Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Airtel Africa, a major telecommunications and mobile money services provider across 14 African nations, has teamed up with three of the continent’s top artists—Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania), and Simi (Nigeria)—to educate customers on maximizing their data bundles for an enhanced digital experience. The partnership aims to help Airtel customers…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Pan-African renewable energy company PowerGen has appointed Delphos as its exclusive adviser for upcoming projects aimed at advancing sustainable energy solutions across the continent. The decision, made earlier this month, is expected to catalyze the infusion of additional equity and debt capital throughout the year. This funding will be sourced from prominent international…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Abu Dhabi-listed blockchain and crypto mining giant Phoenix Group (PHX.AD) has entered the African market through an 80-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement (PPA) in Ethiopia. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, is part of the company’s global diversification strategy. Under the deal, Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) will supply energy to support Phoenix’s bitcoin mining operations,…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Global and regional energy leaders are set to gather in Lagos for the 6th West Africa LPG Expo in March 2025. The two-day event will highlight liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a transformative energy solution for West Africa. Jeffrey Leung, Director of LPG Expo, said:“Building on the success of past editions, which drew over…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Canon Central & North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com) launched 2025 with its Annual Kickoff event, held on January 13 at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. The gathering celebrated the company’s 2024 achievements while setting a bold vision for the year ahead, underscoring Canon’s commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development across Africa….
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian For the first time, Africa will host the Global Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance Forum, with the fourth edition scheduled to take place from February 13 to 15, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. This groundbreaking event is expected to bring together approximately 700 delegates from 66 countries, all working towards the prevention and management of non-communicable…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian At the recent MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Annual Conference (2024), a key insight emerged: “Human favoritism leads people to prefer content created by humans over artificial intelligence (AI).” Yet, as AI becomes increasingly sophisticated, the line between human and machine-generated output blurs. When it comes to developing technological tools for financial services…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian African Corporates Gaining Attention in Global Markets African high-yield corporate debt issuance is poised for a possible comeback in 2024, albeit from a low starting point, as investors seek diversification opportunities in the sector. Last week, two African-connected companies marked their entry into the US dollar market: Azule Energy, based in Angola, and Ivanhoe…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian As the global space economy surpasses $546 billion and is set to exceed $1 trillion by 2040, Africa has a unique opportunity to position itself in the space race. By leveraging the African Union’s African Space Strategy and collaborating with agencies such as NASA and the European Space Agency, Africa can ensure its…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian A South African bishop has shared harrowing details of the rescue and recovery operation at an abandoned gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa. “We witnessed bodies being lifted from the shafts, some unrecognizable. Even from 100 meters away, the stench of death was overwhelming,” said Bishop Victor Phalana, acting chairman of the South African…