Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian In an exclusive interview with Business Insider Africa, Satoshi Shinada, Co-founder and Director of Kepple Africa Ventures Inc., delves into Africa’s venture capital landscape, comparing it with other regions and outlining his investment philosophy for African startups. Challenges in Africa’s Venture Capital Landscape Africa’s venture capital scene has faced turbulence in recent years. In…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian On November 13, 2024, UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre celebrated the online launch of Phase 3 of the Mentorship Programme for African Heritage Professionals. The event, attended by over 100 participants, introduced 20 new mentees into the program, advancing its mission to cultivate a new generation of African heritage experts. Opening the EventMr. Lazare Eloundou-Assomo,…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Raila Odinga is ramping up his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position ahead of the election in February 2025, set to take place during the 38th AU Summit of Heads of State in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His recent diplomatic efforts follow a visit to Eritrea, where he was hosted by President…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Eight trailblazing female founders took center stage at the 11th annual Africa Early Stage Investor Summit (AESIS2024), captivating over 300 investors, ecosystem leaders, and delegates during the highly anticipated Deal Morning. Representing the VC4A Venture Showcase – She Wins Africa edition, these founders presented transformative solutions addressing critical challenges in agriculture, fintech, e-commerce, and…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The proposed UN Tax Convention is poised to play a transformative role in Tanzania and across Africa, offering a platform for fairer tax agreements and greater accountability in industries like natural resources and extractives. This sentiment was echoed during a recent breakfast meeting in Dar es Salaam organized by the Policy Forum, the Norwegian…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The proposed UN Tax Convention is poised to play a transformative role in Tanzania and across Africa, offering a platform for fairer tax agreements and greater accountability in industries like natural resources and extractives. This sentiment was echoed during a recent breakfast meeting in Dar es Salaam organized by the Policy Forum, the Norwegian…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At the recently concluded Essence of Africa event in Nairobi, tourism industry experts called for sustainable tourism models led by Africans to drive genuine economic and environmental progress. The event, moderated by Jan Hutton, CEO of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, provided a solutions-focused platform to address key challenges in Africa’s tourism sector. Rethinking Community…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At the recently concluded Essence of Africa event in Nairobi, tourism industry experts called for sustainable tourism models led by Africans to drive genuine economic and environmental progress. The event, moderated by Jan Hutton, CEO of Australian Tourism Data Warehouse, provided a solutions-focused platform to address key challenges in Africa’s tourism sector. Rethinking Community…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Namibia’s peculiar panhandle-shaped border, known as the Caprivi Strip, traces its origins to an unusual colonial agreement between Britain and Germany in the late 19th century. At the time, European powers carved up Africa into colonies, often creating borders with little regard for geography or practicality. Germany faced a logistical challenge connecting its colonies:…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Namibia’s peculiar panhandle-shaped border, known as the Caprivi Strip, traces its origins to an unusual colonial agreement between Britain and Germany in the late 19th century. At the time, European powers carved up Africa into colonies, often creating borders with little regard for geography or practicality. Germany faced a logistical challenge connecting its colonies:…