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…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian When Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s first “master plan” in 2006, the idea that batteries could revolutionize the automotive industry—and global energy systems—seemed far-fetched. Yet today, electric vehicles are gaining market share, and large-scale batteries are replacing fossil-fuel power plants on electrical grids. This year alone, U.S. developers plan to add 15 gigawatts of…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian When Elon Musk unveiled Tesla’s first “master plan” in 2006, the idea that batteries could revolutionize the automotive industry—and global energy systems—seemed far-fetched. Yet today, electric vehicles are gaining market share, and large-scale batteries are replacing fossil-fuel power plants on electrical grids. This year alone, U.S. developers plan to add 15 gigawatts of…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian American singer and rapper 6lack is making his way back to South Africa after a six-year hiatus, announcing his return in a playful social media video where he spins a globe and lands on South Africa. 6lack has been added to the lineup for the Rocking The Daisies festival in Cape Town, marking…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian American singer and rapper 6lack is making his way back to South Africa after a six-year hiatus, announcing his return in a playful social media video where he spins a globe and lands on South Africa. 6lack has been added to the lineup for the Rocking The Daisies festival in Cape Town, marking…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Free Market Foundation (FMF) argues that South Africa has little in common with its BRICS partners, deeming discussions of a unified currency impractical. The idea of a “BRICS currency” has gained traction in recent years amid broader efforts to promote “de-dollarisation” and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This push has been…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Free Market Foundation (FMF) argues that South Africa has little in common with its BRICS partners, deeming discussions of a unified currency impractical. The idea of a “BRICS currency” has gained traction in recent years amid broader efforts to promote “de-dollarisation” and reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. This push has been…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The 13th edition of the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), themed “Coming of Age,” is currently captivating audiences at The Station Urban Event Space in Durban. Running from Wednesday to Friday, the event celebrates Africa’s finest fashion talent. As part of eThekwini Municipality’s Fashion Development Programme, the DFF provides a platform for local designers…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The 13th edition of the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), themed “Coming of Age,” is currently captivating audiences at The Station Urban Event Space in Durban. Running from Wednesday to Friday, the event celebrates Africa’s finest fashion talent. As part of eThekwini Municipality’s Fashion Development Programme, the DFF provides a platform for local designers…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian While seven in ten Africans express concerns about the influence of foreign powers, China and the U.S. stand out as the most impactful. Interestingly, much of this influence is viewed favorably. In countries like Rwanda and Chad, nearly all youth—96% in both cases—hold positive views of China’s influence, followed closely by Kenya at 95%…