Investing Early: Reflections on the 2026 State of the Nation Address

Investing Early: Reflections on the 2026 State of the Nation Address

by Innovation Edge | Feb 16, 2026 | News

In the 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed government’s commitment to ensuring that every child in South Africa has access to quality early childhood development (ECD) services. The message was clear: investing in children under five...
Innovation Edge Joins Forces with Key Partners to Empower 300 Young Doctors and Improve Primary Healthcare Access in South Africa

Innovation Edge Joins Forces with Key Partners to Empower 300 Young Doctors and Improve Primary Healthcare Access in South Africa

by Innovation Edge | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog, News

Cape Town, South Africa – Innovation Edge is excited to announce a joint initiative with Reconstructed Living Labs NPC (RLabs) and Innov8 Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd. The Hlola EmpowerCare Initiative is funded by the National Pathway Management Network (NPMN) Innovation...
New Partnership to Improve Professional Support for Early Learning Practitioners

New Partnership to Improve Professional Support for Early Learning Practitioners

by Innovation Edge | Apr 16, 2025 | Blog, News

Investing in early learning practitioners is an investment in the quality of education that children receive during their critical developmental years. This commitment drives our latest partnership with Ubuntu Education, an organisation committed to enhancing the...
A Historic Investment in South Africa’s ECD, A Step Towards an Equitable Future

A Historic Investment in South Africa’s ECD, A Step Towards an Equitable Future

by Innovation Edge | Mar 19, 2025 | News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the urgent need for universal access to Early Childhood Development (ECD), emphasising that every child in South Africa deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive by the age of five. Speaking at the opening of the Bana...
President Ramaphosa highlights focus on ECD in 2024 SONA

President Ramaphosa highlights focus on ECD in 2024 SONA

by Innovation Edge | Feb 9, 2024 | News

In his 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa stated, “Over the next five years, we will direct our efforts towards expanding access to early childhood development (ECD) and enhancing early grade reading…”. The President has...
An innovative tool for monitoring and tracking impact in ECD and other sectors

An innovative tool for monitoring and tracking impact in ECD and other sectors

by Innovation Edge | Oct 11, 2023 | News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cape Town, 11 October – TeamPact, a digital tool developed by Waves for Change, is revolutionising the way funders, foundations, and NGOs in various sectors, including Early Childhood Development (ECD), monitor and track attendance in their...
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