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.
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.
