Education

Photo: King Baudouin African Development Prize

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.’

Mo Ibrahim: Africa is at a tipping point

Published by Mo Ibrahim on 19 April 2017

The demographic dividend is in danger of turning sour.

Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa’s next big opportunity?

Published by Nelly Murungi on 18 April 2017

Demand for new purpose-built student accommodation across sub-Saharan Africa is anticipated to exceed 500,000 beds over the next five years.

African middle class still attracting private education companies – despite slower growth

Published by Kate Douglas on 11 April 2017

Quality education is typically seen as a priority expenditure for parents – even during tough times.

Traditional universities are on the way out: Online is the future for Africa

Published by Deirdre Carabine on 28 March 2017

Financing brick-and-mortar institutions on fees alone is unsustainable.

50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university

Published by Kate Douglas on 27 January 2017

Online higher education platform UNICAF is offering Africans reputable degrees from top universities, but at a fraction of the cost.

Like Uber, but for tutors

Published by Justin Probyn on 23 December 2016

A new South African app connects tutors to students, rates the tutors and facilitates payment.

Profit-making idea: Trade in education services in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by Staff Writer on 13 December 2016

Opportunities exist for educational institutions in Africa to target students outside of their home countries.

Africa’s talent paradox: The Achilles heel for multinationals

Published by Shujaat Ahmad on 21 November 2016

Economic growth has not been matched by a supply of the right technical and managerial talent.

South African students are demanding free university: Here’s how to achieve it

Published by Kate Douglas on 14 November 2016

Experts discuss possible solutions to the country’s tertiary education crisis.

High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert

Published by Kate Douglas on 18 August 2016

Africa’s digital revolution will not benefit those living below the poverty line unless education is improved.

How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures

Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 25 July 2016

Tradition and technology meet in a range of apps and web videos celebrating African heritage and language.

Nigerian gives up stable salary to launch online learning marketplace

Published by Kate Douglas on 21 June 2016

Tuteria recently caught the attention of the Innovation Prize for Africa and it is one of this year’s finalists.

Education

Kenyan entrepreneur providing a digital alternative to textbooks

Meet the Boss: Jaco Lotz, ‎International Business Development Executive, ADvTECH

Mo Ibrahim: Africa is at a tipping point

Student housing – sub-Saharan Africa’s next big opportunity?

African middle class still attracting private education companies – despite slower growth

Traditional universities are on the way out: Online is the future for Africa

50K students to be profitable: The business model of this online university

Like Uber, but for tutors

Profit-making idea: Trade in education services in sub-Saharan Africa

Africa’s talent paradox: The Achilles heel for multinationals

South African students are demanding free university: Here’s how to achieve it

High illiteracy levels will widen Africa’s digital divide, says expert

How this Nigerian built a business by promoting African cultures

Nigerian gives up stable salary to launch online learning marketplace

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa)

The journey so far: Nwamaka Okoye, managing director, Housessories (Nigeria)

The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong

LEARN FROM THE BEST: Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Investment trip to Botswana: A diamond in the rough

Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes

Profit-making idea: Unlock value through platforms

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