The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), has introduced a Master of Science in Blockchain Technology, positioning Namibia as one of the first countries on the continent to offer an advanced academic pathway dedicated entirely to distributed ledger innovation. The initiative reflects a growing push across Africa to build local expertise instead of relying solely on foreign technical talent.
The postgraduate program is designed to equip students with both theoretical depth and practical experience in key blockchain domains. Learners will explore areas such as smart-contract engineering, cryptographic systems, decentralized applications, digital identity models, token economics, and regulatory considerations. The goal is to cultivate professionals capable of contributing to high-value sectors including finance, supply chain, governance systems, and digital public infrastructure.
ABI’s involvement brings industry relevance into the university structure. The institute has spent years running accelerator programs, technical workshops, and policy dialogues across Africa, giving it a clear view of the talent shortages slowing blockchain adoption on the continent. By integrating that ecosystem knowledge into UNAM’s academic environment, the program aims to bridge the gap between research, regulation, and real-world deployment.
For Namibia, the launch also aligns with national ambitions for digital transformation. UNAM has been expanding its footprint in emerging technologies, and the introduction of a dedicated blockchain Master’s signals a commitment to nurturing homegrown developers, analysts, and policymakers who can build ,and govern ,next-generation digital infrastructure. It also sets the stage for Namibia to compete as a regional education and innovation hub.
With demand rising for skilled blockchain professionals across Africa, the ABI–UNAM collaboration marks a significant step toward building a stronger, more technically grounded Web3 workforce on the continent.
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