Themba Gorimbo is a Zimbabwean mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC. He is the first Zimbabwean to win a fight in the organisation. His journey from poverty to international sport has been shared many times in the media. His background has made him a symbol of hope for many young Africans. In his...
The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 Organization: One Young World (in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Program: Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Application Deadline: 9 March 2026 Are you a trailblazing entrepreneur leading a scalable start-up with a mission to change the world? Do you believe that business can...
Top 10 African economies and GDP growth The economic outlook for the African continent in 2026 shows a period of significant recovery and expansion. Financial analysts are closely watching the Top 10 African economies and GDP growth as regional performance is expected to reach 4.3 percent. This growth rate is an improvement from the 4.0...
UNHCR Entry-Level Positions 2026 Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Position: Multiple Entry-Level Jobs 2026 Location: Global (Over 130 countries) Closing Date: Variable (Consult official portal) 📢 Start Your Career with the UN! 🌍 UNHCR is hiring for multiple entry-level jobs for 2026! These UNHCR Entry-Level Positions are perfect for early-career professionals and...
UN Information Management Intern Organization: United Nations (UN) Position: UN Information Management Intern (Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Innovation & Analytics) Duty Station: New York, United States (In-person with possible adjustments) Job Opening ID: 250033 Deadline: 27 February 2026 The United Nations is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to fill the position of UN...
AFLA International Justice Intern Organization: African Foundation for Legal Aid (AFLA) Position: AFLA International Justice Intern Location: The Hague, Netherlands (and regional coordination) Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 The African Foundation for Legal Aid (AFLA) is a premier organization dedicated to bridging the gap between international justice and local legal empowerment. Led by seasoned international...
Catalyst Now Regional Coordination Intern Organization: Catalyst Now Position: Catalyst Now Regional Coordination Intern Location: Globally Remote Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 Catalyst Now is a global movement of social change innovators working to transform systems and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) worldwide. What began as a visionary WhatsApp group has evolved into...
UNDP Social Media Communications Intern Agency: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Job Vacancy: UNDP Social Media Communications Intern Location: Homebased (New York Duty Station) Contract Duration: 6 months Practice Area: Nature, Climate and Energy Application Deadline: January 27, 2026 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the leading global organization working to eradicate poverty, reduce...
Standard Chartered Botswana Exit Standard Chartered has confirmed it will fully exit its operations in Botswana. This decision marks a shift from the previous plan to only sell its retail and wealth management divisions. The bank now intends to divest its entire franchise including the profitable corporate and investment banking units. This move ends a...
Democratic Republic of Congo Mineral Deals On January 20, 2026, the Democratic Republic of Congo officially presented a comprehensive portfolio of strategic mineral assets to the United States government and private sector investors. This development marks a significant step in the implementation of the Washington Accords, a bilateral framework signed in December 2025. The transition...