By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian G7 nations are slowing down the development of gas projects in Africa, much to the frustration of TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné, who fears this will hinder the global energy transition. Pouyanné has strongly criticized the West’s “exclusion policy,” which cuts off funding for fossil fuel projects in Africa, warning that such restrictions could…
The second annual Transforming Africa MedTech Conference (TAMC) began today at the Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, uniting key stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing medical technology across Africa. The three-day event aims to foster collaboration and leverage MedTech advancements to enhance healthcare outcomes throughout the continent. Wilfred Njagi, Co-Founder and CEO of Villgro Africa, emphasized the need to support…
The second annual Transforming Africa MedTech Conference (TAMC) began today at the Kempinski Hotel in Nairobi, uniting key stakeholders to discuss strategies for advancing medical technology across Africa. The three-day event aims to foster collaboration and leverage MedTech advancements to enhance healthcare outcomes throughout the continent. Wilfred Njagi, Co-Founder and CEO of Villgro Africa, emphasized the need to support…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been elected as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant appointment was announced alongside his continued service to Tanzania. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in Dr. Ndugulile’s capabilities, emphasizing the diverse and complex nature of the African region. “The…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been elected as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant appointment was announced alongside his continued service to Tanzania. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in Dr. Ndugulile’s capabilities, emphasizing the diverse and complex nature of the African region. “The…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, has officially launched in Botswana, marking the country as the latest addition to the growing list of African nations where Starlink is operational. Botswana granted an operating license to SpaceX’s Starlink unit, aiming to enhance connectivity in the country, which struggles with high data costs….
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, has officially launched in Botswana, marking the country as the latest addition to the growing list of African nations where Starlink is operational. Botswana granted an operating license to SpaceX’s Starlink unit, aiming to enhance connectivity in the country, which struggles with high data costs….
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of clear communication and active engagement between the government and business to build trust and ensure that policies reflect on-the-ground realities. Speaking at Business Unity South Africa’s (Busa) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partnering with Busa to drive economic growth. This…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of clear communication and active engagement between the government and business to build trust and ensure that policies reflect on-the-ground realities. Speaking at Business Unity South Africa’s (Busa) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Ramaphosa reaffirmed the government’s commitment to partnering with Busa to drive economic growth. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) is spearheading a major initiative to support the development of Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. This project aims to significantly cut CO2 emissions by converting flared natural gas into valuable methanol, used in solvents, paints, plastics, and automotive parts. The plant will initially produce 1.8 million…