By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, a leading Pan-African financial institution, is set to establish its second Gulf Region subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, following its successful expansion into the United Arab Emirates in 2022. The new subsidiary, expected to launch within the next year, underscores UBA’s commitment to connecting Africa with the Middle…
Africa Tech Festival 2024: Technology as a Bridge to the Future, Says Alderman James Vos The Africa Tech Festival 2024 concluded on Thursday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), with Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for economic growth, delivering a keynote address. As Africa’s largest tech festival, the event brought together…
Africa Tech Festival 2024: Technology as a Bridge to the Future, Says Alderman James Vos The Africa Tech Festival 2024 concluded on Thursday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), with Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s mayoral committee member for economic growth, delivering a keynote address. As Africa’s largest tech festival, the event brought together…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Marrakech is set to host the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024 on November 16-17, providing a platform for collaboration among Africa, Qatar, and global partners. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will preside over the event, with Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, representing Qatar….
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Marrakech is set to host the 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024 on November 16-17, providing a platform for collaboration among Africa, Qatar, and global partners. Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will preside over the event, with Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, representing Qatar….
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian AGRA will take center stage at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting this week, to advocate for climate-resilient and inclusive food systems in Africa. Central to this initiative is the leadership of seven African youth delegates, representing diverse sectors such as agriculture, environmental activism, innovation, and policy. These young advocates…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian A session hosted by the African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN) during the Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 highlighted the critical role of mindset shifts and workplace flexibility in increasing and retaining women’s participation in Africa’s energy industry. Uche Anajemba, Senior Manager of Business…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian A session hosted by the African Women Business Energy Network (AWBEN) during the Women in Energy Roundtable at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2024 highlighted the critical role of mindset shifts and workplace flexibility in increasing and retaining women’s participation in Africa’s energy industry. Uche Anajemba, Senior Manager of Business…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Casablanca has secured its position as Africa’s leading financial hub and ranks 52nd globally among the world’s top 115 financial centers for 2025, according to a recent report by CEOWORLD magazine and the Institute of Executive Policy. The rankings, drawn from the IFCI Global Financial Centers Index, highlight Casablanca’s strong financial standing…
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Casablanca has secured its position as Africa’s leading financial hub and ranks 52nd globally among the world’s top 115 financial centers for 2025, according to a recent report by CEOWORLD magazine and the Institute of Executive Policy. The rankings, drawn from the IFCI Global Financial Centers Index, highlight Casablanca’s strong financial standing…