Read the short version of what Mwabu is all about below, or browse through our ‘About us’ brochure.
History of Mwabu
About Us
Mwabu is a technology-based education solutions provider that trains and supports teachers and learners in African primary schools
We work in the most challenging of rural areas, providing appropriate technology and innovative solutions to improve learning outcomes
We believe affordable solutions and effective data collection and analysis are essential to drive change for lasting improvements
Mwabu’s interactive learner content and teacher lesson plans became available in 2014, since when we have sold almost 50,000 licences
We also develop digital training solutions across other sectors for any age group
Our Story
We were the earliest developer and deployer of primary school digital educational content in Zambia
Mwabu’s interactive learner content and teacher lesson plans became available in 2014
We have sold almost 50,000 content licences
We work with subject matter experts to develop e-learning for any sector and age group
In 2020 our content was updated and rebuilt to make it easier to distribute and reorganise
In 2022 iSchool rebranded to Mwabu Education Zambia
Our services include teacher training and support, data analytics, surveys, attendance, hardware provision, connectivity and power solutions
Pipeline projects include a cost-efficient quick digital assessment solution, early childhood content, focussed literacy and numeracy offerings
Who we work with
Our Aims
Improve educational outcomes
Continuously make our solutions more affordable and effective
Support teachers to benefit from advances in technology
Collect good quality data to inform decisions
Provide access to good quality interactive resources and lesson plans
Integrate other products and services such as assessments, attendance recording, teacher mentoring and communications
Overcome the multiple challenges to deploying technology into rural primary schools
Our Approach
Offer tools and training suitable for large class sizes and low resource settings
Provide support for existing teaching systems
Match device deployment to school budgets
Shared battery operated projectors to enhance use of content on a limited budget
Shared tablets on a rotational model where possible
Provide high quality curriculum-compatible content and matching lesson plans
Purposefully design custom content to match target audience needs
Collaborate with subject matter experts
All our content is user-friendly and engaging digital courses
Our solutions are always as cost-efficient as possible
Our Operational Model
Investment-funded for-profit business
Low operational costs
Provision of affordable solutions that improve learning outcomes
Lusaka team, supported by remote international staff
Reliable pool of contractors to extend capacity as needed