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Ghana Mining Company Trains 50+ Local Businesses Online
Solutions4d ago

Ghana Mining Company Trains 50+ Local Businesses Online

A gold mining company in Ghana just gave local entrepreneurs the digital skills they need to compete in the modern marketplace. The free two-day training covered everything from social media marketing to online customer engagement.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Egypt Unveils Digital Education Plan at Global Forum
InnovationMay 22

Egypt Unveils Digital Education Plan at Global Forum

Egypt's education minister outlined the country's vision for modernizing schools through digital skills and expanded access at the world's largest education gathering. The announcement includes new partnerships to improve school quality across the nation.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Thailand Adds Esports to Schools to Build Digital Skills
InnovationMay 21

Thailand Adds Esports to Schools to Build Digital Skills

Thailand is bringing competitive video gaming into classrooms nationwide, transforming esports from entertainment into a pathway for students to develop digital skills for the creative economy. The Ministry of Education will launch the program through existing school clubs, focusing on technology, analytical thinking, teamwork, and self-management.

Bangkok Post2 min read
Rwanda Launches Foundation to Train 1M in AI Skills
InnovationMay 18

Rwanda Launches Foundation to Train 1M in AI Skills

A new foundation in Kigali just set an ambitious goal to give one million young Africans access to AI training and computing power. The AISCA Foundation aims to solve Africa's biggest tech challenge: brilliant minds without the tools to build.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
West Africa Bloc Prioritizes AI for Digital Skills
InnovationMay 18

West Africa Bloc Prioritizes AI for Digital Skills

The Economic Community of West African States is urging policymakers across 15 nations to invest in artificial intelligence and digital skills training. This strategic push could unlock economic opportunities for millions across the region. #

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
Kenya Trains Young Innovators in AI and Robotics
SolutionsMay 12

Kenya Trains Young Innovators in AI and Robotics

Kenya is equipping thousands of students with cutting-edge AI and robotics skills through a national program designed to prepare the next generation for a tech-driven economy. The initiative brings together learners nationwide to build real solutions to everyday challenges.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
Kenya Powers AI and Robotics Skills for Young Innovators
InnovationMay 11

Kenya Powers AI and Robotics Skills for Young Innovators

Kenya is training the next generation of tech leaders through a new partnership that brings AI and robotics education directly to students nationwide. The program combines hands-on learning with online safety education to prepare young people for tomorrow's digital economy.

Google: robotics innovation2 min read
1,400 Tech Students Meet IRL After Learning Online in Lagos
InnovationMay 8

1,400 Tech Students Meet IRL After Learning Online in Lagos

Over 1,400 aspiring tech professionals connected face-to-face in Lagos at TS Connect, many meeting their online classmates for the first time. The gathering showed how powerful in-person community can be for people building new careers in tech.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Ghana Partners with Microsoft for AI and Digital Jobs
InnovationMay 6

Ghana Partners with Microsoft for AI and Digital Jobs

Ghana is teaming up with Microsoft to train its workforce in AI and cloud computing, aiming to become West Africa's next tech powerhouse. The partnership could open thousands of digital career opportunities for young Ghanaians.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Morocco Opens Africa's First UN Tourism Innovation Hub
SolutionsApr 24

Morocco Opens Africa's First UN Tourism Innovation Hub

Morocco just launched the continent's first United Nations tourism innovation center, creating a launchpad for tech-driven tourism jobs across Africa. The Rabat hub will train entrepreneurs and workers for the future of African travel.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
MTN Launches Pan-African Journalism Program for 2026
VideosApr 11

MTN Launches Pan-African Journalism Program for 2026

A new 12-week journalism program is bringing African media professionals together to master digital skills and build networks across the continent. The MTN Media Innovation Programme combines online learning with hands-on experience in Johannesburg, with applications open until April 30.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
MTN Launches Pan-African Programme for 400+ Journalists
InnovationApr 10

MTN Launches Pan-African Programme for 400+ Journalists

A new continent-wide training programme is opening doors for African journalists to master digital skills and build cross-border networks. Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort, with a 12-week certified programme combining online learning and hands-on experience in Johannesburg.

AllAfrica - Innovation2 min read
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SolutionsApr 9

Ghana Bank Trains 100+ Small Businesses in Digital Skills

Stanbic Bank Ghana just launched free digital marketing training for small business owners who want to compete online but don't know where to start. The program focuses on women and youth entrepreneurs who face the biggest barriers to growth.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills by 2029
InnovationApr 2

Malaysia to Train 300,000 in AI and Cloud Skills by 2029

Malaysia is giving 300,000 students and professionals free access to AI and cloud computing training through 2029, preparing them for tomorrow's jobs. The partnership aims to make Malaysia a regional AI leader by 2030.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Nigeria Launches Free Financial Training for 10M Citizens
SolutionsMar 27

Nigeria Launches Free Financial Training for 10M Citizens

Nigeria just opened registration for a free nationwide program that will train 10 million people in financial literacy and digital skills. The initiative targets women and youth with tools for sustainable wealth creation.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigeria and Finland Partner on €23M Digital Skills Push
SolutionsMar 25

Nigeria and Finland Partner on €23M Digital Skills Push

Nigeria and Finland just signed a major digital partnership backed by €23 million in EU funding to train tech talent and strengthen Africa's digital economy. The deal positions Nigeria as a rising force in global innovation.

Regional: finland innovation (FI)3 min read
Nigeria Training 340,000 Youth for Global Gig Work
InnovationMar 23

Nigeria Training 340,000 Youth for Global Gig Work

Nigeria's leading innovation hub just launched a free program to train 340,000 young people in digital skills and connect them to remote work worldwide. The five-year initiative provides not just training, but laptops, internet access, and real pathways to earning income.

TechCabal3 min read
Mobile Classroom Brings Tech Skills to 50 Rural Schools Yearly
InnovationMar 12

Mobile Classroom Brings Tech Skills to 50 Rural Schools Yearly

A mobile e-bus equipped with computers will travel across rural Gujarat, teaching 25 students at a time basic digital skills they rarely get to learn. The first-of-its-kind program launches this academic year, funded by Toyota for two years before transferring to local control.

Indian Express2 min read
Liberia Creates 30,000 Jobs for Young People in 2025
SolutionsMar 11

Liberia Creates 30,000 Jobs for Young People in 2025

Liberia's youth employment program generated more than 30,000 jobs last year, and the country is launching a new digital platform to connect even more young people with work and training. At a continental summit in Nairobi, Liberian officials shared their success and announced plans to expand opportunities through technology and creative industries.

AllAfrica - Environment3 min read
Gabon Opens Digital Academy to Train Citizens in Tech
SolutionsMar 5

Gabon Opens Digital Academy to Train Citizens in Tech

Gabon just launched a five-year program to teach digital skills to citizens and government workers across the country. The Smart Africa Digital Academy will offer free training, online courses, and tech innovation programs starting this month.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read

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