However, “Africa, which has around 17% of the world’s population, looks likely to get a boost from AI in its annual GDP of just $400m by 2030, or 2.5% of the total, because it lacks digital ...

South Africa’s constitution enshrines the right to a basic education. They have almost succeeded in realizing this goal: around 90 percent of its children now complete lower secondary schooling.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasised the importance of education in Africa’s development, stating that it is the tool to unlock the continent’s potential. Receiving the Burundian ...

Sub-Saharan Africa has the fastest growing child population in the world. Yet, the current education system is at capacity, and the demand will increase with nearly 750 million children expected to be ...

Yet, too many children are being left behind. About half of the world's 234 million crisis-impacted school-aged children reside in sub-Saharan Africa, according to Education Cannot Wait (ECW).

Captain Ibrahim Traore and his government are redefining a new development paradigm or a new social contract, devoid of western influence to accelerate Burkina Faso’s social and economic ...

According to Statistics South Africa, only 7% of Grade 12 learners qualify for STEM-related degrees despite growing demand for engineers, technicians and digital specialists.

Africa's true wealth lies not just in its abundant natural resources but in its largely untapped human capital. According to the World Bank, “Africa’s Human Capital Index score of 0.40 puts ...

During his 18 years at the school, he says it has gotten more and more difficult to educate its students. Teacher Prince Mulwela says the education system in South Africa has become politicized.

By collaborating on financial education, we are laying a foundation for a more inclusive and accessible financial ecosystem.” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

It also makes certain levels of education compulsory, with the possibility of parents facing jail time if their child is found to be truant. Previously, only grades 1 to 9 were compulsory in South ...