Meet the Boss: Luis Lopez, 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.’
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.