Open Startup Launches Third Cohort of GROW Program to Help African Startups Scale and Fundraise
TUNIS, Tunisia, 23rd October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Open Startup (OST) announces the launch of GROW 3.0, the third cohort of its flagship Investment Readiness Program designed to empower advanced African startups to scale their businesses and secure funding. Now in its third cohort, GROW reflects continuous learning and iteration. With each edition, OST has refined its […]
AI, data & cloud in focus as South African business, technology leaders gather
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 23 October 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/- South Africa’s business leaders, technology experts, and SAP partners gathered in Johannesburg today to explore how cloud, data, and AI innovations are reshaping the enterprise landscape and unlocking new growth opportunities for businesses. Nazia Pillay, Managing Director: Southern Africa at SAP, said South African organisations are facing a […]
Landslide survivors’ fight for justice reboots with fresh court hearing
KAMPALA , Uganda, 23 October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- A group of 48 landslide survivors are appearing once again before the Mbale High Court today in Uganda, just weeks before the heaviest rain season could threaten to bring similar disasters to the area. Following a landslide in December 2019 that killed dozens in the Bududa […]
Open Startup Launches Fifth Cohort of BRAIN Accelerator to Support African DeepTech Startups Become Investment- and Market- Ready
TUNIS, Tunisia, 23rd October 2025 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Open Startup (OST) announces the launch of BRAIN 5.0, the fifth cohort of its flagship accelerator program empowering African DeepTech startups to become investment and market-ready. This milestone marks five years of continuous learning and iteration, during which BRAIN has refined its model to provide more hands-on, tailored […]
Film Release: NEWF Applauds Debut Of ‘Wild Hope – Rhino Ops’ As A Significant Milestone For African Filmmaking And Conservation
Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), in a co-production with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and supported by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, have produced ‘Wild Hope: Rhino Ops’, a gripping film showcasing the park’s largest rhino horn programme to date. NEWF celebrates the recent premier of the film, on Wild Hope TV and on PBS Nature’s YouTube […]
Ramaphosa’s Asia tour kicks off with strengthened ties with Indonesia
South Africa and Indonesia are moving to fast-track their 2023 defense cooperation pact as President Cyril Ramaphosa kicks off a three-nation Asia tour, beginning with Jakarta. During bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, both leaders discussed expanding trade, defense collaboration, and strategic ties. This includes potential steps toward a preferential trade or a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement amid global […]
Four steps to fix Africa’s food price crisis
Despite promising harvests, East and Southern Africa continue to struggle with alarmingly high and volatile food prices. This paradox highlights that the core issue is not a lack of potential, but a failure of markets and infrastructure. The region possesses abundant arable land, yet poor market integration creates staggering price disparities; for instance, maize can cost […]
How medical tourism undermines African healthcare
The death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga in a private Indian hospital highlights a troubling pattern across Africa: leaders seeking medical care abroad while their citizens face crumbling health systems. Odinga, a champion of multi-party democracy, joins a long list of African elites, including Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari, Zambia’s Edgar Lungu, and Cameroon’s Paul Biya, who relied on foreign treatment. […]
Court orders Jacob Zuma to repay millions in legal fees
A Pretoria High Court has ordered former South African President Jacob Zuma to repay approximately $1.6 million to the Office of the State Attorney for legal fees accrued over the years in his private litigation, including interest. Judge Anthony Millar gave Zuma a strict 60-day deadline to settle the debt, authorizing the seizure of his assets—including his […]
Morocco’s hip-hop scene goes global
Moroccan rap is powerfully asserting itself on the global music stage, proving that its unique Darija dialect is no barrier to international success. This vibrant scene, long celebrated locally, is now captivating audiences worldwide with its complex blend of Arabic, Amazigh, French, and Spanish. Pioneering artists are leading the charge; El Grande Toto has become the most-streamed […]
