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…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa’s startup ecosystem faced a challenging year in 2024, marked by a significant decline in investment activity. Reduced investor interest and participation compared to previous years underscored the difficulties entrepreneurs encountered in securing funding. Key Highlights: Africa remains a region of immense untapped potential, attracting global interest due to its youthful and rapidly growing…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa continues to captivate travelers worldwide with its sunny, affordable, and breathtaking destinations. According to U.S. News, Tanzania has been named the top travel destination on the continent for 2025. This recognition is based on user votes, expert opinions, cultural richness, affordability, and the variety of activities available. Tanzania stands out with its spectacular…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian World Bank and AfDB Unveil $40bn Power Financing Plan for Africa The World Bank and African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a $40 billion financing initiative under the Mission 300 program, designed to expand electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030. Bridging Africa’s Energy Gap As of 2019, electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa…