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Life is usually a case of expecting the unexpected. It is usually difficult to schedule something even a month in advance, let alone a year! Over the course of a few months, our circumstances can change dramatically.

While most parts of the developed and developing world aim to offer their citizens free and easy access to basic education, the picture becomes very different when we look at higher education. Universities, both public and private, can differ greatly in terms of the quality of teaching, the range of programmes they offer and the tuition fees they charge. Government or state universities are often underfunded and overcrowded, usually unable to serve the rapidly increasing demand.

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…

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.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA), one of the most popular degrees around the world, can open many doors for you, regardless of your academic and professional background. It is a well-known fact that MBA graduates are in great demand and will remain so for years to come. The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) in its 2015 report highlights the fact that, in its poll of employers, 75% were looking to hire MBA graduates.

With a rapid population growth, as seen in African countries, arises the need for high quality public healthcare, that can serve all parts of the country. With a limited number of doctors, healthcare practitioners and nurses, who are on the frontline of medical care provision, efficient management of resources becomes crucial in developing a sustainable national public healthcare programme, that can adequately cover the largest number of patients at the lowest possible cost.