The World Bank recently released a study report with findings that the cost of remitting cash to African nations is higher compared to other continents all over the world. The report indicates that for every 200 dollars sent to Africa, a charge of 12% as remittance fee is imposed. Inward and Outward Remittances Since the…
Africa is a developing continent with numerous natural resources. Even with this, there is a great emphasis to use renewable resources more than the non-renewable ones. That is why all African countries are focused on implementing sustainable development goals just like the rest of the world. As much as African countries are at different levels…
When it comes to getting a pardon, Canada is way different than other countries. As so, it comes with its rules and regulations for when it comes to getting a pardon. In Canada, it is possible to get a pardon if you fulfill some requirements and if your case falls under some specific rules. A…
Opportunities Arising from Increases In Affordable Internet Access For many people Africa is known for the poverty of the people, the high illiteracy rates, a lack of economical growth, civil wars, etc. But Africa has the youngest population of all continents, as ambitious as the others. Let’s talk about edtech in Africa. Edtech (e-learning, m-learning,…
A new educational frontier for Africa EdTech is the use of digital education technology to facilitate teaching and learning. It’s a rapidly expanding sector with enormous potential. Providers around the world are now incorporating education technology into their delivery strategies. The development of mobile technology such as tablets and smartphones offers great opportunities for anywhere,…
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Answer to Higher Education Bill Gates wrote in his 2015 letter to his foundation, that soon, world class education will just be several computer taps away, regardless of where anyone lives. The great news is that online education and e-learning has the power to knock down the geographical barriers to close the skill…
Medical education in Africa has significantly evolved over the years. From the time when there were only 5 medical schools in the region, to the expansion era after African countries achieved independence and now when the medical education structure is making efforts in providing mhealth programmes for students. Online courses have great potential of improving…
Today, new technologies including information communication technology (ICT) and e-learning have become the driving force in the education sector in Kenya. E-learning is very important in helping people to access education easily. It allows learners to carry out their daily activities and learn at the same time. In the modern world, lifelong learning is becoming…
Few years back, agriculture was not so much of a hot topic in the Ghanaian media. Of late, however, it seems to be at the top list of media talks. The agriculture sector needs young people, political leaders and almost ‘everyone’ cry out!  This is an indication of how urgent the need has become for…
More and more learners are turning to online courses that enable them to participate in primary, secondary and tertiary education over the web and at a distance from campus. Debates rage over how best to implement e-learning, particularly in regions such as Sub-Sahara Africa which are ripe for educational reform. In this article, I explain…
