OUR HISTORY
From a Teacher Community to
From a Teacher Community to
Zambia's Education Technology Partner
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2018
The Teacher's Village launches
A digital community and learning platform for Zambian educators: mobile, off-grid and web technologies that distribute educational materials, support teacher growth and offer remote tutoring. -
2019
MEM Edtech Solutions is founded
Born from classroom experience in rural Western Province, MEM began with one guiding question: does this actually solve a problem for a real person, in the environment where they live and work? -
2020
Injini Zambian EdTech Sprint Week
Selected to participate in Injini's Zambian EdTech Sprint Week, run in partnership with BongoHive, sharpening the platform's relevance for Zambian classrooms. -
2021
Full company registration
MEM Edtech Solutions & Consultancy is formally registered in Lusaka, expanding into consultancy, teacher training and digital transformation. -
2022
Injini recognition and growth
Selected among 10 African startups for the Injini Virtual EdTech Bootcamp and won the R5,000 cash prize at the Injini Virtual Pitch Event, with Injini reporting 800+ users on the platform. -
2025
MIT Solve Global Learning Challenge
The Teacher's Village was submitted to the MIT Solve 2025 Global Learning Challenge, taking the Zambian model of AI-driven learning and offline Smart Solar Media Units to a global stage. -
Today
Building the AI-native education ecosystem
Developing Teacher T, our AI lesson-planning companion aligned to the Zambian curriculum, expanding Smart Solar Media Units for schools beyond the grid, and deepening recognised CPD work through rural pilots like Sitangamanyanga Primary School.
