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.
The journey so far: Gustaf Agartson, CEO, BIMA Published by Justin Probyn on 22 March 2018 ‘Identifying and accepting your strengths and weaknesses is just as important as building the right team around you.’
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.
The journey so far: Wesley Lynch, CEO, Snapplify Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2018 ‘Some businesses are the wrong businesses to be in or based on the wrong ideas, and I think it’s important to know when to move on.’
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.
Actis sponsors international scholarships for students or alumni of Honoris United Universities Published by Press Office on 16 October 2017 Graduates can apply to study at institutions such as the University of Oxford, Cambridge, or a Russell Group University in the UK, or a similarly prestigious university in the US.
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.
Investment firm on why it acquired a school in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 14 August 2017 Angola-based investment firm ABO Capital recently announced that it has acquired a well-known Turkish school situated south of the capital Luanda.
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.
University of Stellenbosch Business School information session in Lagos, Nigeria Published by Press Office on 23 June 2017 During this event, Prof. Meshach Aziakpono will discuss our academic programmes for 2018 with you.
True entrepreneurs rise above the challenges Published by Press Office on 9 May 2017 Entrepreneur Rudzani Mulaudzi remains undeterred by the weaker economy and tougher investment landscape.