Education

The journey so far: Temitope Ogunsemo, CEO, Krystal Digital Network Solutions

Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 September 2019

‘I have … embraced the season of failure, learning and capacity building that I have encountered over the years.’

A glimpse into Africa’s universities and business schools of the future: Q&A with Prof. Zaheer Hamid

Published by Staff Writer on 2 July 2019

Higher education institutions need to adapt if they are to remain relevant and offer their students skills that can be applied in the real world.

The journey so far: Fred Swaniker, founder, African Leadership Group

Published by Nelly Murungi on 13 June 2019

‘Execution beats ideas any day.’

The journey so far: Tahar Ben Lakhdar, CEO, Esprit School of Engineering

Published by Nelly Murungi on 2 May 2019

‘If you want to solve problems, create a culture open to sharing opinions.’

The great reskill: Is Africa ready to train the future workforce of the world?

Published by Jeanette Clark on 26 April 2019

The youth of today need to be taught how to learn in order to be ready for a future of constant digital change.

Profit-making idea: Corporate-backed education

Published by Staff Writer on 19 March 2019

‘The narrow self-interests of big corporations can be served by investing more strategically in educational outcomes that drive their own business.’

The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group

Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019

‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’

The journey so far: Sandras Phiri, MD, Africa Trust Academy

Published by Justin Probyn on 31 January 2019

‘I believe that getting paying customers is a measure of business success.’

Startup snapshot: Ghanaian company training a new generation of data scientists

Published by Justin Probyn on 10 January 2019

Blossom Academy trains and pairs data science talent with tech businesses operating in Africa.

South Africa: How PPPs can kickstart infrastructure development in the ailing education sector

Published by Staff Writer on 27 November 2018

Government has funds available and the private sector has agility.

Talent shortage prompts entrepreneur to start a tech school in Kenya

Published by Vince Matinde on 19 November 2018

Talking business with Audrey Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Moringa School.

Profit-making idea: Educating children through computer games

Published by Justin Probyn on 13 September 2018

‘I believe strongly that there’s huge demand for products that teach young kids the basics of programming through play.’

A university for leadership: Patrick Awuah’s vision for Africa’s future

Published by Mark Byron with Robert Joseph Ahola on 10 September 2018

in 2002 Patrick Awuah left his job at Microsoft, where he earned millions as programme manager, to set up Ashesi University, to educate young Africans.

Interview: How winning the Zayed Sustainability Prize benefited an all-girls rural high school

Published by Staff Writer on 2 August 2018

‘The prize is an important initiative because it inspires change. It harnesses the youth to empower and enable communities to implement sustainable development projects.’