No messing around with Unite:ED e-learning

An innovative e-learning solution that addresses many of the challenges which have negatively affected the successful adoption of e-learning in South African schools – including preventing learners from being distracted during class – has been launched by...

Technology helps to deliver water, sanitation

Collaborative skills training and advanced technology help Diepsloot plumbers build and maintain communal toilet and washing facilities. The up-skilling of artisans and plumbers is high on the national agenda in South Africa. Townships, such as Diepsloot, with poor...

A coding opportunity for African teachers

In preparation for Africa Code Week, the largest digital literacy initiative in Africa, the Cape Town Science Centre is inviting teachers with little or no experience in coding to participate in free Train-the-Trainer coding workshops taking place on 22 and 23 July at...

Dell unveils ninth solar-powered classroom

Dell has announced the opening of its ninth solar-powered Learning Lab in South Africa at Waverley Girls’ High. The opening of the solar-powered Learning Lab at Waverley Girls’ High will provide world-class technology and connectivity to hundreds of girls...

GetSmarter makes an educated decision

Online education company GetSmarter has successfully implemented Acumatica Cloud ERP, business management software for mid-size businesses. GetSmarter partners with the world’s top universities to present career-advancing online short courses, and has educated...

A success story of offline and online tutoring

South Africa’s largest tutoring company this month reached a milestone by signing up its 10 000th learner, and clocking more than 150 000 tutoring lessons. That’s good going for an idea that was shot down by a university professor as being doomed to...