Forbes Unveils 2024 List of Africa’s Most Powerful Women, Led by Okonjo-Iweala, Samia Suluhu, and More

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian While women across the globe continue to face systemic obstacles that hinder their ability to reach and sustain positions of power, a select group are breaking these barriers, making significant strides in business, entertainment, and politics. Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women celebrates these trailblazers, with five African women securing…

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AfDB President Hails ‘African of the Decade’ Award as Proof of Africa’s Transformative Potential

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Dr. Akinkunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has described his recent “African of the Decade” award as a powerful testament to Africa’s transformative potential. He received the prestigious honor at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, marking a milestone in the All-Africa Business Leaders Awards. Speaking after receiving the…

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AfDB President Hails ‘African of the Decade’ Award as Proof of Africa’s Transformative Potential

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Dr. Akinkunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has described his recent “African of the Decade” award as a powerful testament to Africa’s transformative potential. He received the prestigious honor at the 2024 Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, Morocco, marking a milestone in the All-Africa Business Leaders Awards. Speaking after receiving the…

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ECA Engages Stakeholders to Transform Higher Education in Africa

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) partnered with key stakeholders to explore the transformative role of higher education in fostering sustainable development at the “2024 UNESCO Forum on Higher Education in Africa: A Driver for Sustainable Development.” The event, held from December 10–12, 2024, in Nairobi, marked part of the African…

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ECA Engages Stakeholders to Transform Higher Education in Africa

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) partnered with key stakeholders to explore the transformative role of higher education in fostering sustainable development at the “2024 UNESCO Forum on Higher Education in Africa: A Driver for Sustainable Development.” The event, held from December 10–12, 2024, in Nairobi, marked part of the African…

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Crossing Africa’s Fibre Frontier: Strategies to Unlock Digital Progress

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa, often hailed as the “mobile continent,” is home to 500 million internet users, primarily accessing the web via mobile networks. With a connectivity rate of around 40%, the continent lags behind the global average of 70%. While expanding mobile coverage remains vital, fibre networks hold the key to bridging Africa’s digital divide and…

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Seun Kuti Calls for African Governments to Ban Kemi Badenoch

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has called on African governments to prohibit Kemi Badenoch, a prominent member of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, from visiting the continent. His comments follow Badenoch’s controversial remarks about Nigeria. According to Daily Post, Badenoch, who has previously spoken about her upbringing in Nigeria, described it as marked by fear,…

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Africa Aims for 2035 Launch of First Synchrotron Light Source

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Officials at the African Light Source (AfLS) Foundation are targeting 2035 for the construction of Africa’s first synchrotron light source. On December 9, the foundation released its “geopolitical” conceptual design report, calling on African leaders to pledge the $2 billion needed to build and operate the facility for the first decade. Despite the existence…

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Vodacom Business Launches Cybersecurity Report to Strengthen Organisational Defenses

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian A new Vodacom Business Cybersecurity Report reveals that 80% of South African businesses have faced cyberattacks in the past year, yet only 32% prioritize cybersecurity training for employees. The findings, unveiled at Vodacom World in Midrand on November 27, underscore the escalating cybersecurity challenges as businesses increasingly embrace digital transformation. The report, commissioned in…

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Aligning Governance, Risk, and Compliance with Business Innovation

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian South African business leaders will convene on 20 February 2025 at ITWeb’s annual GRC conference to explore strategies for integrating governance, risk mitigation, and compliance (GRC) with enterprise innovation and agility. The event, hosted at The Forum in Bryanston, will tackle pressing topics such as the impact of new legislation, data protection, privacy, and…

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