Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa UNESCO ROSA covers nine countries and seeks to contribute to sustainable development in the region through education, sciences, culture and communication.
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UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August, UNESCO was pleased to be part of University of Pretoria’s inaugura...
06/08/2026

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August, UNESCO was pleased to be part of University of Pretoria’s inaugural Women and Girls in STEM Symposium on 05 and 06 August 2026, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, L’Oréal South Africa and the National Research Foundation.

The programme brought together over 100 young girls from across Gauteng, to inspire them to dream bigger, ask bold questions, build robots, solve real-world challenges and discover that they belong in laboratories, engineering firms, boardrooms, research centres and innovation hubs.

The Honourable Dr Nomalungelo Gina, Deputy Minister of the Department of Science, Technology & Innovation, presided over the event, advocating for a future where girls have the confidence, opportunity and support to turn their ideas into discoveries.

Because when we invest in girls, we invest in a better future note just for South Africa but for the wider Southern African region.



University of Pretoria Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA
UNESCO
Department of Basic Education South Africa

Strong foundations build stronger futures. 📚➕Zimbabwe is calling for Africa to give foundational numeracy the same prior...
04/08/2026

Strong foundations build stronger futures. 📚➕

Zimbabwe is calling for Africa to give foundational numeracy the same priority as literacy, urging countries to move beyond short-term pilot projects and invest in sustainable, evidence-based education reforms that leave no learner behind.

📖 Read more: https://world-education-blog.org/2026/07/30/beyond-pilotitis-zimbabwe-calls-for-continental-action-on-foundational-numeracy/

Ministry of Primary & Secondary Education, Zimbabwe CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education UNICEF Zimbabwe

🌍 Africa's Digital Future Needs Women's Leadership. Be Part of the Conversation.The countdown is on!Join us as we bring ...
31/07/2026

🌍 Africa's Digital Future Needs Women's Leadership. Be Part of the Conversation.

The countdown is on!

Join us as we bring together some of Africa's leading voices in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and policy for a timely discussion on how women are shaping the continent's digital future.

📅 31 July 2026
🕑 13:00–14:00 SAST
💻 Live on Zoom

Theme:
"African Women Leading the Digital Future: Advancing Inclusive AI and Digital Transformation through Leadership, Innovation and Policy."

🎙️ Hear from distinguished speakers representing the:
🔹 African Union Commission
🔹 AUDA-NEPAD
🔹 UN Women
🔹 Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa

Moderated by Ms. Apiwe Hotele, Digital Transformation Lead at the African Union Commission.

This high-level dialogue will explore how Africa can ensure women and girls are not only included in the digital revolution but are leading innovation, influencing policy and driving ethical, inclusive AI across the continent.

💡 The dialogue will also contribute to policy recommendations and inform the development of an African Union framework for mainstreaming women in AI and digital transformation.

📌 Reserve your place now:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y9bgvin1Rj-HMYCo_6ispA

Together, let's shape an inclusive digital future where African women lead, innovate and transform.

🎓 How can Southern Africa strengthen the quality of higher education and ensure graduates are equipped for the future?Qu...
30/07/2026

🎓 How can Southern Africa strengthen the quality of higher education and ensure graduates are equipped for the future?

Quality assurance is at the heart of building credible, inclusive and internationally recognised higher education systems. As countries across the work to harmonise standards and improve the recognition of qualifications, collaboration has never been more important.

🎙️ In this NBC Digital News interview, Peter Wells, Head of Education at Unesco Regional Office for Southern Africa, discusses the importance of strengthening quality assurance in higher education and highlights a UNESCO-led regional workshop bringing together higher education institutions, quality assurance agencies, government representatives and experts from and .

🎧 Listen to the full interview:
https://share.google/FnOWjmXK6f8oZZErK

Together, we can strengthen higher education systems that empower learners, support academic excellence and contribute to sustainable socio-economic development across Southern Africa.

#𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

UNESCO partners with the National Council for Higher Education (Namibia), the Namibia Qualifications Authority, the Bots...
30/07/2026

UNESCO partners with the National Council for Higher Education (Namibia), the Namibia Qualifications Authority, the Botswana Qualifications Authority - BQA, SARUA - Southern African Regional Universities Association, and the HAQAA 3 Initiative to strengthen quality assurance in higher education.

Together, we are building trusted, connected, and future-ready higher education systems across Southern Africa.

Unesco Namibia Namibia Permanent Delegation to Unesco

Celebrating International Friendship Day 2026Today, joined ZNBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show to reflect on the significanc...
30/07/2026

Celebrating International Friendship Day 2026

Today, joined ZNBC Radio 2's Breakfast Show to reflect on the significance of the International Day of Friendship and the role of friendship, unity, and solidarity in building peaceful and inclusive societies in Zambia.

UNESCO believes that peace begins with mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation among people and communities. In , we work with government, schools, universities, civil society, and the media to advance education, cultural heritage protection, media freedom, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.

A key part of this work is supporting quality education through curriculum reforms, digital learning, teacher development, and the Unesco 'Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future' (O3) Programme, which empowers learners with life skills, health education, gender equality, and values that promote responsible citizenship and peaceful coexistence.

As we commemorate this important day, let us continue to strengthen friendship, embrace diversity, and work together towards a more peaceful, united, and sustainable Zambia.

United Nations in Zambia

Are you interested in doing business with the United Nations?Join the UN Vendor Conference 2026 and learn how your busin...
30/07/2026

Are you interested in doing business with the United Nations?

Join the UN Vendor Conference 2026 and learn how your business can become a supplier to the .

Whether you're a supplier, contractor, consultancy firm, manufacturer, service provider, or SME, this free online session will provide practical guidance on:

✅ UN procurement processes
✅ Vendor registration and qualification
✅ Compliance and ethical standards
✅ Best practices for competitive bids
✅ Networking with UN procurement experts

📅 19 August 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (CAT)
💻 Microsoft Teams
🎟️ Participation is FREE!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to join. Share the flyer widely.

Together, let's build stronger partnerships for sustainable development.

United Nations Malawi Malawi24 Youth Wave Malawi Malawi National Commission for UNESCO MISA Malawi Malawi Resilience and Disaster Risk Management Project - MRDRMP MALAWI BUSINESS MALAWI BUSINESS

Investing in teachers is investing in the future. Through UNESCO's Unesco 'Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future' (O3) Prog...
30/07/2026

Investing in teachers is investing in the future. Through UNESCO's Unesco 'Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future' (O3) Programme, teacher educators and education supervisors in Malawi are strengthening their capacity to mentor and coach primary school teachers in delivering quality, age-appropriate and gender-transformative Comprehensive Sexuality Education.

A major milestone for education and sport in Southern Africa! 🎓⚽ has launched its first-ever Bachelor of Science in Phy...
30/07/2026

A major milestone for education and sport in Southern Africa! 🎓⚽

has launched its first-ever Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sport, transforming regional commitments into tangible action. Supported by UNESCO, the programme will equip a new generation of professionals to promote quality physical education, inclusion, health and lifelong learning.

This is an investment in people, stronger education systems and a healthier future.

📖 Read more here: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/lesotho-turns-regional-commitments-action-new-bachelor-science-physical-education-and-sport

Abdul Rahman Lamin Ministry of Education and Training - Lesotho Lesotho Daily News Lesotho National Commission for Unesco Lesotho National Olympic Committee Lesotho National team (likoena)

In , quality assurance isn't just about compliance, it's how we build trust, recognition, relevance, excellence, and fu...
29/07/2026

In , quality assurance isn't just about compliance, it's how we build trust, recognition, relevance, excellence, and future-ready graduates.

Unesco Regional Office for Southern AfricaA, in collaboration with the Unesco Namibia, is currently organizing a joint workshop on the strengthening of quality assurance in higher education for Botswana and Namibia (29-30 July, in Windhoek, Namibia). Higher education institutions, quality assurance agencies and authorities from both countries are teaming up to reflect on advancing quality culture, regional integration and resilience within higher education systems."

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