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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nigeria just launched an ambitious plan to teach digital skills to 50 million young adults over the next three years. The government granted full autonomy to its literacy commission to tackle the country's 56 million illiterate citizens through community centers and media outreach.
Nigeria is closing the tech gender gap with a new nationwide program that will train, mentor, and showcase female talent across university campuses. The Campus Tech Queens Initiative launches with government backing and a six-stage pathway to digital leadership.
A free skills program backed by the African Union is giving young South Africans the digital training they need to thrive as automation reshapes work. The initiative combines online courses in AI, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship with real-world mentoring and career support.
Ghana International School is partnering with a pan-African innovation firm to build a cutting-edge center where students will learn AI, entrepreneurship, and digital skills that prepare them for jobs that don't even exist yet. The five-year program will create a model that other African schools can copy for free.
In a district where students had no access to computer training, one graduate turned a single laptop into a thriving learning center serving 40 students. His story shows how targeted financial support can unlock opportunity in overlooked communities.
In just one year, Ghana Digital Centres Limited transformed hundreds of young lives through skills training and startup support. The program turned digital education into real careers across the country.
Nigeria just launched a massive tech training program that will mentor 50,000 young people in coding, AI, and digital skills, transforming them from tech consumers into global innovators. The four-month Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon kicks off a nationwide effort to turn Africa's largest youth population into exportable digital talent.
A mobile tech classroom is rolling into rural Nigerian schools, bringing AI and digital skills training to students who've never touched a computer. Over 1,000 young people across Kaduna State will get their first hands-on experience with technology that could change their futures.
Young people in Singapore are the world's best prepared to use AI in work, school, and daily life, leading more than 120 countries in digital skills and infrastructure. The finding highlights how education and connectivity shape the next generation's readiness for an AI-powered future.
Zambia is launching 20 AI-powered health centers with support from Finland, bringing cutting-edge medical technology to communities while building digital skills across the nation. The partnership shows how international collaboration can accelerate progress in healthcare and innovation.
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