By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The ongoing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, from Wednesday to Friday, offers China and Africa another opportunity to enhance strategic communication and deepen practical cooperation. Since its inception in 2000, FOCAC has been widely embraced by African nations for its tangible outcomes and meaningful projects that have significantly…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a bid to build healthier, more inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems in Africa, AGRA, in collaboration with The Africa Food Systems Forum, has launched the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa” in Kigali, Rwanda. This launch comes amidst concerns that…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a bid to build healthier, more inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and equitable food systems in Africa, AGRA, in collaboration with The Africa Food Systems Forum, has launched the 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa” in Kigali, Rwanda. This launch comes amidst concerns that…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian On the sidelines of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Chinese leaders are engaging in extensive meetings and negotiations with various African leaders. The focus is on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as the digital economy, blue economy (centered on oceanic resources), and green development. Liu Yuxi, the…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian On the sidelines of the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Chinese leaders are engaging in extensive meetings and negotiations with various African leaders. The focus is on expanding cooperation in key sectors such as the digital economy, blue economy (centered on oceanic resources), and green development. Liu Yuxi, the…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Many large South African corporations have implemented Enterprise Development Programmes (EDPs) and Supplier Development Programmes (SDPs) to support and uplift small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs), especially those owned by individuals from previously disadvantaged groups. These programmes play a crucial role in fostering business growth and enhancing economic inclusion. Understanding EDPs and SDPs EDPs are…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Many large South African corporations have implemented Enterprise Development Programmes (EDPs) and Supplier Development Programmes (SDPs) to support and uplift small, medium, and micro-enterprises (SMMEs), especially those owned by individuals from previously disadvantaged groups. These programmes play a crucial role in fostering business growth and enhancing economic inclusion. Understanding EDPs and SDPs EDPs are…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chidimma Adetshina has been named Miss Universe Nigeria, overcoming recent challenges following a controversial attempt to compete in Miss South Africa. The 23-year-old, who was born to a Nigerian father and South African mother in South Africa, faced backlash from some South Africans, including a government minister, due to her dual heritage. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chidimma Adetshina has been named Miss Universe Nigeria, overcoming recent challenges following a controversial attempt to compete in Miss South Africa. The 23-year-old, who was born to a Nigerian father and South African mother in South Africa, faced backlash from some South Africans, including a government minister, due to her dual heritage. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian President Hussein Ali Mwinyi departed on Saturday for Indonesia to represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the second Indonesia Africa Forum (IAF), which will be held from today until September 3, 2024. Themed “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2063,” the forum is hosted in Bali and will feature African leaders from Zimbabwe, Rwanda,…