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Access to digital learning remains one of Africa’s greatest challenges, but it’s also one of its biggest opportunities. That’s why this moment means so much. JA Africa’s Digital Entrepreneurship Education Platform (JA DEEP) has officially surpassed 100,000 course completions and certificates issued across the continent, a remarkable milestone that reflects young Africans’ growing appetite for …

JA DEEP Surpasses 100,000 Completions : A Digital Milestone for Africa’s Future Read More »

All national competitions for the 2025 AfrInnovate Youth Challenge (AYC) have officially concluded, and the winners are ready to represent their countries at the Regional Finals in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 3rd. The AYC, part of JA Africa’s Social Equity Program (SEP) supported by the Z Zurich Foundation, gives Africa’s young people the opportunity to …

National Winners Announced for the Third Edition AfrInnovate Youth Challenge! Read More »

We are thrilled to celebrate Delta Air Lines, whose inspiring documentary “Akwaaba,” produced during the 2025 Delta Air Lines LEAD Camp and featuring the voices and stories of participating girls, has won Best Documentary Film at the Atlanta Women’s Film Festival! Even more exciting, starting November 1, 2025, Akwaaba will be featured on Delta’s in-flight …

Delta Air Lines’ LEAD Camp Documentary “Akwaaba” Wins Best Documentary Film and to Take Flight on Delta In-Flight Entertainment Read More »

JA Africa’s President & CEO, Simi Nwogugu, joined a distinguished panel of global experts to select this year’s winners of the 2025 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100) Awards, a global recognition programme celebrating leaders who combine profit and purpose to address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. The Meaningful Business 100 Awards highlight entrepreneurs, …

Simi Nwogugu Joins Global Experts to Recognize Africa’s Changemakers at the 2025 Meaningful Business 100 Awards Read More »

Being at the 80th United Nations General Assembly was truly inspiring. It was a week of both learning and imparting knowledge, as I moved from one conference to another, meeting old acquaintances, making new friends, and connecting with potential partners. Every gathering offered a chance to exchange ideas and to shine a light on the …

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Cape Town, South Africa – Junior Achievement (JA) Africa, in partnership with the ExxonMobil Foundation, proudly hosted the second ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals, bringing together Africa’s brightest young innovators to showcase transformative STEM-driven solutions. This year’s Regional Finals spotlighted 16 outstanding students from Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and Nigeria, who emerged from a competitive …

Africa’s Future STEM Leaders Take Center Stage at ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Regional Finals Read More »

Introduction Junior Achievement (JA) Africa invites qualified videography vendors to submit proposals for the production of a high-level documentary highlighting the impact of the JA Social Equity Program (SEP) over the past three years. The documentary will showcase how SEP has empowered thousands of marginalized African youth, particularly those Not in Education, Employment, or Training …

Request for Proposal: Videography Services for JA Social Equity Program Impact Documentary Read More »

Junior Achievement (JA) Africa is delighted to announce a significant transition in our leadership. After six impactful years, Charles Olumuyiwa Moyela has concluded his tenure as board chair. Growth, impact, resilience, strategic partnerships and alliances, and the leadership, vision, and dedication of Board Members have been the defining hallmarks of JA Africa over the years. …

JA Africa Announces Leadership Transition: Welcoming Janet Thiongo as New Board Chair Read More »

The ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Program is nearing the close of its second year, and its impact is already resonating deeply across the continent. What began last year with over 6,000 students has expanded across Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, and Namibia, growing into a powerful platform for innovation and youth empowerment.  From Zonal Quizzes that tested …

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When Bill Ahumuza first encountered the Social Equity Program (SEP) in 2023, he was just an observer, attending the first cohort’s award ceremony. But that single moment changed everything. “Watching them receive recognition for their achievements made me realize how much potential we all have when given the right opportunities. That moment sparked something in …

When Meaningful Partnership Meets Youth Potential: The Story of Bill & UV-Safisha Read More »