Six years later and the country’s regular rolling blackouts, known locally as load-shedding, have been affecting learners everywhere. They often have to do their homework or study for exams in poor light, and they can’t charge their devices to access information online.
At NTT DATA, we believe that innovation in both education and technology is crucial to building a connected future that benefits people, communities and the planet. As part of our corporate social responsibility, we work with our partners to create digital solutions that tackle social and environmental issues across sectors.
To address the impact of the power problem on young learners, we’ve teamed up with Ked-Liphi, a small, Botswana-based technology enterprise specializing in innovative electronic engineering that was founded by Kedumetse Liphi, an award-winning young entrepreneur.