The 2026 National Senior Certificate final examinations will begin in October for matric learners across South Africa, according to The South African, which has published the full timetable. The report provides dates and scheduling details to help students, parents and schools prepare for the upcoming exam period.

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has released new guidelines and interview scores governing teacher promotions for the 2026/27 financial year, according to Soko Directory. The updated framework introduces a different set of rules for teachers seeking to advance in rank, meaning candidates will be assessed under revised criteria compared with previous promotion cycles. The changes affect teachers across Kenya hoping to progress in their careers during the upcoming financial year.

Kenya's Teachers Service Commission (TSC), together with the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), has begun the process of selecting and deploying teachers to administer the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations and the Kenya Junior Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA), according to Soko Directory. The deployment marks the start of preparations for the national examinations, with teachers being picked to oversee and run the exercise.

Nigeria's Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has outlined three key criteria that candidates must meet to secure admission into their chosen institutions for the 2026 academic year. According to Legit.ng, the explanation comes as candidates raise concerns over issues including O'level result uploads and processing delays. JAMB addressed the matter in a video as students seek clarity on the admission requirements ahead of the exercise.

The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) is set to hold elections for its national office bearers for the 2026–2030 term on August 1. Prior to the national elections, grassroots elections will commence on July 23 at various district headquarters, as announced by the Electoral Commission.

The Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) has opened the application window for student loans for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants are required to submit their applications within 73 days before the deadline of August 31, 2026, according to Nukta Africa.