Ethiopia can convert its youth bulge from a problem into an opportunity Published by Sosina Bezu on 24 April 2017 Ethiopia’s demographic profile mirrors China’s in the 1980s and of East Asian countries in the 1950s.
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.
Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
Global business education is the best antidote to economic nationalism Published by Press Office on 7 February 2017 Business operations are increasingly global, with ideas, products, capital, and teams moving across borders.
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.
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.
From 3D printers to drones: Five technologies that could shape the continent’s future Published by Rafiq Raji on 26 October 2016 The technology being invented and adapted to solve problems unique to African countries.
Can Africa defuse its demographic time-bomb? Published by Roberto Crotti on 11 October 2016 African economies need to increase their levels of productivity and competitiveness.
Forget natural resources: It’s science and tech that will transform Africa Published by Calestous Juma on 25 August 2016 African societies – with their myriad economic and social challenges – offer the richest test-bed for scientific and technological research.
