Before the African National Congress came into power under Nelson Mandela in 1994, South Africa’s national holidays meant little to South Africans other than a day off work for some. But that all changed under Mandela when these holidays were altered to commemorate days that South Africans would equate with. The new national day’s off…
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,…
There have been dramatic changes in the African health system over recent decades. Massive reductions in maternal mortality have been achieved and greatly escalated malaria control activities have been implemented since the turn of the century. However, the average life expectancy of just fifty-one years in men and fifty-four years in women highlights the desperate…
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…
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…
Press release for website relaunch There are exceptional times ahead for the people of Africa, whatever their age, as easy access to edtech is coming their way in October. The ability to find the right online courses will become a whole lot easier with the relaunch of www.apps-for-learning.com , with its new layout and optimized…
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…
