The Caine Prize is the most prestigious prize for African literature on the Continent. The award is named in memory of the late Sir Michael Caine, former Chairman of Booker plc. He was Chairman of Africa 95, and Chairman of the Booker Prize management committee for almost 25 years.

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The Jambula Tree and Other Stories is the eighth collection from the Caine Prize for African Writing, Africa's leading literary prize. The prize is awarded to a short story by an African writer living in Africa or elsewhere. Each year the winning story and short-listed entries are collected and published in one volume. Read more