Why Africa should embrace private sector higher education Published by Hichem Omezzine on 29 June 2020 At a crossroads, the continent has an opportunity to boost education provision by embracing bold and ambitious private sector solutions.
What’s the future of online higher education in Africa? Published by Katharina Neureiter on 25 June 2020 Africa has the world’s fastest-growing youth population. Yet, there is a stark undersupply of quality, affordable higher education across the continent.
The journey so far: Faiz Bashir, CEO, FlexiSAF (Nigeria) Published by Nelly Murungi on 4 June 2020 An interview with Faiz Bashir, CEO of FlexiSAF, a Nigerian software company that develops technology solutions for the education sector.
Closing the skills and gender gap in Ghana’s digital sector Published by Regina Honu on 15 May 2020 Women in Ghana are disproportionately underrepresented in the fast-moving digital economy.
Silver linings: Post-pandemic opportunities for African SMEs Published by Bayo Oyewole on 11 May 2020 Adaptation to the new normal can present opportunities for innovative small businesses on the continent.
Interview: A vision for the future of education in Africa Published by Staff Writer on 7 May 2020 ‘There is a growing number of higher education institutions in Africa sensitive to the need for rapid educational reform,’ says Professor Yusuf Karodia.
Africa’s youth deserve a flexible secondary education system Published by Steve Cumming on 30 April 2020 By ensuring flexibility in the secondary education system, more young African’s will have access to the skills they need to respond to an increasingly digital, automated, and connected world.
Profit-making idea: Four untapped business opportunities in Mozambique Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2020 Entrepreneur offers ideas on where investors should look.
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.’
