By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian South Africa is poised to see the opening of five new universities over the next decade, comprising two government-funded institutions and three private ones. Government Universities Despite a growing preference for private institutions among prospective students, the South African government is committed to establishing two new universities. Currently, the country has 26 official…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian South Africa is poised to see the opening of five new universities over the next decade, comprising two government-funded institutions and three private ones. Government Universities Despite a growing preference for private institutions among prospective students, the South African government is committed to establishing two new universities. Currently, the country has 26 official…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian South African retailer Spar Group is contemplating an offer to acquire West Pack Lifestyle, which is currently undergoing business rescue. As the country’s second-largest grocer by revenue, Spar has expressed ambitions to diversify beyond the food sector and capture a larger share of the South African market. West Pack, known for its…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian South African retailer Spar Group is contemplating an offer to acquire West Pack Lifestyle, which is currently undergoing business rescue. As the country’s second-largest grocer by revenue, Spar has expressed ambitions to diversify beyond the food sector and capture a larger share of the South African market. West Pack, known for its…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China and Africa remain a community with a shared future, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and cooperation between the two regions amid a complex global landscape. Xi expressed these sentiments in a letter to scholars from 50 African countries on Tuesday. In his letter, Xi highlighted…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China and Africa remain a community with a shared future, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and cooperation between the two regions amid a complex global landscape. Xi expressed these sentiments in a letter to scholars from 50 African countries on Tuesday. In his letter, Xi highlighted…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has secured a R5 billion ($283.53 million) loan from the New Development Bank, established by the BRICS group of emerging economies. The South African government will guarantee this loan, which is aimed at supporting Transnet’s ambitious turnaround plan. The loan is intended to address the years of underinvestment…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has secured a R5 billion ($283.53 million) loan from the New Development Bank, established by the BRICS group of emerging economies. The South African government will guarantee this loan, which is aimed at supporting Transnet’s ambitious turnaround plan. The loan is intended to address the years of underinvestment…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Botswana recently became the latest Southern African country to launch Starlink’s satellite internet services. This development follows the approval of a local license for Starlink, with Namibian telecom company Paratus signing on as the local reseller. Meanwhile, there is renewed hope that South Africa might eventually license Starlink in the future. However, a…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Botswana recently became the latest Southern African country to launch Starlink’s satellite internet services. This development follows the approval of a local license for Starlink, with Namibian telecom company Paratus signing on as the local reseller. Meanwhile, there is renewed hope that South Africa might eventually license Starlink in the future. However, a…