Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian South Africa’s state-owned logistics company, Transnet, has secured a R5 billion ($283.53 million) loan from the New Development Bank, established by the BRICS group of emerging economies. The South African government will guarantee this loan, which is aimed at supporting Transnet’s ambitious turnaround plan. The loan is intended to address the years of underinvestment…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Botswana recently became the latest Southern African country to launch Starlink’s satellite internet services. This development follows the approval of a local license for Starlink, with Namibian telecom company Paratus signing on as the local reseller. Meanwhile, there is renewed hope that South Africa might eventually license Starlink in the future. However, a…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Botswana recently became the latest Southern African country to launch Starlink’s satellite internet services. This development follows the approval of a local license for Starlink, with Namibian telecom company Paratus signing on as the local reseller. Meanwhile, there is renewed hope that South Africa might eventually license Starlink in the future. However, a…
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie underscored that the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) should not lead to a huge uncertainty and chaos in the Horn of Africa. “Let us be clear that ATMIS transition should not lead to a huge uncertainty and chaos in the Horn of Africa,” Foreign Minister Taye posted on…
Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie underscored that the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) should not lead to a huge uncertainty and chaos in the Horn of Africa. “Let us be clear that ATMIS transition should not lead to a huge uncertainty and chaos in the Horn of Africa,” Foreign Minister Taye posted on…
This collaborative effort is driven by the shared understanding that the ongoing loss of agro-biodiversity, exacerbated by climate change, poses a serious threat to food security across the region. IN an era where agriculture forms the backbone of global food security, seeds are the fundamental building blocks of life. The quality, availability, and diversity of seeds directly shape the…
This collaborative effort is driven by the shared understanding that the ongoing loss of agro-biodiversity, exacerbated by climate change, poses a serious threat to food security across the region. IN an era where agriculture forms the backbone of global food security, seeds are the fundamental building blocks of life. The quality, availability, and diversity of seeds directly shape the…
Story by Emma Brain Save the rhino. That was the overarching goal of a trip I took to South Africa this month, alongside a group of other UAE residents. The species that once roamed the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa now tragically has a global population of about 27,000, the majority of which are in national parks and…
Story by Emma Brain Save the rhino. That was the overarching goal of a trip I took to South Africa this month, alongside a group of other UAE residents. The species that once roamed the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa now tragically has a global population of about 27,000, the majority of which are in national parks and…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian In 2023, Chinese lenders committed $4.61 billion in loans to Africa, marking the first annual increase in seven years, according to a study by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre. This figure represents a more than three-fold increase from the previous year, highlighting China’s renewed interest in African investments after a significant decline…