Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, has acquired an 80% majority stake in Global Medical Supply Chain (GMSC) and Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS) from GlobalOne Healthcare Holding (GHH), marking a significant expansion in the UAE’s healthcare logistics and pharmaceutical distribution sectors. GlobalOne Healthcare Holding, the healthcare arm of Abu Dhabi-based…

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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a significant move to enhance its offerings, NAIA Developments has entered into a strategic partnership with Vodafone Egypt to introduce “Triple Play” services—high-speed internet, digital television broadcasting, and landline services—across its various residential projects. This collaboration aims to provide residents with smart home technologies and advanced communication solutions, creating a modern and seamless…

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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In a significant move to enhance its offerings, NAIA Developments has entered into a strategic partnership with Vodafone Egypt to introduce “Triple Play” services—high-speed internet, digital television broadcasting, and landline services—across its various residential projects. This collaboration aims to provide residents with smart home technologies and advanced communication solutions, creating a modern and seamless…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Civil society organizations have urged the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) to introduce laws regulating industrially produced trans-fatty acids (iTFAs), with the aim of reducing the risks associated with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). iTFAs, which are commonly found in processed foods such as margarine, vegetable shortening, fried foods, biscuits, and pies, are linked to serious…

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Gbenga Sesan, Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, has urged for greater investment in digital literacy programs, particularly targeting underserved communities, to expand access to digital services. In a statement shared with The PUNCH, Sesan stressed that these efforts are crucial in closing the digital gap, promoting inclusion, and empowering individuals with the skills needed for success in the digital…

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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian It’s been over three decades since Africa last hosted a Formula 1 race, and fans are growing increasingly impatient. The prestigious racing series, comprising 24 races across multiple continents, has continued to bypass Africa, leaving a significant gap in the sport’s global reach. While regions like North America, Europe, and the Middle East have…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian In the world of venture capital, terms like gazelles, camels, and elephants help describe the growth trajectories of startups. However, over the past decade, the ultimate goal has been achieving unicorn status: privately held companies valued at over $1 billion. While Africa’s unicorns are fewer in number compared to other regions, the continent’s list…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian In the world of venture capital, terms like gazelles, camels, and elephants help describe the growth trajectories of startups. However, over the past decade, the ultimate goal has been achieving unicorn status: privately held companies valued at over $1 billion. While Africa’s unicorns are fewer in number compared to other regions, the continent’s list…

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Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Military leaders from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have firmly rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to delay their planned exit by six months, signaling a decisive shift in the region’s political dynamics. A Significant Realignment in West Africa The three nations, now united under the Alliance…

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Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Military leaders from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have firmly rejected a proposal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to delay their planned exit by six months, signaling a decisive shift in the region’s political dynamics. A Significant Realignment in West Africa The three nations, now united under the Alliance…

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