Oct 26, 2023
There’s a widely quoted statistic that many are familiar with – that Africa has the youngest population in the world, with 70% of sub-Saharan Africa under the age of 30. The United Nations rightly comments that such a high number of young people is an...
Sep 8, 2023
ChatGPT, an AI language model, is forcing a significant paradigm shift in the education sector, as educators at all levels, but particularly in tertiary institutions, grapple with the implications, the technology that has so much potential to do good, but also raises...
Sep 1, 2023
Edtech, short for education technology, has become a thriving industry with substantial economic impact. This sector combines hardware, software, and educational principles to offer improved and convenient learning experiences. Presently, edtech is valued at over...
Sep 1, 2023
As technology continues to advance, so does the way we learn. Online learning continues to grow in popularity, with most educational institutions now adopting a strategy of extending their offering of online courses and programmes. However, while online learning puts...
Aug 29, 2023
At the current rate of progress, the World Economic Forum says it will take 102 years to close the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa. It is therefore vital to ensure girls have equal opportunities not only in the workplace but in school to accelerate closing the gender...
Aug 21, 2023
While challenges remain in democratising education in South Africa, e-learning is playing a significant role in bridging the divide. By way of example, Vodacom’s e-school has accumulated 1.4-million users since its launch in 2014. This portal enables learners to...
