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Anthropic has paused access to Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos 5 for all users following a directive from the US government to restrict access for foreign nationals. The company explained that the order requires them to disable both models completely to stay compliant.What Triggered the Suspension of Fable 5 and Mythos 5, and What It Means for UsersAnthropic stated that US national security authorities have not publicly identified specific concerns. The company claimed that the government is aware of a method to bypass or “jailbreak” Fable 5.It also mentioned reviewing a demonstration of this technique. According to Anthropic, the…

Bisedge Logistics & Infrastructure has announced a $20 million investment from Metier Private Equity.We highlight five African private capital transactions, as featured in our May 2026 Dealmaker’s Log, a database of reported investment deals, exits, and fundraising milestones. View the latest issue here1. Metier invests $20m in BisedgeBisedge Logistics & Infrastructure has announced a $20 million investment from Metier Private Equity. Bisedge operates a forklift leasing model across sub-Saharan Africa, allowing logistics operators in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania to replace diesel-powered fleets with electric alternatives without upfront capital expenditure. 2. Africa Finance Corporation commits $100m to technology fund…

President Paul Kagame has urged graduates of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Senior Command and Staff Course to cultivate courage, sound judgment and a clear sense of purpose as essential qualities for leadership in an increasingly complex security environment. Kagame said this on Friday, June 12, during the graduation ceremony of the 14th intake of the course held at RDF Command and Staff College, Nyakinama in Musanze District. ALSO READ: Kagame presides over graduation of 108 officers at RDF Command, Staff College Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines The ceremony saw 108 senior officers from the…

Africa’s startup funding ecosystem rebounded strongly in May 2026, with the continent’s top 10 funded startups securing a combined $242.6 million, representing 93.4% of the $259.8 million raised by 43 startups during the month. According to startup funding data for May 2026, total capital raised more than doubled from $110.4 million recorded in April 2026, representing a month-on-month increase of 133.5%. The data reflects a significant concentration of capital among a handful of high-growth ventures, as the remaining startups shared just $17.2 million, while two companies disclosed fundraising activity without revealing the amounts raised. What the data is saying The…

Namibian entrepreneurs who rely on the popular ‘order with me’ model say xenophobic attacks in South Africa are threatening their livelihoods, forcing some to halt trips to the neighbouring country over safety concerns. The concerns arise ahead of tomorrow’s meeting between Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and informal traders, where customs duties, taxation and regulatory challenges are expected to dominate the agenda. The engagement will take place at the Namibia University of Science and Technology main campus in Windhoek. Selma Uutoni (27), owner of Tirana boutique, said the attacks have already affected her business operations. “We stopped travelling to South Africa…

In brief Researchers found AI agents powered by GPT-5 and Gemini could not resist prompt injection attacks. Direct attacks succeeded more than 79% of the time, while hidden attacks embedded in web content frequently manipulated agent behavior. The findings suggest prompt injection remains a broader security problem as AI agents become more mainstream. As developers race to deploy AI agents capable of browsing the internet, conducting research, shopping online, and trading cryptocurrency autonomously, new research suggests the systems remain highly vulnerable to prompt injection attacks.In a new study published on Thursday, researchers from Nanyang Technological University, ST Engineering, IBM Research,…

Kora, the payment infrastructure platform, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s IATA Financial Gateway (IFG), connecting global airlines to Africa’s payment ecosystem through a single, reliable infrastructure layer. IATA Financial Gateway is the airline industry’s dedicated payment orchestration and management platform. IFG brings together global, regional and local payment partners to provide airlines with the right mix of payment options to maximize acceptance, reduce cost, and better serve customers in every market. Through this integration, airlines and travel agencies using IFG can now accept payments across Africa via Kora, including cards, bank transfers, mobile money, and local alternative payment…

Whether you’re managing a business, leading a team, or simply keeping track of your finances, Excel spreadsheets remain one of the most important tools in day-to-day work. That’s why Microsoft continues to roll out new functions and features on a regular basis. If you aren’t taking advantage of these additions, you could be missing out on faster, more efficient ways to get things done. While some new Excel functions receive plenty of attention, many useful ones fly under the radar. However, I’ve identified the six featured here as must-know functions for 2026, especially because they’ve already made a noticeable difference…

Beijing horse Zambia’s recent cancellation of RightsCon at the eleventh hour highlights China’s influence in Africa and how the economic giant is unforgiving in protecting its strategic and geopolitical interests. Chinese Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing (L) and Zambian finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane during a signing ceremony of a development cooperation agreement in Lusaka, Zambia, on 24 April 2026. © Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua via AFP Published on June 12, 2026 at 16:30 pm (GMT +1) Zambia’s last-minute postponement of RightsCon, one of the world’s largest gatherings on digital rights and internet freedom, exposed the difficult balancing act many African governments face…

Partner Content: Africa’s Business Heroes Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH), the flagship philanthropic initiative of the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has unveiled its 2026 Top 100 entrepreneurs, selected from more than 24,000 applications from all 54 African countries. For the first time in ABH’s history, the competition has expanded its first round of finalists from a Top 50 to a Top 100 cohort, creating more visibility and opportunity for entrepreneurs across regions, sectors, and business models. The expansion reflects the growing depth, competitiveness, and commercial maturity of African entrepreneurship as ABH approaches its 10-year milestone. The 2026 Top 100…