By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Africa Tech Festival 2024 is in full swing at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre (CTICC), showcasing a vibrant range of exhibitions that are captivating attendees. Running from November 12 to 14, the festival’s 27th edition gathers top telecom executives, innovative entrepreneurs, and key policymakers to explore how technology is reshaping industries across…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) has announced a pilot programme in Africa aimed at improving visibility across the continent’s drug supply chains via a digital platform. This new initiative, named Pulse, was introduced at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Pulse…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) has announced a pilot programme in Africa aimed at improving visibility across the continent’s drug supply chains via a digital platform. This new initiative, named Pulse, was introduced at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). Pulse…
Apex Partners with Dematic to Transform Warehouse Automation in Southern Africa By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Apex (www.Apex-rts.co.za), a prominent Southern African provider of warehouse management and automation solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Dematic, a global leader in automated material handling systems and software. This partnership enables Apex to represent Dematic in the region, delivering internationally…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian A large segment of African smartphone users continues to rely on 3G networks, limiting their ability to access the fast and reliable connectivity needed for modern, data-heavy applications. An analysis by Opensignal revealed that in 11 out of the 27 African markets surveyed, users spend more than 20% of their time on 3G, an…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian A large segment of African smartphone users continues to rely on 3G networks, limiting their ability to access the fast and reliable connectivity needed for modern, data-heavy applications. An analysis by Opensignal revealed that in 11 out of the 27 African markets surveyed, users spend more than 20% of their time on 3G, an…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Engage Now Africa (ENA), in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service and border control authorities in Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon, has successfully facilitated the safe reintegration of a 20-year-old Cameroonian woman trafficked online to Côte d’Ivoire. According to ENA, the young woman, named Angel, was initially lured to Côte d’Ivoire with…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Engage Now Africa (ENA), in collaboration with the Ghana Immigration Service and border control authorities in Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, and Cameroon, has successfully facilitated the safe reintegration of a 20-year-old Cameroonian woman trafficked online to Côte d’Ivoire. According to ENA, the young woman, named Angel, was initially lured to Côte d’Ivoire with…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The informal sector has become a vital part of the African economy, contributing significantly to employment across the continent. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has emphasized the importance of reforming this sector to address Africa’s growing unemployment challenges. While informal jobs—such as street vendors, small-scale farmers, craftsmen, and independent tradesmen—offer flexible employment options…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian With Donald Trump’s recent re-election to the White House, African nations are extending congratulations, hopeful for a cooperative relationship built on mutual respect. However, concerns linger about his isolationist stance, especially if Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress. A key area of focus is the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which…