edtech

PowerSchool Partners with OneConnect to Expand Customer Base in Africa

PowerSchool, a leading provider of cloud-based software for K-12 education in North America, has announced its first channel partner in Africa, OneConnect. OneConnect, an…

Egypt’s fintech titan Fawry partners with Classera

Egyptian payment start-up Fawry has partnered with Classera, a distance learning technology provider, to enhance e-payment services and integrate digital payment solutions of both…

eAr Academy ‘democratises quality music education’

Technology has democratised music, and anyone with a laptop can now release a record. But, as successful musicians will attest, it takes far more…

Snapplify edtech among world’s top higher education sellers

In a new report focusing on the global tertiary e-textbook and multimedia market, South African edtech start-up Snapplify has been named one of the…

CT edtech startup wants to reach 1M kids and solve Africa’s tech job skills crisis

Mindjoy, the Cape Town-based edtech startup that’s for kids, aims to help one million children discover their superpowers through coding. Founded by Gabi Immelman…

Cybersecurity firm Performanta teams up with innovative EdTech NGO to grow skills

In a bid to promote skills that enable Africa’s digital future, South African founded cybersecurity firm Performanta has partnered with skills development NGO Infinite…

Skillsoft acquires edtech rival, Codecademy, for US$525 million

Skillsoft, the American educational technology company that provides enterprise learning solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Codecademy, a leading online learning…

Five African edtech startups innovating learning methods

The Covid-19 pandemic has shone a light on the need for innovative and tech-driven teaching solutions in South Africa. We have curated a list…

SA edtech startup launches to assist students prepare for exams

A local edtech startup, Examsta, has launched an educational web app to assist high school students in preparing for their upcoming examinations. The app…

SA tech company creates new affordable edtech solution

A local technology company has created an innovative online edtech solution that is aimed at providing affordable access to educational material for schools across…

Moroccan edtech startup secures over $400 000 in funding

KoolSkools has raised over $416 000 (MAD 4-million) in funding securing over $312 000 (MAD 3-million) from Marco Numeric Fund II and over $104…

Egyptian edtech OTO Courses nets investment

Egyptian edtech OTO Courses, which offers online English language courses to individuals and businesses, has raised a six-figure dollar investment. Tech publication Menabytes reported…

SA incubator Injini names six edtech startups selected for fourth cohort

SA edtech incubatorr Injini has announced the names of six Afrjcan startups selected for its fourth cohort, which kicks off on 23 March. In an…

Edtech incubator Injini opens fourth-cohort applications for African startups

Cape Town-based edtech incubator Injini has announced that applications for its fourth cohort are now open. Tech startups from any African country can apply….

Mastercard Foundation regional centre seeks edtech solutions for one-year programme

Do you have an edtech product that has the potential to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Africa, as well as ensure…

SA edtech Snapplify snaps up over R29m in expansion capital from funders

Cape Town edtech company Snapplify announced today that it had raised $2-million (over R29-million) in expansion capital. The money was raised from two SA…

Six free exhibition spots left at EduTech Africa 2019 for startups

Want to showcase your edtech startup’s solutions to the world? Conference organiser Terrapinn has six free exhibition spots left at its EduTech Africa 2019…

Cairo-based edtech startup Colnn raises $100k seed round

Cairo-based edtech startup Colnn has raised a $100 000 seed round from EdVentures, the venture capital (VC) arm of Egypt’s Nahdet Misr Publishing Group….

Ivory Coast has $210m edtech market but investment badly needed, finds Seedstars report

Ivory Coast’s edtech market could be worth at least $210-million, but the sector’s startups are in dire need of investment if they are to…

Pearson Ventures’ $50m fund will explore opportunities in SA, other markets

South Africa is one of the markets in which British education company Pearson will explore opportunities through its $50-million Pearson Ventures fund, Pearson Ventures…

Here’s why African edtech startups are struggling to find a viable business model

At its peak Nigerian Elvis Chidera’s edtech startup reached over 120 000 users across West Africa. Over 100 students subscribed to use his startup’s…

US edtech accelerator LearnLaunch opens applications for Breakthrough programme

Applications for LearnLaunch Accelerator’s Breakthrough programme will close on 22 February

Five Injini startups secure trials, partnership deals – incubator head

At least five of the startups in Injini‘s second cohort have secured trials and partnerships with schools, corporates and government agencies since joining the edtech…

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Everlytic Launches Cutting-Edge AI Studio with WhatsApp Chatbots for Smarter Communication

Everlytic’s new API Communicator feature enhances customer engagement across multiple channels

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Honor Magic V3 launches, four things to know

Honor Magic V3, a Guinness world record attempt

GM switches-off Cruise control on $10bn robotaxi project

CHARGE taking EVs off-grid in the North West

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