Meet Tope Ogunsemo, the Nigerian entrepreneur who runs a $3m edtech startup Published by Mfonobong Nsehe on 25 April 2018 The startup’s goal is to drive growth in the education sector by building a leading sub-Saharan IT company.
Startup snapshot: Edtech company helping Africa turn the page Published by Justin Probyn on 6 April 2018 ‘It’s important to be market-led and to adapt to its shifting needs on a regular basis,’ says Snapplify CEO.
Profit-making idea: Technology could transform education sector Published by Justin Probyn on 19 March 2018 In many African countries, the education system is noticeably not as good as it could be.
Listen: Nairobi-based entrepreneur on starting a business with your own money Published by Staff Writer on 15 December 2017 ‘A lot of companies seek funding too early,’ says Audrey Cheng, founder and CEO of Moringa School.
US tech giants eyeing Africa’s education sector: On the road with Microsoft Published by Jaco Maritz on 23 November 2017 As classrooms become digital, the provision of technology solutions is big business.
Rwanda dials up investment opportunities by playing to its strengths Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 October 2017 Why Rwanda? What opportunities are there for business to leverage the country’s welcoming environment?
Private schools gain a foothold in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Lisa Vives on 5 September 2017 Experts wary over corporate takeover of education.
Investors eyeing Africa’s private education opportunity Published by Justin Probyn on 15 August 2017 ‘There is a huge tide, a demographic driver, about to arrive and demand more quality education.’
Startup snapshot: Using artificial intelligence to improve education Published by Justin Probyn on 14 August 2017 M-Shule uses artificial intelligence to create and deliver personalised learning programmes to students via SMS.
Investment firm on why it acquired a school in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2017 Angola-based investment firm ABO Capital recently announced that it has acquired a well-known Turkish school situated south of the capital Luanda.
Meet the Boss: Luis Lopes, CEO, Honoris United Universities Published by Justin Probyn on 31 July 2017 ‘You can be smarter than one, two, three, even five people – but you’ll never be smarter than the team.’
Education is key to realising Africa’s demographic dividend Published by Hichem Omezzine on 5 July 2017 The value of Africa’s private education market is estimated to rise to over $2bn over the next five years.
Kenyan entrepreneur providing a digital alternative to textbooks Published by Justin Probyn on 21 June 2017 Tonee Ndungu, the founder of Kytabu, discusses his business journey.
Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH Published by Staff Writer on 29 May 2017 ‘I’ve been frequently exposed to new challenges through changes in my career path.’
