul 8, 2026
Before Ayodhya Row, Theft At Kashi Vishwanath Changed How Temples Are Run
This has prompted questions about record-keeping, recruitment practices and oversight. In response, the trust has formed a three-member committee to appoint a chief executive officer to...
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 27, 2026
Ashok Vaswani to step down as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s chief after current term in December 2026
“The Board of the bank has at its meeting held today, respected his decision and has initiated the process for the appointment of a new Managing Director CEO”
BerkeleySide
· Jul 9, 2026
You can apply now for a seat on the Berkeley school board
In a rare move, the board will appoint a replacement for director Ana Vasudeo. Applications are due July 29 and a new director will be selected in August.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 22, 2026
N15.6bn fraud case: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank Chairman, Ayeni
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former Chairman of the Board of Directors of defunct Skye Bank Plc, now Polaris Bank Limited, Tunde Ayeni, over an alleged N15.6 billion fraud. The development was disclosed during proceedings before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Apo, Abuja on June [] N15.6bn fraud case: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank Chairman, Ayeni
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
In a first, Uttar Pradesh government appoints district panchayat chairperson as administrators
The Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to appoint the existing chairpersons of all 75 district panchayats as administrators after their tenure completes, allowing them to continue in the office till fresh panchayat elections are held in the state. The development comes just a day before the existing tenures of the district panchayat chairpersons ends.
Variety
· Jun 23, 2026
Creator-Focused Management Firm Fixated Expands With Talent Agency Alums (EXCLUSIVE)
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Related coverage for "Cran appoints new board of directors": NDTV — Before Ayodhya Row, Theft At Kashi Vishwanath Changed How Temples Are Run. The Hindu BusinessLine — Ashok Vaswani to step down as Kotak Mahindra Bank’s chief after current term in December 2026. BerkeleySide — You can apply now for a seat on the Berkeley school board. Daily Post Nigeria — N15.6bn fraud case: EFCC re-arraigns former Skye Bank Chairman, Ayeni. India TV News — In a first, Uttar Pradesh government appoints district panchayat chairperson as administrators . Variety — Creator-Focused Management Firm Fixated Expands With Talent Agency Alums (EXCLUSIVE)