The 10 Best Careers in the Video Games Industry

The video game industry began as a sport for kids and teenagers. Today, the industry has grown to be more profitable than the film and music industries combined; and it is projected to be worth around $300 billion by 2025. The video game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of video games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component …

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25 Best Job Interview Tips to Help You Get Hired

You are about to get the best interview tips in the next 10 minutes or less. After you’ve found your dream job and applied for it. Job interview is that final obstacle you have to face to get that job you’ve always wanted. The question then is, ‘how do you make sure you perform your …

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30 Online Courses for Computer Science (Learn Programming, Javascript etc)

What is Computer Science? Computer science is simply put, the study of computational systems in general. Computer scientists focus mainly on software systems and software with emphasis on development, design, theory and application. The major areas covered in computer science include: computer systems, artificial intelligence, security, networks, data-based systems, numerical analysis, programming languages, computing theories, …

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10 Lessons We Learned From Self-Publishing a Book

If you have interest in publishing a book anytime soon or in the future, you may want to read this to the end. If you live in an African country or planning to publish a book targeting African audience, this is for you. Even if you don’t, you are non-Africa, you’ll also learn something from …

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7 Secrets of Great Writers to Build a Successful Writing Career

The secret of good writing is to say an old thing a new way or to say a new thing an old way. – says Richard Harding Davis Writing has always been an important skill. But in recent times, it has become even more important than ever. Whether for academic, career or business purposes, your …

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30 FREE Online Courses to Learn Digital Marketing!

Digital marketing is all about the various digital channels and means through which prospective customers can be reached. These channels include emails, social media and search engines. They are majorly used to buyers(consumers) with sellers. In another word, Digital Marketing is any form of marketing targeted at promoting goods and services via any digital platform …

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Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020 for African Female Tech Founders (Fully-funded)

Are you a rising female entrepreneur based in Nigeria, Kenya or South Africa using tech to solve a local development challenge? The International Tech Hub Network is today launching Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020.  Application Deadline: 21st November at 5pm (GMT) Eligible Countries: Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa To be Taken at (Country): UK About the Award: …

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Embassy of France in South Africa/TIA Young Enterprise Initiative in South Africa 2020

Do you have a South African startup that’s developing an artificial intelligence (AI) solution? Are you interested in accessing the French and European market? The Embassy of France in South Africa and the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) are calling on SA startups to apply for the Young Enterprise Initiative South Africa (Yei SA). Application Deadline: 22nd …

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Total PLC Energy Access Booster 2020 for Entrepreneurs with Energy Projects in Africa

Total, ENEA Consulting, SEforALL and Acumen launch “Energy Access Booster” – a call for projects to support entrepreneurs in the field of energy access in Africa focusing on green mini-grids, sustainable mobility, refrigeration, or energy for drinking water and agriculture. Application Deadline: 13th December 2019. Eligible Countries: African and Asian countries About the Award: Access to reliable, …

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World Bank SDGs&Her 2020 Competition for Women Entrepreneurs (Funded to New York, USA)

SDGs&Her is an online competition for women entrepreneurs to showcase how they are supporting the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) through their business operations. Application Deadline: 10th January 2020, Eligible Countries: International To Be Taken At (Country): Washington D.C, USA Type: Contest Eligibility: To be eligible you must: be a woman owner of a business that has been in operation for at least …

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Ashden International Awards in Sustainable Energy 2020 for Developing Countries

If your organisation is a champion of local, sustainable energy, then register your interest in applying for a 2020 Ashden International Award by filling out the form (below).  Application Deadline: 11th December 2019 at 11.59pm GMT. Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Developing countries To be taken at (country): London, UK About the Award: World’s leading green energy awards, seeks …

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Accountability Incubator Programme for Young Civil Leaders 2020 in Developing Countries

Do you have an idea for building accountability, transparency or civic participation in your community? Are you developing a new tool for civic engagement or anti-corruption? Apply to join the Accountability Incubator for a chance to receive the support you need to turn your idea into reality! Application Deadline: 3rd November, 2019 Offered annually? Yes To be …

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GlobalGiving Accelerator 2019 for Young Entrepreneurs

GlobalGiving announces a Year-End 2019 Accelerator program that offers virtual training in online fundraising and participation in a two-week crowdfunding campaign.  Application Deadline: 15th October 2019 Eligible Countries: All About the Award: The GlobalGiving Accelerator is a virtual training program and crowdfunding campaign that will help you take your fundraising to the next level. Following an optional two-week …

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UNICEF Startup Lab Entrepreneurship & Incubation Programme 2019 for Young African Startups

UNICEF is inviting young startups to apply to co-work from the UNICEF Startup Lab in Accra. Application Deadline: 30th September (extended from 27th September) 2019 Eligible Countries: African countries To be Taken at (Country): Accra, Ghana About the Award: UNICEF builds open-source products and services with young entrepreneurs across the world. We are eager to …

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