Disrupt Africa has released the third – and last – episode of its three-part podcast series zeroing in on the state of Africa\u2019s ed-tech space, looking at trends, opportunities and challenges within the vital sector.<\/b><\/p>\n

Disrupt Podcast<\/span><\/a> has released a number of focused series in the last couple of years, including ones on <\/span>venture capital<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>e-commerce<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>fintech<\/span><\/a>, while it also produces the regular <\/span>\u201cThe month in VC\u201d series<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Its latest focus is on ed-tech in Africa, looking at the startups that are making waves in the space, what they have achieved so far, and what opportunities and challenges they face going forward. The series is released in partnership with <\/span>eLearnAfrica<\/span><\/a>, a pioneering force in the field of digital education, elevating the discourse on accessible and collaborative education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The series<\/span><\/a> looks at how innovation in education is so pivotal on the continent, and discusses initiatives and funders that are backing the development of Africa\u2019s ed-tech ecosystem. <\/span>Episode one<\/span><\/a> digs into the scope of Africa\u2019s educational challenges, and how ed-tech startups are working to address them.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are delighted to join forces with Disrupt Africa, a pioneering force in Africa dedicated to disseminating valuable information within the startup community,\u201d said Brook Negussie, founder and CEO of eLearn Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe ed-tech space in Africa is one of the most vital, yet least supported, on the continent, so we thought it was important to draw attention to the serious potential the area, and how we can better drive growth for startups operating in it,\u201d said Gabriella Mulligan, co-founder of Disrupt Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n

About Disrupt Africa<\/b><\/p>\n

Disrupt Africa<\/span><\/a> is the one-stop-shop for all news, information and commentary pertaining to the continent\u2019s tech startup \u2013 and investment \u2013 ecosystem. With journalists roaming the continent to find, meet, and interview the most innovative and disruptive tech startups, Disrupt Africa is a true showcase of Africa\u2019s most promising businesses and business ideas. Its research arm releases in-depth reports on various aspects of the African tech startup ecosystem, and Disrupt Podcast is one of the leading Africa-focused business podcasts on the continent.<\/span><\/p>\n

About eLearnAfrica<\/b><\/p>\n

eLearnAfricaLMS<\/span><\/a> is a pioneering force in the field of digital education, elevating the discourse on accessible and collaborative education. Its commitment to providing a transformative learning experience has made this platform a leader in progressive learning management systems (LMS). The purpose of this bio is to highlight the key features of eLearnAfricaLMS, emphasising its influence on students, universities, degree development, the facilitation of unprecedented academic collaboration and technological advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n