MTN South Sudan has launched a zero-rated e-learning platform, Junub Academy, aimed at expanding access to digital education across the country.
The initiative is intended to support teaching and learning in South Sudan, where access to education resources remains uneven due to infrastructure and historical disruption.
MTN South Sudan has partnered with the Ministry of General Education and Instruction and non-profit Educare South Sudan to deploy the platform.
Junub Academy provides video-based lessons and interactive learning material covering core school subjects. The app, available on Google Play, allows users to download content for offline use.
Students and teachers can access the platform using an MTN SIM card without incurring data charges.
MTN South Sudan said the platform is designed to support wider access to education and improve learning delivery through digital tools.
Mapula Bodibe, chief executive officer of MTN South Sudan, said the zero-rated access removes data costs for users on the network. She was speaking at the launch in Juba.
The company said the platform could support improvements in learning outcomes and help align education delivery with regional standards.
The initiative is also intended to address teacher shortages and extend access to learning in remote areas. It may also be used to support continuity of learning during disruptions such as conflict or climate-related events.
MTN South Sudan has more than 2.5 million subscribers, representing about 60% market share, according to the company.
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