50 scientists. 20 African countries. One continent.
Meet the 2026 #AfricanSTARS cohort, selected to receive advanced training in biotechnology, leadership, and innovation at CERI, @StellenboschUni, and CARE, @PasteurDakar, in partnership with the @MastercardFdn.
They join a growing network of fellows across Africa who are already turning their training into research grants, diagnostic tools, and biotech ventures, while leading labs, shaping national health policy, and presenting Africa's innovations on the global stage.
Swipe to meet them. Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/yOsvnVryEJ
#YoungAfricaWorks #AfricanSTARSFellows
Incase anyone who can change my life sees this- hi my name is Simphiwe Mbatha. Welcomes to ‘Makeup Inspired by African Flags’ PART 1. 39 flags that are love letters to each country. Part 2 coming soon ❤️🌍🇿🇦 #colourmesim
The Bethlehem manger wasn't random; it was prophetic.
A lot of folks don't realize that when the Bible talks about Jesus being laid in a manger, the Greek word for it is "phatne," which just means a feeding trough. In Bethlehem back then, these were often carved from stone.
What's really striking about this is the shepherds around there. They raised lambs specifically for Temple sacrifices. Right after birth, they'd check each lamb for any flaws and put the perfect ones in a manger to keep them safe from getting hurt, since only spotless lambs could be used in offerings to God.
So here comes the Lamb of God himself, placed in the exact spot where those sacrificial lambs were protected.
And who do the angels tell about his birth? Not rulers or religious leaders, but these shepherds, guys who knew all about sacrifice, blood, purity, and flawless lambs.
When the angels said, "You'll find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger" (Luke 2:12), it clicked for them right away.
This wasn't some ordinary child. He was the ultimate Lamb, the one who'd remove the world's sin. From day one, Jesus was set apart for sacrifice, not by people, but by God.
"Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." (John 1:29)
*Jesus is the reason for the season.
Merry Christmas!
A good time to make this spread and trend again…….
Let’s go !
Jesus just has to be who He says He is. No one gives this joy that He gives.
We celebrate our king, JESUS !
Guys, I did it!
After 37 months, 60,000 words, 7 Chapters, 12 manuscripts co-authored, and only two crying sessions later
I’m Phinally Done!🥹
I successfully defended my thesis for a PhD in Global Health.
Was it hard? Yes
Did I give up? No.
Proudly a 2025 Commonwealth Scholar!
Such a humbling experience to be one of the recipients of the 2025 CSC scholarships for my MSc in Genomic Medicine in the United Kingdom. Looking forward to what the next year holds!
#Commonwealthscholarship#CSC2025
As we wrap up the month of February, this week's Umoyo N’kukambirana radio program highlights the novel Controlled Human Infection Model (CHIM)—a research method where disease-causing organisms are deliberately introduced to healthy participants to study immune reactions.
Malawian Teacher, Tionge Mtambo has made it to the Top 10 Finalists of the 2025 Global Teacher Prize.
The award comes with a $1 million grand prize.
She was named the Best Teacher in Malawi in 2022.
Absolutely thrilled to be embarking on my PhD at @unibirmingham, as a 2024 @FCDOGovUK Commonwealth PhD scholar! I will be looking into support for parents after a perinatal bereavement in #Malawi and very keen to make new connections!
Guys mwanayu tamupeza pa round about ya kameza kuno ku Blantyre zikuonetsa kut mwanayu wasochera kwawo dzina lake akut ndi kayilo chonde pangani share kuma group ena ...tikamufusa kuti wachokera kut sakunena ndiye zikukhala zovuta kut tidziwe kwawo 🙏🙏🙏
Our new NIHR Global Health Group on vaccines to control respiratory pathogens & Anti-Microbial Resistance in Africa is looking for two PhD students, one to be based at KEMRI-Wellcome https://t.co/xNq3knsx74 in Kenya, and one at MLW, Malawi Please share widely. @RHeyderman
BREAKING: A plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima cannot be traced, with authorities in his office and Party saying they are all looking for him.
Chilima was on his way to Mzuzu, where he was expected to connect to Nkhata Bay for the burial of the late Ralph Kasambala.
Thank you UNC Project Malawi for recognising my achievement in securing a research grant. It has been a wonderful year post my PhD completion, I have managed to secure 2 grants (Fogarty and IMPAACT) for my research work. @UNCMalawi
Thrilled to kick off my paediatric surgery residency journey! 🚀A Huge thank you to KidsOR and partners for making this possible. #PedSurgeryResident#Grateful
Hey X fam there is this boy his name is Pemphero Chikopa a form 1 student at likuni Boys Secondary from Phalombe amuthamangitsa kuxul bcz of kusowa school fees ,makolo ake they have nothing last term his school fees imalipilidwa ndi former MP wakuphalombe this term