The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton is hiring an Instructional Designer to join its ODeL Department. The role focuses on creating innovative online learning experiences. Apply before October 10, 2025, and explore how ElevateHub can support your growth as a learning designer.

Two major international publishers are calling for submissions from African writers this season. From Africanfuturism short stories to debut poetry collections, these opportunities open doors for visibility, publication, and growth. Deadlines: November 2 and December 1, 2025.

The long break is here again. From October 20th through

Discover two exciting career opportunities in Africa—an Instructional Designer role with Code for Africa and a Learning & Development Lead position at M-KOPA. Both jobs highlight the growing demand for instructional design and digital learning professionals. If you’re exploring a career transition into instructional design or L&D, these openings show what’s possible.

Instructional designers are the architects of online learning. They blend pedagogy, technology, and creativity to turn content into meaningful experiences. In classrooms, boardrooms, and everywhere in between, they ensure that learning is not just digital; it’s effective, inclusive, and engaging

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 is now open, offering Kenyan authors a chance to shine on the global stage. With past winners like Okwiri Oduor (My Father’s Head) and Makena Onjerika (Fanta Blackcurrant), Kenyan writers have already proven their impact. This year, you could be next. Entries close on 1 November 2025, so polish your story and submit today.

Looking to get published? Narrative Landscape Press is inviting submissions of original fiction manuscripts this September. In this blog, we highlight what they are looking for, how to stand out with your query, synopsis, and manuscript sample, and how ElevateHub can support you to polish and submit with confidence.

Looking for a chance to get published? Poda-Poda Stories is inviting submissions for their December issue under the theme “Mundanity.” Deadline is September 25 and ElevateHub is here to help you polish your manuscript before you submit.

Dreaming of becoming an author? Love Africa Press is calling for powerful stories in romance, women’s fiction, urban fantasy, and thrillers. Don’t just dream; let ElevateHub help you polish your manuscript and get submission-ready today!

Dreaming of writing a full-length book but can't find the time? The prestigious Miles Morland Writing Scholarship is now open, offering a life-changing grant of £18,000 to help African writers focus on their craft. Applications for the 2025 scholarship close on September 22, 2025. Find out how to make your book a reality!