Author: Reputation Poll Staff

The African continent is home to some of the most innovative and rapidly growing companies in the world. According to recent reports, the top 5 fastest growing companies in Africa are making waves in various industries, from e-commerce to renewable energy. Omniretail Inc:  a Nigerian e-commerce company, is leading the pack with its robust online platform that provides a wide range of products to customers across the country. Kyosk Digital: a Mauritian company, is revolutionizing the retail logistics and supply chain management space with its digital solutions, helping small retailers streamline their operations and improve efficiency.  Afex Commodities Exchange: a…

100 MOST REPUTABLE AFRICANS 2025 Reputable Poll International, in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum, has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. This highly anticipated annual announcement celebrates African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including Business, Governance, Arts, Education, and humanitarian efforts. The 2025 honorees represent the best of Africa, embodying excellence, leadership, and integrity while inspiring progress and positive transformation across the continent. Highlights of the 2025 List • Sectoral Excellence: The list includes trailblazers in technology, creative industries, sports, public service, academia, and environmental advocacy.…

The Carter Center has announced with great sadness the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and a tireless advocate for human rights and global health, Carter passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. Jimmy Carter, born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, served as president from 1977 to 1981. Known for his unwavering commitment to peace and diplomacy, Carter’s presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the Camp David Accords, the Panama Canal Treaties, and his strong focus on…

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), has consistently maintained a strong public reputation by leveraging a mix of bold business moves, personal branding, and direct public engagement. Despite facing criticism for his controversial social media presence and polarizing views, Musk’s reputation has remained resilient due to several key strategies: Visionary Leadership and Business Success Musk’s ability to push the boundaries of innovation has played a critical role in preserving his positive image. Under his leadership, Tesla has achieved record-breaking sales, while SpaceX has advanced space exploration with reusable rockets and successful missions to the International Space…

President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Susie Wiles, one of his two campaign managers, will serve as his White House chief of staff. This appointment marks the beginning of what is expected to be a series of staffing announcements as Trump prepares for his return to the White House on January 20. The Chief of Staff, a pivotal role, acts as the president’s gatekeeper, managing White House staff, organising the president’s schedule, and liaising with other government departments and lawmakers. Trump said in a statement, “Susie is tough, smart, innovative, and is universally admired and respected. “I have no…

Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced to eight years in prison on Thursday, he sought a full pardon by claiming that Donald Trump’s victory on Election Day vindicated his actions. Zachary Alam told the court that he wanted a new classification of pardon, which he called a “full pardon of patriotism,” for his actions on Jan. 6, 2021. That would come with monetary compensation, expungement of the charges from his criminal record and the assurance that he would never again be charged for his crimes. Alam seemed to characterize anything less as a “second-class pardon” and implied…

Sumitomo Rubber announced Thursday it will close its western New York tire manufacturing plant and eliminate all 1,550 union and salaried jobs. The Japan-based company said attempts to control costs, along with investments in the aging facility, had failed to offset mounting financial losses. “The plant closure is primarily due to overall facility performance within the increasingly competitive international tire market. This difficult decision follows a multi-year analysis of the company’s financial situation and general market conditions,” Sumitomo said in a statement. Efforts to save the Tonawanda plant, near Buffalo, included trying to find a buyer for it, the company…

 Nissan reported Thursday a loss for the latest fiscal quarter as its vehicle sales sank while costs and inventory ballooned, prompting the Japanese automaker to slash 9,000 jobs. Chief Executive Makoto Uchida said he was taking a 50% pay cut to take responsibility for the dismal results, while promising that a turnaround was coming. Nissan Motor Corp. announced a global workforce reduction of 9,000 people, or about 6% of its more than 133,000 employees, as well as a plan to slash global production capacity by 20%. Uchida declined to say which regions will be affected by the cuts or give specifics.…

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, setting the latest path for borrowing costs just two days after the victory of President-Elect Donald Trump. The move comes two months after the Fed cut its benchmark interest rate a half of a percentage point, dialing back its yearslong fight against inflation and delivering relief for borrowers saddled with high costs. Speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell voiced optimism about the prospects for achieving a “soft landing,” in which the U.S. averts a recession while inflation…

The U.S. stock market soared at the open of trading on Wednesday morning, just hours after former President Donald Trump declared victory in the U.S. presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed more than 1,300 points, amounting to a nearly 3% rise in the index. The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq each jumped more than 2%. Shares of Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology, surged about 17% to $39 a share. The early indicators appeared to show Wall Street’s somewhat bullish view of a second term for Trump. Shares of Tesla, the electric vehicle company headed by Trump…