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Data-Driven Platforms Accelerate Education’s Digital Transformation
Technology // April 16, 2024

Despite the advancements in classroom technology and increased investments in K-12 education spurred by the pandemic, schools and districts continue to grapple with challenges such as achievement gaps, teacher shortages and chronic absenteeism.  Moreover, in the current landscape, schools and districts are also under pressure...

Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning
Streaming // April 01, 2024

Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, with digital platforms serving as the conduits of this democratization. From music streaming services to social media giants, these platforms...

Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene
Startups // January 26, 2023

Total funding invested into African tech startups hit $6.5 billion in 2022. That’s according to a report published by venture capital (VC) firm Partech this week, which also showed that African firms largely escaped the global VC funding drought in 2022, with startup investment —...

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Spotify Debuts EdTech as Streaming Platforms Ride Lifelong Learning

April 01, 2024
Gone are the days when learning was confined to traditional classrooms and heavy textbooks. Today, knowledge is increasingly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, with digital platforms serving as the conduits of this democratization. From music streaming services to social media giants, these platforms are not only reshaping the way content is consumed but […]

Local Investors Drive Resilience of Africa’s Burgeoning Startup Scene

January 26, 2023
Total funding invested into African tech startups hit $6.5 billion in 2022. That’s according to a report published by venture capital (VC) firm Partech this week, which also showed that...