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South Africa’s Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment
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South Africa’s Ukiyo launches app to connect youth with scholarships, jobs amid soaring unemployment

As youth unemployment in South Africa climbs to 60.9% among people aged 15 to 24, educational technology startup Ukiyo has launched a mobile app designed to connect students with scholarships, jobs, mentorship and career support.

Chinaturum IheomaJun 19, 20264 min read
UAE’s Alef Education Partners with AfricAI to Tackle Learning Crisis in Nigeria
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UAE’s Alef Education Partners with AfricAI to Tackle Learning Crisis in Nigeria

UAE-based edtech firm Alef Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nigeria’s AfricAI to deploy a large-scale AI-powered learning initiative aimed at improving foundational education outcomes across the country. “This partnership with AfricAI represents a significant milestone in our mission to harness AI for transformative education outcomes,” said Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education. […]

Chinaturum IheomaApr 2, 2026