Be Part of the Digital Transformation

Purchase a Mwabu solution for your school to improve teaching and increase attendance.

An Affordable and Scalable Solution

Choose the hardware you can afford. With a shared projector and teacher devices recommended as minimum, you can improve learning outcomes with Mwabu. You can add devices at any time.

  • Battery operated projectors for approx. $475 (~K12,308), models vary

  • Teacher devices pre-loaded with Mwabu Learn from $147 (~K3,749)

  • Teachers can purchase own devices through a PSMF loan

  • Learner devices pre-loaded with Mwabu Learn from $137 (~K3,509)

  • Bulk discounts offered

  • Complete offline solutions through addition of a micro-server

  • Power and connectivity solutions available

Mwabu Content is Designed for Use in Africa

  • Meets teaching and learning needs

  • Captures learners’ attention

  • Relevant images and examples

  • Available offline

Support Teachers to Improve Learning Outcomes

  • Simplify lesson planning

  • Give teachers access to over 3,500 lesson plans

  • Initial product training

  • “How to” support guides

  • Refresher training

  • Innovative teaching strategies

  • Refine classroom management techniques

  • Facilitated micro-financing to purchase personal devices

Data Capture and Reporting

Make data-driven decisions with information about:

  • Device usage

  • Lessons accessed

  • Time spent on lessons

  • Quiz results

Improve School Infrastructure

  • Mwabu solutions work online and offline

  • Customise a package to meet your needs

  • Phones and/or tablets

  • Micro-server (offline data capture)

  • Solar charging

  • Internet access

  • "Parents with children in other nearby schools are thinking of bringing their children to our school just because our school is using these Mwabu tablets. Very often, we receive requests for transfers but we can't accommodate everyone. I wish this programme was given to other schools too because I know that most schools don't have enough textbooks and would benefit from Mwabu."

    Mrs Matanda Mwila, Grade 1 teacher at Lukulu Basic School

  • “With the support from Lusaka, we have been able to serve our students better than ever.”

    Alonzo F., School Principalere

  • "The learner resources are outstanding. The topics and lessons are excellent, and activities are very relevant. It is child friendly and learners as well as teachers will love it!"

    Lineo Nxmoso, Community Engagement Officer, Facilitator, Mentor, Teacher and Leader

  • "Things changed when Mwabu was introduced, in the sense that the tablets cover all the subjects, including those in which we don't have materials. Now I can say we have enough resources. We even have some things we thought we would never have. Learning has become much more interesting."

    Mr Simbali Liseke, Head Teacher at Kandala Community School

Always Innovating!

Mwabu was the first organisation in Zambia to offer localised digital educational content. We continue to build solutions that meet the needs of the African market.

Are you interested in a Mwabu solution for your school?

Or would your organisation like to positively impact learning outcomes by sponsoring a school?

Get in touch today!

Mwabu news

News
Mwabu rolls out to Amos Youth Centre
Mwabu rolls out to Amos Youth Centre

Mwabu recently trained the teachers at The African Education Programme’s flagship Learning and Leadership Centre - Amos Youth Centre.

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Survey shows teachers want tech
Survey shows teachers want tech

In a recent pilot of our survey tool, focused on foundational learning, we collected data on the availability of teaching and learning resources, teachers’ training and support needs, availability of technology (smartphones, tablets, computers) as well teachers’ beliefs and willingness relating to technology use in the classroom. 

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Time + Tide Report on Fantastic Learner Progress
Time + Tide Report on Fantastic Learner Progress

Mwabu congratulates the Time + Tide Foundation Girls Club for the fantastic improvements they have achieved in their Girls Club literacy programme in Liuwa Plain.  

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Mwabu Visits Project Luangwa
Mwabu Visits Project Luangwa

The Mwabu project team recently carried out a field visit to Project Luangwa. Project Luangwa is based in Mfwue, just outside the South Luangwa National Park, Eastern Province, Zambia. Mwabu works in partnership with Project Luangwa to support their Digital Learning programme (DigiLearn), currently running in five primary schools (Chiwawatala, Uyoba, Mfuwe, Katapila, Kapita) in the area.

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Mwabu Partners with EIRWA
Mwabu Partners with EIRWA

Mwabu has partnered with the Empowerment Initiative for Rural Women and Adolescents (EIRWA), to supply tablets and Mwabu Learn e-learning content and lesson plans for EIRWAs ‘Girl’s Can’ project. EIRWA is based in Rufunsa, approximately 160 km east of Lusaka, and is dedicated to empowering women and adolescents in rural communities through a comprehensive approach encompassing education, health, economic opportunities, and advocacy. 

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Topic Assessments Now Available on Mwabu Learn!
Topic Assessments Now Available on Mwabu Learn!

Mwabu recently added topic assessments to English Language, Mathematics and Science for grades 4 to 7. When learner(s) have finished working through a topic, they can now test their knowledge in the assessment section for each of the subjects and grades.  

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CEO Attends Trade Investment Roundtable at State House
CEO Attends Trade Investment Roundtable at State House

Ian McFadyen, the CEO of Mwabu, attended a State House trade investment round table on 21st March 2023. The delegation, led by Karen Taylor of Invest Africa, compromised nine companies representing the Energy, Mining, Education, Infrastructure and Logistics sectors, among others. Zambia’s business-friendly environment and stable governance generated much investor interest.

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Mwabu wins Edutech Company of the Year!
Mwabu wins Edutech Company of the Year!

Mwabu is pleased to share that we were an award winner at the Techtrends Zambia Awards ceremony for the Year 2022.

Techtrends Zambia, a leading technology media platform, hosted its third edition of the Techtrends Zambia Zambia Awards. The awards celebrate noteworthy innovations that further business and information technology.

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Mwabu at Innovation Africa 2022 Ministerial Summit
Mwabu at Innovation Africa 2022 Ministerial Summit

Mwabu was honoured to have been part of the official opening of the 10th edition of the Innovation Africa 2022 Ministerial Summit. The summit was officially opened by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema on 16th November 2022. The three-day summit hosted over 300 delegates from across Africa and other parts of the world, the first of its kind in Zambia.

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Mwabu participates in the annual Elephant Charge
Mwabu participates in the annual Elephant Charge

Mwabu sponsored a team for the first time and acquitted themselves well as ‘newbies’, completing the course in one of the quickest times and raising over $5,000 for conservation in the process.

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iSchool rebrands as Mwabu
iSchool rebrands as Mwabu

Following a period of substantial investment in its educational content and platform, iSchool Zambia has rebranded as ‘Mwabu’ in order to align the Zambian business with its international sister companies. The rebrand provides the opportunity to present Mwabu as a single international organisation with a world-class product line, strong Zambian and international teams and a range of high-quality digital services for pupils and teachers.   

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Transforming rural communities through digital innovation
Transforming rural communities through digital innovation

The N50 Project has released a white paper "Digital Adoption: A model for capacity and sustainability in digitally marginalized communities."

This project will, in Luumbo (Gwembe district), deliver Mwabu's customised e-learning platform and interactive learning resources, in addition to lesson plans and teaching videos. It will also offer access to telemedicine as well as agricultural, financial and business data. 

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First lessons with Mwabu Learn begin at N50 project in Luumbo
First lessons with Mwabu Learn begin at N50 project in Luumbo

Mwabu partnership with N50 project in Luumbo launches with device deployment and training.

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New DigiTruck bringing e-learning to rural schools
New DigiTruck bringing e-learning to rural schools

Project Luangwa are bringing our interactive learning resources to pupils in the South Luangwa Valley in a new container classroom.

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Mwabu Learn launch! New app with interactive learning for primary subjects
Mwabu Learn launch! New app with interactive learning for primary subjects

Mwabu Learn: Interactive e-learning for English, Maths and Science now available online and via mobile app on Google Play

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SCCI Zambia seed industry personnel online training
SCCI Zambia seed industry personnel online training
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Updated e-learning for Paediatric HIV healthcare
Updated e-learning for Paediatric HIV healthcare

By its nature medical knowledge and treatment are constantly being improved, and one of the great benefits of e-learning is it can be updated with the latest approaches. 

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Team building trip
Team building trip

Members of staff recently attended a team building trip to Lotri Bay, set on the shores of Lake Kariba. As well as business discussions, the team enjoyed mountain hiking, game viewing and sunset cruises!

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N50 Project - Digital Inclusion for the Next 50%
N50 Project - Digital Inclusion for the Next 50%
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iLearnabout makes great progress as pilot begins
iLearnabout makes great progress as pilot begins

iLearnabout aims to provide teachers and learners across Sub-Saharan Africa with digital resources on environmental conservation challenges and solutions.

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Positive feedback from YWCA pilot of e-learning with adolescent girls
Positive feedback from YWCA pilot of e-learning with adolescent girls

As phase one of our work with YWCA begins, we are proud to be hearing such positive feedback from the initial pilot of our e-learning materials. The experience was overwhelmingly positive; pictures and illustrations made the material easy to follow, and participants particularly appreciated the quiz. 

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New project with Young Women’s Christian Association of Zambia
New project with Young Women’s Christian Association of Zambia

Mwabu are pleased to announce we have begun working with the Young Women’s Christian Association of Zambia (YWCA) to introduce e-learning as an element of their training for adolescents in reproductive health, life skills and financial literacy.

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First e-learning unit for seed inspector course well received
First e-learning unit for seed inspector course well received

Mwabu has completed the first e-learning unit for the seed inspector course, developed with SCCI in partnership with Catholic Relief Services.

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Introducing Mwabu Learn
Introducing Mwabu Learn

The pilot of Mwabu Learn is now live! For the first time, teachers, parents and learners can use our interactive learning resources online. 

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Mwabu enters the winning bid to Catholic Relief Services
Mwabu enters the winning bid to Catholic Relief Services
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New report finds Mwabu has a positive effects on learning outcomes
New report finds Mwabu has a positive effects on learning outcomes

A new report from American Institutes for Research shows the positive effects on learning outcomes of the use of Mwabu learning resources as implemented by our partners Impact Network.

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New environmental education initiative gaining support
New environmental education initiative gaining support

Mwabu is proud to support iLearnabout, by contributing to the design and testing of early content, which is aligned to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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Digital learning resources now available to download
Digital learning resources now available to download

Our interactive e-learning resources and lesson plans are now available for teachers and parents in any country to download and use on their own device.

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Coming soon: e-learning available to download internationally
Coming soon: e-learning available to download internationally

In response to the increased demand for e-learning due to school closures and the impact of Covid-19, we have been working hard to bring our educational resources to even more learners.

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Mwabu launches in South Africa
Mwabu launches in South Africa
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