by TINTSWALO BALOYI
JOHANNESBURG – HONORIS United Universities supports the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance education standards across Africa.
It has enhanced this through supporting AfricaTek 2025, a recent international conference on emerging technologies for developing countries.
Honoris member institution, ESPRIT, held the summit in Tunisia under the theme, “Emerging Technologies: Pathways to Resilience and Growth in Africa.”
The conference served as a platform for exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies can shape inclusive and sustainable development across Africa.
Professor Faouzi Kamoun, Deputy General Manager of ESPRIT School of Business, welcomed collaborations with the Honoris network and beyond.
“Events like these reflect the power of academic partnerships and the vital role of emerging technologies in transforming education systems, especially in emerging markets where innovation can accelerate access, equity, and impact.”
At AfricaTek, a total of 113 research submissions were received and rigorously evaluated through 490 expert reviews.
This process culminated in the acceptance of 69 papers to promote global research.
Honoris is the first and rated largest pan-African private higher education network committed to transforming lives through relevant education.
The continent has lagged in the adoption of AI.
The Mastercard Foundation however notes the African Union (AU) seeks to formalise AI deployment through the Continental Strategy on AI, which has prioritised education.
Additionally, its Digital Education Strategy and Implementation Plan (2023-2028), has established a framework for engagement and acceleration of technologies to align with Africa’s digital education.
