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.
Why Ethiopia is on track to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse Published by Jostein Hauge and Muhammad Irfan on 25 June 2016 Ethiopia seems to be attracting the attention of economists interested in Africa, and for good reason.
Is this ‘digital classroom in a box’ the future of education in Africa? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 7 February 2016 A look at BRCK’s new digital learning product.
Fred Swaniker’s plan to build 25 ‘world-class’ universities in Africa Published by Kate Douglas on 3 December 2015 Ghanaian entrepreneur shares his model for low-cost, quality African universities.
Eneza CEO: With real money to be made, education sector not only for NGOs Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 September 2015 Education company Eneza is approaching the 500,000 user mark.
Gap between graduate skills and what is required by industry Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 19 June 2015 Employers often complain of half-baked graduates, whilst young people struggle to find jobs.
Start-up snapshot: App to help South Africans improve their school grades Published by Kate Douglas on 3 February 2015 A new South African tech start-up, Learning Lab Apps, aims to make learning easier by building web and mobile educational applications.
Thought leadership: Africa’s very future depends on STEM education Published by Marieme Jamme on 24 December 2014 Africa’s workforce needs reinventing through STEM education, or else its economies are doomed, writes Mariéme Jamme.
South African financing firm sees opportunity in private education Published by Jaco Maritz on 24 November 2014 Business Partners recently launched a dedicated education fund.
Tutor.ng – a startup with a new model for education in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 13 June 2014 “Our current education system can’t meet our demand,” says Fehintolu Olaogun, co-founder of Tutor.ng.
The story of Best Ayiorwoth: Starting a microfinance business at age 19 Published by Kate Douglas on 29 January 2014 When a young Ugandan orphan had to cut short her high school education, she swore she would take a stand. And she did.
How Cape Town-based Funda wants to change the way we learn Published by Jaco Maritz on 18 December 2013 This business makes education accessible through online learning systems.
Top 10 list of most gender equal countries in Africa Published by Yasmina Bekhouche on 30 October 2013 A World Economic Forum report ranks African countries on their ability to close the gender gap.