Conflict, displacement and climate shocks are disrupting education for an estimated 258 million school-aged children and adolescents worldwide, raising fears that millions risk losing not only years of schooling but future opportunities altogether, according to a new report released Tuesday. The Breaking Barriers: Understanding Educational Exclusion in Crises report by Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the…
As the demand for flexible tertiary education grows, choosing the right institution is critical. Richfield has perfected the distance learning model, ensuring that students receive the same quality of education as they would on campus, but with the added perks of modern flexibility. Here are 10 reasons to choose online learning in South Africa through…
Climate change is making southern Africa hotter. While much attention has focused on climate impacts like droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools are becoming dangerously hot places for children to develop, learn and play. Hot classrooms can affect concentration, memory, behaviour and academic…
In this blog post, Skye Wheeler reflects on advocacy and research in Sierra Leone and introduces an upcoming webinar hosted by Human Rights Watch and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Bringing together speakers from Mexico, South Africa, Malawi, Nigeria, Mali, and Senegal, the event explores how different communities are responding to obstetric violence through feminist…
If you grew up in the 1990s and 2000s, you’ll probably remember sitting down at a specific time to watch your favourite show. You had to quickly run to grab a snack during the ad break, so you didn’t miss anything, you flipped from one channel to the next because there weren’t many options, and…
The Fundamental Imperative Financing education, particularly “foundational learning”, is the smartest investment a nation can make. The returns on foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and count, are individual, social, and economic, touching every level of society. Evidence from the World Bank report indicates that each additional year of quality education can increase an…
FREETOWN — Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship initiative of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, has concluded a weeklong Alumni Peer Reflection and Learning Exchange Mission in Sierra Leone aimed at strengthening youth leadership, democratic governance, and regional cooperation across West Africa. Held in Freetown from May 4-8, 2026, the mission brought…
Wits University had an enrolment of 41 702 students as of 2025. (Image source: Wits) The University of Witwatersrand (Wits) has restored its learning management system, which had been compromised by hackers. This was confirmed by Shirona Patel, communications manager at Wits University, in a phone call with ITWeb. The confirmation comes after the ShinyHunters…
Across Africa and beyond, education systems are shifting to curricula designed to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Competency-based curricula put learners at the centre. They are meant to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, where success depends on the ability to adapt, think critically and solve complex problems. Unlike traditional curricula, which often…
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump appeared in court on Monday.
