By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has long been portrayed by the media, academics, and global political actors as a region dependent on aid, overshadowing its potential as a driving force for progress. Despite its contributions, the continent remains excluded from permanent membership on the UN Security Council and is underrepresented in non-permanent roles. Africa’s demand for full…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Authorities are advising motorists to avoid one of the country’s major routes in the east as heavy snowfall blankets the N3 highway connecting Johannesburg and Durban. On Saturday, KwaZulu-Natal province experienced significant disruptions due to the snow, leaving many drivers stranded overnight in their vehicles. The N3, a crucial highway, has been heavily affected,…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Authorities are advising motorists to avoid one of the country’s major routes in the east as heavy snowfall blankets the N3 highway connecting Johannesburg and Durban. On Saturday, KwaZulu-Natal province experienced significant disruptions due to the snow, leaving many drivers stranded overnight in their vehicles. The N3, a crucial highway, has been heavily affected,…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian African nations have been urged to develop strategies that enhance economic growth and improve citizens’ livelihoods by promoting clean cooking energy. This call comes as part of broader efforts to combat climate change and address environmental degradation. Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, the Minister for Finance, made this appeal during the Africa50 Annual General Shareholders…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian African nations have been urged to develop strategies that enhance economic growth and improve citizens’ livelihoods by promoting clean cooking energy. This call comes as part of broader efforts to combat climate change and address environmental degradation. Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba, the Minister for Finance, made this appeal during the Africa50 Annual General Shareholders…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has urged the need for immediate action to remove barriers hindering intra-African trade and investment. His comments followed the conclusion of the Nigeria-Uganda Trade and Business Forum and the inaugural flight launch of Uganda Airlines from Abuja to Entebbe. Obegolu stressed…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has urged the need for immediate action to remove barriers hindering intra-African trade and investment. His comments followed the conclusion of the Nigeria-Uganda Trade and Business Forum and the inaugural flight launch of Uganda Airlines from Abuja to Entebbe. Obegolu stressed…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian John Nicolakakis transformed Roman’s Pizza from a modest chain of fewer than 30 stores into South Africa’s second-largest pizzeria. Today, Roman’s Pizza stands as one of the country’s most successful fast-food chains and recently claimed the top spot in BusinessTech’s pizza taste test. But this achievement didn’t come easy—it’s a story marked by hard…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian John Nicolakakis transformed Roman’s Pizza from a modest chain of fewer than 30 stores into South Africa’s second-largest pizzeria. Today, Roman’s Pizza stands as one of the country’s most successful fast-food chains and recently claimed the top spot in BusinessTech’s pizza taste test. But this achievement didn’t come easy—it’s a story marked by hard…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended new financing to three of Airtel Africa plc’s subsidiaries, aiming to enhance high-speed mobile connectivity for over 37 million users across sub-Saharan Africa. The $200 million loan from IFC will be used to expand and modernize Airtel Africa’s network infrastructure, with a significant focus on improving…