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Grants are one of the most powerful levers for expanding education technology (EdTech) access in South Africa—especially where device affordability, connectivity costs, and implementation capacity create structural gaps. While EdTech procurement and sustainable funding are often discussed at boardroom level, grant funding frequently determines whether schools and districts can even begin adoption, and how quickly … Read more

Introducing education technology (EdTech) in South African classrooms is not only a technical project—it’s a people-centred change initiative. Teachers, learners, school leadership, governing bodies, and district officials all experience EdTech as a shift in routines, expectations, and workload. When change is managed well, EdTech becomes a sustainable improvement to teaching and learning rather than a … Read more

Measuring return on investment (ROI) for education technology (EdTech) in South Africa is not just an accounting exercise—it’s a decision-making tool that protects learners, informs procurement, and helps schools and provinces scale what works. The challenge is that EdTech benefits are often educational, operational, and social rather than purely financial, and those benefits take time … Read more

A successful Education Technology (EdTech) rollout is more than buying devices or signing a contract. In South Africa, it requires careful planning across procurement, funding, infrastructure, teacher capacity, and ongoing measurement—all shaped by local realities such as connectivity gaps, maintenance constraints, and diverse classroom contexts. Done well, EdTech can strengthen learning outcomes, improve access, and … Read more

South African education institutions are increasingly adopting education technology (EdTech) to improve teaching and learning, strengthen assessment, and expand access. However, EdTech procurement is rarely straightforward: requirements shift, budgets tighten, suppliers vary in capability, and implementation realities often collide with contract promises. This guide provides an exhaustive, practical deep-dive into the most common procurement challenges … Read more

Signing an education technology (EdTech) contract can feel urgent—especially when timelines are tight, budgets are constrained, and schools or districts need visible impact quickly. But in South Africa, procurement complexity, connectivity gaps, content licensing issues, and sustainability risks can turn a “simple” purchase into a long-term operational burden. Before you sign, you need clarity on … Read more

Budgeting for education technology (EdTech) procurement in South Africa is more than comparing device prices or choosing a learning platform. The real cost drivers sit in the “middle and back end” of implementation: connectivity, onboarding, teacher support, cybersecurity, maintenance, repairs, content moderation, licensing, and change management. If you budget only for the initial purchase, you’ll … Read more

Choosing an education technology (EdTech) vendor is one of the most consequential procurement decisions a school—or a district, circuit, or provincial program—can make. The goal isn’t only to buy devices or software. It’s to secure learning impact, value for money, reliable support, and responsible data handling for learners and educators. This guide is written for … Read more

Education technology (EdTech) projects can transform learning outcomes, improve teacher productivity, and expand access—especially in under-resourced communities across South Africa. But turning an EdTech idea into a working, scalable solution requires more than product development. It requires procurement readiness, funding strategy, implementation capacity, and evidence-based measurement. This guide provides a deep dive into funding options … Read more

South African universities face a familiar mix of challenges: rising demand for access, constrained budgets, uneven connectivity, rapidly changing student expectations, and the operational complexity of delivering education at scale. The good news is that digital campus services—when designed for local realities—can reduce friction, improve decision-making, and strengthen teaching and learning outcomes. This article deep-dives … Read more