The Marking App Africa

What is Kukhanya by The Marking App Africa? In 30 seconds. themarkingapp.co.za This clip is curtesy of the @SABFoundationsa

We are proud to share that our Founder, @KabeloMahlobog1, has been named a winner at the CIPC IP Youth Awards 2026 in the MSME Innovation Excellence category. This recognition affirms our mission to build impactful, African-led solutions that address real challenges in education

Celebrating South Africa’s Future Gold Standard. Congratulations to the winners of the CIPC IP Youth Awards 2026, bold thinkers turning ideas into impact. > Thapelo Tlailana – Innovation for Sustainable Impact > Nondumiso Nkosi – Women Shaping IP > Kabelo Mahlobogwane – MSME’s Innovation Excellence > Sinawo Siqebengu – Fight Against Counterfeit Goods & Waste Solutions > Sbusiso Manqa – Creative IP Excellence #CIPCIPYouthAwards #FutureGoldStandard #YouthInnovation #IPMatters

February this year, our Founder, alongside our Country Lead and the Director of Growth Lab for Africa, had the opportunity to present @TheMarkingApp to the executive leadership of the University of eSwatini, under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Professor Justice Thwala.

We were deeply honoured to have been invited to share our journey with students at #NewYorkUniversity, as part of the Fundamentals of Social Entrepreneurship course, on invitation by Prof. Shalane Yuen. It was a privilege reflecting on the lessons, challenges, and insights from building @TheMarkingApp, and engaging with students on problem discovery, ecosystems, and ideation in real-world social innovation. Grateful for the opportunity to learn and exchange across continents. #SocialEntrepreneurship #EdTech #AfricanInnovation #LearningAcrossBorders #ImpactDriven

We’re honoured to have been part of the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District (North West Department of Education) 2026 Matric and Primary School Excellence Awards. Grateful to be recognised and for the opportunity to continue partnering with the department. Partnerships like these matter

🚀 BIG NEWS: We’ve officially partnered with the University of Eswatini (UNESWA) through its Growth Lab for Africa. This collaboration, signed by our Founder and UNESWA’s Vice-Chancellor, marks an important step in piloting and commercialising The Marking App Africa. 🇿🇦🌍🇸🇿

Back to school, South Africa! 🇿🇦 Wishing all teachers and learners a great start to the academic year. #TheMarkingApp

Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 🎓🇿🇦 Your resilience, discipline, and hard work have brought you to this moment. We celebrate every learner, teacher, and school that made this achievement possible. Wishing you success in the next chapter of your journey.

The Marking App Africa closed off 2025 with a generous grant from the 2025 @TonyElumeluFDN Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme. We’re deeply grateful for this support. Applications are open all 54 countries. 🔗 Apply at: TEFConnect.com #TEF2026 #AfricanEntrepreneurs

Celebrating a year of impact, learning, and innovation. From handwritten scripts to smart feedback — thank you for an incredible year. Wishing our educators, learners, and partners a joyful festive season and a successful New Year ahead.

In November, we had the privilege of participating in a #ScienceForumSouthAfrica side event, hosted by the @TrevorNoahFdn Foundation, alongside fellow education innovators and government partners. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation.

🇿🇦✨Today at the #SouthAfricanScienceForum, we were honoured as the Top 6 tech innovators in SA by @dstigovza, @CSIR, TIA, @TshimologongIT and their partners. This is validation. Moments like these remind us why we continue building with resilience. We move forward stronger.

How can tech unlock every learner’s potential? Join us and our partners at the National Science Forum for a panel on EdTech, collaboration, and future-ready learning. RSVP: form.jotform.com/253073489766572 By 21 Nov. Limited spots.🌻

🌍 Just wrapped up an incredible week of learning and connection at the AI for Education Summit in Nairobi — thanks to an invitation from @AI_for_Educ and the @gatesfoundation. We’re excited to apply the insights & partnerships, as we continue scaling The Marking App Africa. ✨

🎥 In July, the @SABFoundation team visited one of our early pilot schools to capture the story behind us. Later, we were honoured to win 2nd place at the 2025 Social Innovation Awards! 🏆 We’re excited to leverage this support to scale our impact and reach more schools.

We did that! Thank you SAB Foundation for the recognition and support.

🏆✨ We’re thrilled to announce that The Marking App Africa has been awarded a Joint 2nd Place at the 2025 @SABFoundationsa Social Innovation Awards! This recognition is a powerful affirmation of our mission. A huge thank you for believing in African-born innovations.

Top South African Startup in the category of Innovations for Connectivity 2025. #SATechChallenge #G20 #DigitalInnovation

The Marking App Africa was honoured to be named a finalist in the @sabfoundationsa Social Innovation & Disability Empowerment Awards 2025! From video shoots in schools to 3 days of workshops, we experienced an inspiring journey of learning. We are deeply grateful to the SAB.