R1 Million Up For Grabs In 2026 Standard Bank Kasi SME National Pitch Challenge
The Standard Bank Kasi SME Pitch Challenge is back and bigger than ever! Now in its second national edition, the competition offers qualifying entrepreneurs across all the nine South African provinces the chance to compete for provincial prizes and ultimately a grand prize of R1 million at the national finals later this year. The provincial […]
New Pilot Backs Youth-Owned Micro-Farming Start-Ups To Tackle Jobs Crisis And Food Insecurity
South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges: persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once by developing unemployed youth into micro-farming entrepreneurs. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and funded and supported by impact investor E Squared Investments, is positioning small-scale […]
South Africa Opposition Leader Malema Demands Ramaphosa Impeachment After Court Ruling
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema has called for immediate impeachment proceedings against South African President Cyril Ramaphosa after the Constitutional Court revived the Phala Phala case. This story is written and edited by Global South World Speaking to reporters in Johannesburg on Friday, Malema said Parliament must act without delay following the ruling, which […]
Beyond Funding and Patrols: EU Must Confront Trauma of Senegal’s Migrant Orphans — Opinion
Thousands of African migrants drown every year across multiple maritime routes, and high numbers persist despite efforts by European countries to curb illegal small boat crossings, particularly those originating from western and northern Africa. This story is written and edited by Global South World According to the Spanish non-governmental organisation Caminando Fronteras, 30 people died […]
CNN’s Connecting Africa Speaks To Didacus Jules
As part of Connecting Africa, CNN’s Victoria Rubadiri sits down with the director general of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States, Didacus Jules, to discuss initiatives underway to help ease the movement of goods, people, and services between the two regions. With similar cultural ties between the Caribbean and Africa, Jules believes it’s a natural progression to look […]
Dramatic fashion steals attention at African film awards
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Lagos transcended cinema to become a high-stakes arena of “theatrical marketing” and sartorial storytelling. The red carpet was dominated by Queen Mercy Atang, who stunned social media in a dress constructed from more than 500 loaves of bread—a literal advertisement for her baking […]
Benin opposition party merges with ruling coalition
Benin’s moderate opposition party, the Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin (FCBE), has announced it will join the ruling coalition weeks after the country’s presidential election. The move comes ahead of president-elect Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration on May 24. FCBE was the only opposition party in the election, with its candidate, Paul Hounkpe, securing just 5.95% […]
East African countries commit to joint satellite
Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda have agreed to jointly develop a regional satellite to improve communication, broadcasting, and digital connectivity across East Africa. The proposed Northern Corridor Regional Communication and Broadcasting Satellite Initiative seeks to reduce dependence on foreign satellite systems and expand access to underserved communities. It will begin with a jointly funded […]
Jumia bets on China imports for profit
African e-commerce company Jumia is increasing imports from Chinese vendors as it pushes toward profitability by the end of 2026. The company began sourcing from Chinese vendors two years ago to address a shortage of local suppliers capable of delivering large, affordable orders—and to counter rising competition from Chinese rivals Temu and Shein. The strategy […]
South African private sector growth reaches four-year high
South Africa’s private sector expanded at its fastest pace in 44 months in April, according to the latest S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The index climbed to 51.6 from 50.8 in March, marking the fastest expansion since August 2022 and remaining above the 50-point growth threshold. Businesses reported improved output, a rebound in new […]
