ITWebR172m digital education deal gets shareholder nod
The sale of Generation Education to an Old Mutual-managed fund follows weaker growth and a decline in the school group’s valuation.
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BizcommunityPreparing South Africa's healthcare workforce for a digital future
Technology is fundamentally reshaping healthcare, accelerating the shift towards digital innovation, patient-centred care and increasingly complex medical systems. Countries that fail to recognise and respond to this transformation risk falling behind. As healthcare evolves, tertiary education…
ITWebCreating tomorrow through education in Gauteng
Mint Group reflects on the power of digital innovation to strengthen public services and improve access to education for citizens across Gauteng.
BusinessTechBusiness Talk – GIFS CEO Kershen Pillay on how new technology is transforming South African education
Kershen Pillay is the CEO of the Graduate Institute of Financial Sciences (GIFS) and one of South Africa’s youngest leaders in education.
Farmer's WeeklyRoyal Show Technology Hub connects research with practical farming solutions
The Technology & Education Hub at the 2026 Royal Agricultural Show brought researchers, farmers and technology specialists together to explore practical agricultural solutions. One presentation highlighted how assisted reproductive technologies could help communal livestock farmers improve herd…
The CitizenUAE pledges $1 billion at the G20 Summit to enhance AI in Africa
The investment would enhance AI technology in areas such as education, healthcare, and climate.
Disrupt AfricaEgyptian online tutoring startup Orcas acquired by Kuwaiti ed-tech firm Baims
Egyptian online tutoring startup Orcas has been acquired by Baims, a leading Kuwaiti ed-tech company, in a strategic move to help the latter capture the flourishing US$100 billion education market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Founded by Hossam Taher and Amira El Gharib, Orcas is a…