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.’
Coaching Rwanda onto the map Published by Moses Gahigi on 18 June 2018 Mireille Karera gave up a thriving career as a top executive to start a coaching business in Rwanda.
Kutlwano Ramaboa: Africa’s business schools need to be locally relevant and globally wise Published by Kutlwano Ramaboa on 24 May 2018 Are international business school rankings a useful benchmark or distraction from purpose? asks Kutlwano Ramaboa.
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.
