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Mwabu concludes deal to boost learning in Africa

Johannesburg, 18 Aug 2017

Educational technology company Mwabu has secured 100% funding in a Series B investment round from the ELMA Group of Foundations.

Mwabu focuses on improving the educational space in Africa through curriculum-focused content for teachers and pupils via its e-learning tablet. It also provides focused educator support and training through the Mwabu Academy.

The company did not disclose how much money was raised in the latest funding round but says it will expand its education solutions and academy services, and increase the number of languages into which its content is translated.

Justin Reilly, CEO of Mwabu, says: "We are delighted to announce this significant step forward in our plans for growth. Through this investment, we will be able to extend the educational possibilities for millions of African learners."

Mwabu was recently introduced in the South African education sector at four schools in KwaZulu-Natal.

In SA, content is currently produced in English, but plans are under way to introduce multi-language content, including Zulu and possibly Afrikaans.

Mwabu has also been introduced in Zambia, Kenya and Tanzania, with plans to expand to other African countries.

Heather Sherwin, director of Impact Investments for Elma Philanthropies, says: "Education technology is an important tool in helping to achieve greater literacy and numeracy outcomes in schools, especially if it's customised to accommodate local linguistic, cultural and contextual requirements."

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