Globally, there are concerns surrounding the impact of technology on children, specifically unregulated and unfiltered access to devices and social media. Governments and public agencies have responded with increased regulation. As of December 2025, children under the age of 16 in Australia are banned from using social media, while other countries, such as the UK…
In a major boost for digital accessibility in South Africa, Vodacom has zero-rated news and educational content on the SABC+ streaming platform. The initiative allows Vodacom subscribers to access critical information and learning resources without incurring data charges, addressing a significant barrier to entry in a market where data costs remain a primary concern for…
The African Union Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation hosted a side event, the High-Level Partners’ Consultation on Accelerating the AU Decade of Education and Skills Development (2025-2034) at the Margins of the AU Summit 2026 on 13 February 2026 at the AU Headquarters. The High-Level Partners’ Consultation brought together Member States, international organizations,…
Nairobi — President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the inaugural graduation ceremony of the National Intelligence and Research University (NIRU), marking a historic milestone for the institution and Africa’s growing intelligence and security education landscape. The first cohort comprises 31 master’s degree graduates drawn from Kenya and several African countries, positioning NIRU as a…
Long regarded as the continent’s living archive of history, identity and collective memory, African music is now at the centre of an urgent conversation about reforming and strengthening music education. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, Music scholars warn that while global interest in African sounds is rising, weak structures at home threaten the transmission…
With young people under 30 making up more than half of the global population and over 272 million children and youth still out of school, their participation in shaping education is becoming increasingly vital. Yet stark inequalities remain — in the poorest countries, 36 per cent of children and youth are out of school compared…
Attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents. Key findings On average across 38 African countries, almost six in 10 adults have secondary (39%) or post-secondary (18%) education, while 26% have primary schooling and 16% have no formal education. Educational attainment varies widely across countries. Almost half…
MTN South Africa’s foundation will continue to provide digital devices to selected schools across the country as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign. These devices are allocated to schools as a support system to enable access to e-learning tools and resources, ensuring that learners benefit from digital education. Opening the door…
Binance South Africa GM Hannes Wessels The crypto world moves much more quickly than most people realise. At this speed, there’s plenty of opportunity, but plenty of danger, too. For Binance, the way forward is simple: education before action, because nothing in crypto works, not trading, adoption or safety, unless users understand what they are…
Matric results will be released on 13 January 2026. (Image: Pixabay) The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is set to publish matric results in the media next Tuesday, despite the Information Regulator saying an enforcement order banning it from doing so remains in force. This comes amid a court battle between the two government entities…
