Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian South Africa-born entrepreneur Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has seen his net worth soar to over $440 billion (R7.8 trillion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This milestone cements Musk as the world’s richest individual and places his fortune above South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which stood at $377.78 billion in…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Bank of Africa (BOA)-Ghana, a member of the BMCE Group, has reopened its Abossey Okai branch, reaffirming its commitment to financial inclusivity and providing trusted commercial banking services. The branch aims to support the vibrant business enclave and surrounding communities, including Kaneshie, Agbogbloshie, Zongo, Korle-Gonno, Chorkor-Mamprobi, and Laterbiokorshie. Strategically located near the Laterbiokorshie…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Bank of Africa (BOA)-Ghana, a member of the BMCE Group, has reopened its Abossey Okai branch, reaffirming its commitment to financial inclusivity and providing trusted commercial banking services. The branch aims to support the vibrant business enclave and surrounding communities, including Kaneshie, Agbogbloshie, Zongo, Korle-Gonno, Chorkor-Mamprobi, and Laterbiokorshie. Strategically located near the Laterbiokorshie…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Palo Alto-based WindBorne Systems is harnessing artificial intelligence and weather balloons to tackle one of Africa’s most critical challenges: unreliable weather forecasting. With the support of the Gates Foundation, the startup is transforming agricultural decision-making, boosting food security, and addressing climate change impacts across the continent. The ChallengeAfrica’s agricultural sector, which sustains over half…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Palo Alto-based WindBorne Systems is harnessing artificial intelligence and weather balloons to tackle one of Africa’s most critical challenges: unreliable weather forecasting. With the support of the Gates Foundation, the startup is transforming agricultural decision-making, boosting food security, and addressing climate change impacts across the continent. The ChallengeAfrica’s agricultural sector, which sustains over half…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to begin a four-day tour of Africa on Wednesday, with visits to Nigeria, South Africa, and Lesotho. His journey will kick off in Abuja, where he is scheduled to meet with Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), before receiving an official welcome…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is set to begin a four-day tour of Africa on Wednesday, with visits to Nigeria, South Africa, and Lesotho. His journey will kick off in Abuja, where he is scheduled to meet with Omar Touray, President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), before receiving an official welcome…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian An increasing number of African nations are seeking to join the BRICS group, signaling a strategic shift to bolster their global influence and unlock new economic opportunities, experts say. Ethiopia and Egypt have recently joined the group, and Kenya’s President William Ruto has also expressed interest in becoming a member. Analysts suggest that…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Tayo Aina’s rise from a Lagos Uber driver to a globally recognized travel ambassador is nothing short of inspiring. Known to his growing audience as “The African Discovering the World,” Aina exemplifies the power of persistence, authenticity, and the transformative impact of digital storytelling. A Humble Beginning Aina’s story began on the bustling streets…
Roosevelt Ogbonna Named AFIS African Banker of the Year Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Access Bank’s CEO, Roosevelt Ogbonna, emerged as the African Banker of the Year during the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS), held in Casablanca on December 9-10. This recognition highlights Ogbonna’s pivotal role in steering Access Bank towards becoming one of Africa’s top five banking giants. A…