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Economic growth in the last decades in many developing countries has managed to somewhat increase prosperity of small segments of the population. But the continuing increase in births, plus the lack of the necessary infrastructure and available public funds renders the public services in developing countries seriously unable to fulfill their purpose. This is particularly obvious in the sector of education. When governments cannot provide adequate university places to satisfy the educational needs of the new generations, sustainable development is simply not possible.

IT Web Africa has recently announced a surge in mobile internet users in Zambia from 5.2 million to over 7.1 million in over a year. This comes just months after the country has announced that 80% of the fibre optic infrastructure has been laid, strongly boosting Zambia’s internet connectivity.

UNICAF operates the leading online educational platform, offering affordable, quality higher education to underserved markets, in collaboration with reputable universities in the UK, Europe and Africa. UNICAF provides a holistic solution to qualified individuals, who are looking for the most affordable and flexible way to earn internationally recognised degrees. Facilitating 24/7 access to course material, UNICAF allows students to study at their most convenient times and places, for a fraction of the cost, thanks to the generous UNICAF scholarships, offered to all eligible candidates.

Advancing your career in today’s competitive environment can be challenging. For every 100, or even more, employees in an organisation there could be just one managerial position. So why should your employer choose you over all other candidates for the job? The ability to adapt well to change, to be aware of the latest insights and to be flexible are essential qualities when it comes to being selected for promotion to a managerial position. These qualities cannot simply be picked up on the job. Consider the case of Kennedy Mwashi, a banker from Ghana. With the help of a generous…

The Internet explosion has led to an infinite number of online degree programmes on offer. This never ending range of online university degree programmes, makes choosing the right one a difficult procedure, because of the many parameters one has to consider. Corporations, businesses and employers in general favour candidates who hold degrees from internationally recognised institutions. However, many people living in developing countries, far from urban areas, and with limited incomes, don’t have the option to travel abroad for their studies. So, they can either study online, with a university based in a far-away country, usually offering little support and leaving students to their own devices, or enrol with a local university, which may have limited options to offer.

The visit to the Kalimba Reptile Park, near Lusaka, was an exciting day trip for 45 UNICAF students in Zambia in November. The event, organised by UNICAF, was a huge success, with the students enjoying games of scrabble, volleyball and pool and then taking a guided tour of the park. Conquering their fear of snakes, some students dared to hold a trained python; they also learned interesting facts about Africa’s reptiles, and saw some of the most dangerous species living in the Park. The Park rangers explained to the group what to do if a crocodile attacks, as well as which types of snakes are poisonous and can paralyse or kill humans with their poison. Zambia’s oldest crocodile, 65 year old ‘Mr Chongwe’, was also visited by the students. The rangers explained the medicinal value and uses of the different kinds of indigenous trees growing in the park.

University education, once the privilege, becomes increasingly popular and a standard in many companies. This initially created a disadvantage for students located in rural or in lesser developed areas. Luckily, technology filled the gap and created a solution. Online education evolved into a highly effective option to a degree, easy-to-use and cost-efficient option for people in different countries, whether they are working professionals, heads of a large family or young people at the start of their careers. With an online degree, students have the flexibility to study at any time and from any place. The advantage of this is that…

UNICAF is proud to announce its partnership with the National Youth Service Corps, Lagos State Secretariat in Nigeria. The partnership was reached by the NYSC State Co-ordinator, Prince Mohammed Momoh, and Dr Nicos Nicolaou, Chief Executive Officer of UNICAF, in the presence of Olufemi Apena and Emmanuel Ebanehita, Country Manager and Marketing Manager of UNICAF Nigeria and distinguished members of the NYSC management.

25 UNICAF students met on the 14th of October at the Napsa Sports Complex in Lusaka, Zambia to play football and netball. There was a lot of enthusiasm on both student teams, which turned out to be equally strong, so there was no clear winner. Everybody had fun playing and then relaxed over drinks and snacks. UNICAF students used this opportunity to get to know fellow students and network, exchanging experiences about studying through the UNICAF Virtual Learning Environment.

The International Trade Fair in Nairobi is the largest of its kind in East Africa. Many organisations and different types of businesses, from various countries participate in the Fair annually, to present and promote their products and services, and also to meet and interact with local visitors. The Fair is organised by the non-profit Agricultural Society of Kenya.