By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Emirates has launched its first Emirates World store in Africa, marking a significant expansion of its reimagined retail concept in Nairobi, Kenya. This new store introduces a modern shopping experience for travelers, with more locations planned across the continent in the coming months, according to the airline’s statement. Situated in the cutting-edge…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian More than 400 key figures in digital agriculture are set to gather at the 8th Annual Learning Event (ALE) to explore innovative solutions for Africa’s farming challenges. Discussions will focus on leveraging AI and alternative data to scale tech-driven solutions for smallholder farmers and enhance productivity in rural economies. The event will also…
The African Union’s fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) kicked off in Nairobi on Sunday, bringing together various regional economic groups and mechanisms to accelerate continental integration. The theme of this year’s meeting is the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting is being led by Kenyan President William Ruto with the participation of the President…
Elon Musk’s satellite Internet firm Starlink announced it will launch in Kenya in the second quarter of this year, posing competition to other players in the industry including Safaricom and Zuku. The billionaire technology entrepreneur’s company announced it is “pending service coverage or regulatory approval”. Kenyans, however, can order and deposit an amount of Ksh12,260 ($99) which is fully…
It also focuses on helping non-profits improve lives across Africa. In Summary • The centre is looking for talented, creative people who can help solve difficult and important technical challenges.• This involves improving the smartphone experience for people in Africa and building a more reliable internet infrastructure. As part of its billion-dollar commitment, Google launched its first product development…
Convened by the UN Global Compact, Chief Executive Officers from across Africa announced the launch of the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC). The Coalition will provide a platform for African business leaders to have a unified private sector voice as they actively and meaningfully engage to work on the continent’s most pressing issues through an organized, forward-looking, principles-based approach. The…