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Topic: Africa

New incubation platform offers guaranteed funding for African ideas

By David Njaaga   2026-06-03 20:22:24

African entrepreneurs with only an idea may soon access guaranteed funding, opening doors for innovators long locked out of capital markets that traditionally demanded proof of concept first.

African Film Press joins Locarno Open Doors as award partner

By Boniface Mithika   2026-06-03 09:54:15

African Film Press has joined Locarno Open Doors as an award partner, introducing the AFP Critics Prize to support emerging African filmmakers at the 2026 programme.

Right policy will make AI real tool for development in Africa

By Harrison Muiru   2026-06-02 17:58:57

In the world of business, AI does not scale in isolation but inside the guardrails, incentives, and direction set by policy.

Mozambique says five citizens killed in South Africa 'xenophobic attacks'

By AFP   2026-06-02 10:42:08

Five Mozambicans were killed in "xenophobic attacks" in South Africa at the weekend, the Mozambican government said, in the first deaths officially linked to protests against illegal migrants.

Ghana issues travel advisory over xenophobic attacks in South Africa

By David Njaaga   2026-06-01 18:10:16

The Government of Ghana has advised its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it says are increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans.

Kenya Sevens to renew rivalry with Fiji and South Africa at Bordeaux 7s

By Washington Onyango   2026-06-01 18:06:24

Kenya Sevens will renew their rivalry with South Africa and Fiji at Bordeaux Sevens ahead of the final leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship set for France this coming weekend.