Monday, March 3, 2025
[Dodoma, Tanzania, August 28th, 2024] The 18th edition of the eLearning Africa conference, the continent’s largest and most influential summit on digital education, training, and skills development, will take place from May 7 to 9, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The event will be held under the esteemed patronage of Tanzania’s Minister of Education, Science, and Technology, Hon. Prof. Adolf Mkenda, who will […]
Introduction: A Generation at Risk Sudan’s ongoing war, which erupted in April 2023, has plunged the nation into a humanitarian catastrophe. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance, with 8 million displaced—marking the largest displacement crisis in the world today. Among those suffering the most are Sudan’s children, whose education has been nearly erased by conflict. According to UNICEF, nearly 19 […]
Antonia Weinmann, Rebecca Ottmann & Badin Borde (Siemens Stiftung) The Importance of Science Education in Africa Science education is a crucial factor for Africa’s development and progress, especially given the continent’s young and growing population. Education has the potential to drive socio-economic development, create a skilled workforce, and lead to stronger and more peaceful democracies (UNICEF 2022). Furthermore, education – and science education in […]
The theme for E-learning Africa 2025 is “Re-imagining Education and Human Capital Development for Africa’s Future Prosperity.” How does Moodle’s mission and solutions align with this vision? The conference theme this year has so much resonance with our mission at Moodle. We believe that by enabling access to high-quality education we are empowering educators to tackle the challenges that confront us as a society. […]
Introduction Africa is experiencing a powerful transformation in its education systems, fueled by technological advancements and the growing availability of the internet. E-learning platforms are at the heart of this change, overcoming geographical barriers and making high-quality education more accessible than ever before. This digital revolution is bridging educational gaps across the continent, unlocking new opportunities for learners and professionals alike. Growth of Africa’s […]
A Podcast Redefining Education in Africa About EduCatalyst Africa Happy New Year, everyone! My name is Nneka Otokwala, and I’m thrilled to introduce you to EduCatalyst Africa—a podcast born from a deep passion for education and its transformative power across the continent. I am a lawyer with over 15 years of legal experience. EduCatalyst Africa is a journey into the heart of education in […]
Echoes of Resilience: A memoir by Sidiki Traore From the rural village of Ouelessebougou in Mali to the modern streets of Washington DC, Sidiki’s memoir captures a journey of resilience, dedication and dreaming big. With resolve and spirit, this narrative follows Sidiki’s rise from humble beginnings to becoming an educator. Growing up without the basics of electricity or running water, he accompanied his father on […]
By Luxolo RubusheManaging Director – Adapt IT Education© “Why are your staff so happy? How do you do it? I have never seen anything like this before!”, so asked the Vice Principal (VP) Deputy Principal: Academics (DPA) Ehlanzeni TVET College, Mr Bongani Kwayiyo, at our dinner to honour and celebrate our TVET colleges. As I turned my attention towards his direction, I watched my […]
Empowering Africa’s Workforce for a Leading Role in the Global Energy Transition The Worlddidac Association, a global network of leading providers of educational equipment and solutions, remains steadfast in its mission to advance human capital through education and training. As the global energy transition gains momentum, its success depends on a skilled and adaptable workforce. For Africa, achieving a sustainable energy future hinges on equipping […]
With the aim of building entrepreneurship, the hands-on program will serve close to 400 participants across 28 African Countries Bloomington, IN – [September 4th, 2024] – In an exciting new partnership, The Mill, a leading startup accelerator based in Bloomington, Indiana, has partnered with Distance Education for Africa (De-Africa) to launch the first-ever Pan-African entrepreneurship course. This hands-on program aims to build entrepreneurship skills […]
