Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Block, a global technology company focused on financial services, has unveiled the winners of its TBD Hackathon held at the Africa Bitcoin Conference. The competition aimed to spark innovation in payment solutions across Africa, tackling challenges like limited banking access, high transaction fees, and inefficient cross-border payments. Grand Prize Winner:Emmanuel Kufre of Nigeria clinched…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Financial inclusion is increasingly recognized as a key catalyst for digital transformation, not just in Africa but globally. By enabling access to various financial services, it has the potential to improve lives and communities, fostering economic growth. This is particularly crucial for countries in Central Africa, where financial inclusion remains limited but could significantly…

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Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian In the fast-paced realm of technology, history often reminds us that innovations evolve far beyond their original designs. Take the N95 mask, which transitioned from industrial equipment to a global health essential during the Covid-19 pandemic. This adaptability mirrors the potential of Africa’s civic tech landscape to address urgent societal challenges—if supported by…

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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches on January 20, 2025, concerns within the US university community are escalating over the potential revival of travel restrictions. Universities across the country are urging international students, particularly those from Africa and other regions previously impacted by Trump’s policies, to return to campus before the new administration…

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Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches on January 20, 2025, concerns within the US university community are escalating over the potential revival of travel restrictions. Universities across the country are urging international students, particularly those from Africa and other regions previously impacted by Trump’s policies, to return to campus before the new administration…

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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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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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