Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez embarks on a three-day visit to West Africa on Tuesday to address the dramatic increase in migrant arrivals, especially in the Canary Islands. This surge has overwhelmed both Madrid and Brussels, with Spain’s coastguard routinely rescuing overloaded boats carrying African migrants to the archipelago. Sánchez’s visit will cover Mauritania,…
In an informal settlement just 10 kilometers from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Saima Mukwiilongo is redefining the local business scene through her innovative catering venture. Her business, Sai’s Kitchen, which began in 2017, stands as a testament to the power of traditional cuisine and entrepreneurial spirit in addressing local challenges. Mukwiilongo launched Sai’s Kitchen in Havana, an informal…
In an informal settlement just 10 kilometers from Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Saima Mukwiilongo is redefining the local business scene through her innovative catering venture. Her business, Sai’s Kitchen, which began in 2017, stands as a testament to the power of traditional cuisine and entrepreneurial spirit in addressing local challenges. Mukwiilongo launched Sai’s Kitchen in Havana, an informal…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nairobi-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform, Workpay, has announced the successful completion of a $5 million Series A funding round led by Norrsken22. The investment round also saw participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Acadian Ventures, a firm specializing in next-generation work technologies. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nairobi-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform, Workpay, has announced the successful completion of a $5 million Series A funding round led by Norrsken22. The investment round also saw participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Acadian Ventures, a firm specializing in next-generation work technologies. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Last month marked a historic moment as passenger trains departed from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heading towards Dodoma for the first time. This new railway line, part of a $7.6 billion project extending over 1,200 kilometers, was constructed by the Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi, known for its previous projects like the Dubai Metro…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Last month marked a historic moment as passenger trains departed from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heading towards Dodoma for the first time. This new railway line, part of a $7.6 billion project extending over 1,200 kilometers, was constructed by the Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi, known for its previous projects like the Dubai Metro…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Interswitch Group has been announced as the Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. This sponsorship aligns with Interswitch’s ongoing expansion across Africa, marked by significant milestones such as the recent enhancement of its partnership with ACI Worldwide to modernize…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Interswitch Group has been announced as the Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. This sponsorship aligns with Interswitch’s ongoing expansion across Africa, marked by significant milestones such as the recent enhancement of its partnership with ACI Worldwide to modernize…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has increasingly become a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent data from Check Point revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, Africa experienced the highest average number of cyberattacks per organization globally, with an alarming average of 2,960 attacks per week. This marks a 37% increase compared to the same period in…