The Africans Time is led by Daniel Bekele, Founder, Owner, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, with editors covering business, investment, infrastructure, technology, society and future economies.
The profiles below describe the current editorial roles and coverage areas.
Daniel Bekele
Founder, Owner, CEO and Editor-in-Chief
Daniel Bekele founded The Africans Time in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2023 and leads the publication's editorial direction, business strategy and long-term development.
Coverage
- political economy;
- international relations;
- macroeconomics;
- governance;
- public policy;
- regional integration;
- Africa's relationships with major international partners;
- pan-African political and economic developments.
Daniel's editorial work gives particular attention to East Africa and the Horn of Africa and to the distinction between short-term announcements and longer-term political or economic consequences.
Onyekachi Mwine
Business, Investment & Infrastructure Editor
Onyekachi Mwine focuses on companies, projects and industries shaping economic activity across African markets, with particular attention to West and Central Africa.
Coverage
- investment;
- infrastructure;
- trade;
- energy;
- mining;
- critical minerals;
- project finance;
- ownership structures;
- project status;
- execution risk.
A recurring focus is whether announced projects have progressed into financing, procurement, construction or operation. This distinction helps prevent proposed or early-stage projects from being presented as completed economic activity.
Joan Ngulube
Technology, Society & Future Economies Editor
Joan Ngulube focuses on technology, digital infrastructure, demographic change and economic systems shaping future African markets, especially in Southern and East Africa.
Coverage
- digital economy;
- artificial intelligence;
- fintech;
- telecommunications;
- data centres;
- digital infrastructure;
- demographic change;
- cities and jobs;
- climate finance;
- energy transition.
Joan Ngulube's editorial approach emphasises infrastructure requirements, regulation, accessibility, implementation, access gaps and differences between African markets rather than technology hype alone.
Editorial Leadership
Daniel Bekele has overall responsibility for editorial direction and standards.
Section editors are responsible for their coverage areas within The Africans Time's broader editorial standards. Their specialist focus does not replace publication-wide requirements on sourcing, accuracy, independence and corrections.
The editorial process may include topic selection, research, source review, fact-checking, drafting, editing, headline review, image or data review and final human publication decisions.
Contributors and External Experts
The Africans Time may seek input from researchers, analysts, industry professionals, officials or other knowledgeable sources where specialist context is useful.
External expertise does not automatically make someone a member of the editorial team, and being quoted or consulted does not imply an ongoing editorial role.
Editorial Independence
Advertising, sponsorship and commercial partnerships do not determine independent editorial conclusions.
Editors do not promise favourable independent coverage in exchange for payment, sponsorship or access. Commercial relationships do not create a right to approve unrelated newsroom reporting or prevent fact-based corrections.
Paid visibility does not determine editorial ranking position.
Conflicts of Interest
Editors and contributors should disclose relevant financial, commercial, institutional or personal conflicts that could reasonably affect their work.
An undisclosed material financial interest in a company or project being covered is inconsistent with The Africans Time editorial standards because it can affect, or appear to affect, independent judgement.
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