How Nigeria Can Compete as a Leading African Tourism Destination
Nigeria is full of beauty, history, and culture. From the rolling hills of Obudu to the calm waters of Ikogosi Warm Springs, we have everything it takes to be one of the top names in African tourism. But somehow, countries like Kenya, South Africa, and Morocco are ahead of us when it comes to […]
Nisa Global Foundation African Initiative Grants 2025
The Nisa Global Foundation announces the opening of applications for its African Initiative Grants program. This funding opportunity aims to support and empower grassroots organisations across Africa that are tackling critical social, economic, and environmental issues within their communities. Read more about Opportunities Grant Funding Financial support varies according to the scale and long-term […]
ACET Youth Policy Lab: Empowering Africa’s Next Generation of Leaders
The African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) is now accepting applications for its Youth Policy Lab, an innovative initiative designed to give young Africans hands-on experience in policy development and governance. Read more about Opportunities Program Overview This unique program combines the collaborative energy of a hackathon with the analytical depth of policy development. The […]
Apply for the Africa Science Journalism Awards 2025
The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) announces the launch of its second Africa Science Journalism Awards (ASJA), celebrating excellence in health, science, and development reporting across the continent. This Gates Foundation-supported initiative, with additional backing from the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ), aims to enhance the visibility and impact of African science […]
Enel Foundation Open Africa Power Program 2025: Application Call
The 2025 Open Africa Power Program will select up to 80 African students (minimum 50% women) to join nearly 500 alumni in professional development and leadership training. The program features partnerships with prestigious academic institutions, including the University of Cape Town – Graduate School of Business, the African School of Regulation, Politecnico di Torino, […]
Tarcoola Fund and Accelerator: Empowering African Entrepreneurs – Apply Now
Tarcoola invites applications from ambitious African entrepreneurs ready to scale their ventures to its Tarcoola Fund and Accelerator. As Africa’s leading fund and accelerator, Tarcoola specialises in elevating Series A and later-stage startups to achieve significant growth and impact across the continent. Read more about Opportunities The Tarcoola Fund and Accelerator provides a comprehensive […]
Applications Open for the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program 2025
Applications are currently open for the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship. This opportunity is open to African early-career scientists who study past global changes. The goal of the program is to build knowledge of the past and promote paleoscience in Africa. If you are a PhD student or a postdoctoral researcher at an African […]
The Impact of The Digital Skills Gap on The Growth of Tech Startups in Africa
Africa’s tech ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, fueled by increasing internet penetration, mobile adoption and a young dynamic population. The continent’s tech ecosystem has become a hotbed of innovation and opportunity, with startups addressing diverse challenges. From fintech to agritech to edutech, these startups offer solutions to the continent’s age-old problems. Read more about […]
Embracing the Future of Jobs: How Technology, Sustainability, and Security Will Shape the Next Five Years in Africa
The world is on the brink of a transformative era. Between 2025 and 2030, the way we work, conduct business and interact with technology will undergo rapid changes. This transformation is not just about technological progress; the future of Jobs involves the convergence of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), sustainability, and security. These forces will […]
The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Program 2025
The Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea have launched the UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Program dedicated to young women scientists in Africa. Read more about Opportunities The UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Program 2025 is aimed at creating concrete career opportunities for young […]
Apply for the 2025 Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize
Applications are currently ongoing for the 2025 Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize. It is a program designed to “recognize early-career research scientists based in Africa who are making an innovative contribution to the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences.” Read more about Opportunities The Rising Star Africa Prize was created in memory of Paul […]
Dell Technologies Envision the Future Competition 2025
Dell Technologies is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Envision the Future Competition. This annual contest invites senior undergraduate students from universities across the Middle East and Africa to showcase their innovative graduation projects. The aim is to encourage students to contribute actively to the evolution of IT while gaining […]
Ultima Cards: Virtual Dollar Visa Cards Now Available to All Residents Across Africa
Online fraud causes financial losses to people worldwide, which is why payment systems and major banks employ advanced technologies for protection. These systems automatically block all transactions from Nigeria, Botswana, and South Africa. However, just like anyone else, residents of these and other African countries need to pay for apps, software, and digital services. […]
Apply for the Elevate Africa Pan-African Career Fellowship
As part of Elevate Africa’s goal of “reshaping the Pan-African view by shifting narratives through multimedia, multidimensional dialogue platforms, and research and development communities,” it invites applications for the Elevate Africa Pan-African Career Fellowship. Read more about Opportunities The Elevate Africa Pan-African Career Fellowship is designed to set the pace in elevating the African […]
Apply for the 2024 Youth Climate Innovation Program
In the 2024 Youth Climate Innovation Program, young climate innovators in developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), and the Middle East and North Africa will be equipped with the skills, resources, and networks relevant to turning their ideas into reality. Read more about Opportunities The Youth […]
Apply for the Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship PhD and Masters Scholarships 2025
The Allan Gray Centre for Africa Entrepreneurship (AGCAE) is accepting applications for its full-time, funded master’s and doctoral degree research scholarship programs. Read more about Scholarships Selected fellows for the Allan Gray Centre doctorate and master’s degree scholarships will commence studies on February 10, 2025, at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. The scholarship is […]