The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), in partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM), has announced the approval and rollout of a groundbreaking Master of Science in Blockchain Technology program, marking a significant milestone for blockchain education and innovation across the continent.
The newly approved postgraduate program positions Namibia, and Africa more broadly, as an emerging hub for blockchain research, talent development, and industry-led innovation. Designed to combine academic rigor with practical application, the curriculum will expose students to blockchain architecture, decentralized systems, smart contract development, governance, cybersecurity, and the socio-economic implications of emerging technologies.
According to ABI, the goal of the program is to bridge the knowledge gap that has long limited Africa’s participation in the global blockchain economy. By training specialists, researchers, and innovators locally, the institute aims to strengthen Africa’s capacity to build and scale decentralized solutions tailored to the region’s unique challenges and opportunities.
“This program represents more than a graduate degree. It reflects a strategic investment in Africa’s digital future,” Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director of ABI noted in a statement. “Our partnership with the University of Namibia signals our commitment to cultivating home-grown expertise that can lead Africa’s participation in the global blockchain revolution.”
UNAM echoed this vision, emphasizing that the program aligns with its broader mission to drive technological advancement, research excellence, and economic transformation through education.
With blockchain technology gaining traction in sectors such as finance, public governance, agriculture, energy, and supply chain logistics, experts say the introduction of a dedicated master’s program could accelerate adoption and innovation across Africa. By equipping students with both technical skills and policy-level understanding, the program aims to produce graduates who can navigate the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Applications for the Master of Science in Blockchain Technology are now open.
Interested candidates can apply online through the University of Namibia’s application portal: www.unam.edu.na/online-application
The first cohort is expected to set a new precedent for advanced blockchain studies in Africa, potentially shaping the continent’s next wave of innovators, researchers, and technology leaders.
About the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI)
The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) is a pan-African think-and-do tank advancing blockchain education, research, policy, and enterprise development. Through strategic programs,ecosystem partnerships, and capacity-building initiatives, ABI works to drive blockchain adoption and innovation that supports Africa’s sustainable digital transformation.
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