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Evolving technologies usually present new ways of doing things. And when this relates to leveraging technology and innovation to enhance the quality, coverage, and potential of education – edtech – Techpoint Africa brings you the latest.

AltSchool Africa partners OpenLabs Ghana in daring play to democratise access to globally relevant learning in Africa

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2 months ago

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Africa’s role in the global reskilling epidemic

In early February, I was in San Francisco, and every conversation I had that week included the word “AI”, frequently followed by “disrupting”. But no one mentioned Africa. For a continent already 1,430,833,527 strong, growing by more than one human p...

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3 months ago

Akowe wants to put Nigerian certificates on the blockchain, and here's how it will work

A startup called Akowe wants to put Nigerian certificates on the blockchain, but how will it find a way around the bureaucracies that come with public institutions in Nigeria? Let's find out.

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3 months ago

Safaricom partners Kodris Africa to promote coding lessons in Kenya

Following Kenya's approval of a new syllabus requiring coding instruction in all primary and secondary schools in April 2022, Safaricom has partnered with Kodris Africa to promote coding education.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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10 months ago

Don’t wait for ASUU; here are 7 marketable skills you can learn in 30 days

With 2022 ASUU strike threatening to stretch to 90 days, there's enough time to begin learning globally sought-after skills; here's a list to pick from.

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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1 year ago

Technology, funding, learning models: What is the next frontier for edtech startups in Africa?

The COVID-19 pandemic helped us understand the importance of tech in the education sector. From Zoom meetings to Google Classrooms, students moved in between technology. But, what's next? How does the new frontier look for edtechs?

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

Ogheneruemu Oneyibo

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2 years ago

TalentQL launches AltSchool Africa, to train entry level tech talent for free

Few months after the launch of 'Pipeline by TalentQL' to train senior developers, tech talent startup, @TalentQL, launches AltSchool Africa to help complete newbies gain tech skills and earn a university certificate.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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2 years ago

Tech for good: Destiny Trust is housing Nigeria’s homeless children and empowering them with tech skills

There are over 16 million homeless children in sub-Saharan Africa. Here’s how the @TheDestinyTrust is looking to take them off the streets with a triad mission of care, education, and empowerment through tech.

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2 years ago

A look at the increasing relevance of the global edtech industry

The application of technology in increasing access to and improving the quality of education in recent years points to a promising future for the edtech industry. An observation is in order.

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2 years ago

Improving literacy with mobile phones and tech tools in Africa

Literacy is a basic human right. But the African Library Project estimated that 30 million African children were illiterate in 2019. We explore how mobile phones and tech tools are improving literacy in Africa.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 years ago

4 tech tools to help people with dyslexia overcome workplace and school challenges

While many dyslexic Africans might not be aware of their condition, others don’t know how to navigate it at school or the workplace. Here are four tools that can help them succeed.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 years ago

What you need to know as Malawi gets the world's first 3D-printed school

Holcim Group and CDC partner to build the world’s first 3D printed school in Malawi with plans for similar projects in Kenya and Zimbabwe. Another in Madagascar might be on the way.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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2 years ago

The unique case of Africans with learning disabilities and assistive technology

Many Africans live with learning disabilities (LDs), but there’s not enough data to come up with numbers. While false beliefs are common, ways to make learning easier aren’t. We discuss how tech improves learning.

Victoria Fakiya

Victoria Fakiya

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2 years ago

These 11 startups are preparing African kids for the future

In celebration of Children’s Day, we shine the spotlight on 11 startups working to ensure African kids possess the right skills to thrive in an increasingly competitive world.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

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2 years ago

Nigerian edtech startup, uLesson, raises $7.5m Series A led by Owl Ventures

Nigerian learning tech platform, @uLessonApp is kickstarting 2021 on a high note. The startup has raised $7.5m in Series A, led by US-based Owl Ventures, bringing its total investments to $10.6m in just two years.

Tage Kene-Okafor

Tage Kene-Okafor

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2 years ago

Why ASUU, Nigeria’s union of university academic staff, is against government automated payment system

Nigerian university academic staff union, ASUU, reportedly paused an eight-month-long strike after the government allegedly exempted it from IPPIS, a unified payment system. We examine the system and ASUU’s peculiarities

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

Oluwanifemi Kolawole

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3 years ago

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