By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nairobi-based HR, payroll, and benefits platform, Workpay, has announced the successful completion of a $5 million Series A funding round led by Norrsken22. The investment round also saw participation from Visa, Y Combinator, Saviu Ventures, Axian, Plug n Play, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Acadian Ventures, a firm specializing in next-generation work technologies. This…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Last month marked a historic moment as passenger trains departed from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heading towards Dodoma for the first time. This new railway line, part of a $7.6 billion project extending over 1,200 kilometers, was constructed by the Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi, known for its previous projects like the Dubai Metro…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Last month marked a historic moment as passenger trains departed from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heading towards Dodoma for the first time. This new railway line, part of a $7.6 billion project extending over 1,200 kilometers, was constructed by the Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi, known for its previous projects like the Dubai Metro…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Interswitch Group has been announced as the Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. This sponsorship aligns with Interswitch’s ongoing expansion across Africa, marked by significant milestones such as the recent enhancement of its partnership with ACI Worldwide to modernize…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Interswitch Group has been announced as the Gold Sponsor for the Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2024, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from September 4-6, 2024. This sponsorship aligns with Interswitch’s ongoing expansion across Africa, marked by significant milestones such as the recent enhancement of its partnership with ACI Worldwide to modernize…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has increasingly become a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent data from Check Point revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, Africa experienced the highest average number of cyberattacks per organization globally, with an alarming average of 2,960 attacks per week. This marks a 37% increase compared to the same period in…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has increasingly become a prime target for cybercriminals. Recent data from Check Point revealed that in the second quarter of 2024, Africa experienced the highest average number of cyberattacks per organization globally, with an alarming average of 2,960 attacks per week. This marks a 37% increase compared to the same period in…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Tanzania has called on African nations to collaborate in finding long-lasting solutions to the continent’s challenges. The country also urged Japanese businesses and investors to deepen their engagement in Africa, contributing to human development and promoting regional and global peace and stability. This call was made by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Tanzania has called on African nations to collaborate in finding long-lasting solutions to the continent’s challenges. The country also urged Japanese businesses and investors to deepen their engagement in Africa, contributing to human development and promoting regional and global peace and stability. This call was made by the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Africa stands on the brink of a technological revolution, powered by a rapidly growing young population eager to adopt digital skills and tools. With a significant portion of its population under the age of 25, as highlighted by recent data from Wikipedia, the continent is uniquely positioned to leverage technology and bypass…