NOVAR app is a social learning platform for learners across Africa. It brings together two ways to learn: a social feed where top creators upload and share learning content, and curriculum-aligned lessons developed by NOVAR and trusted partner organisations. Together they tackle educational inequality and the psychosocial challenges learners face.
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Forbes Africa · 13 May 2025
Meet the founders of a village-born app that could educate a continent
Read moreDiscover the powerful features that make NOVAR app an exceptional learning platform
Amelia Beattie is the original believer in NOVAR's founders, Shibambu Marvel and Malungelo Mathonsi supporting them when they were building the app from a small room in Gumbani Village and on the edge of shutting down.
She played a pivotal role in securing a R1 million investment from Liberty through the #DriveHope initiative, publicly championing NOVAR as African-born, future-facing, and preparing youth for tomorrow's economy.
Amelia aligned NOVAR with Liberty's vision that education is the most powerful driver of long-term economic freedom, and she and her team have continued to guide, guard, and journey with NOVAR, helping transform a village-built idea into a continent-shaping movement.
Liberty Group is a steadfast partner in NOVAR's journey, providing far more than financial support. Through its #DriveHope initiative, Liberty pledged R1 million to scale operations and keep education free for learners, while connecting the founders to mentors, SME coaches, and professional resources. They provided office space at Braamfontein and brand-new equipment, giving NOVAR the tools to innovate and grow. Liberty champions the app as a perfect match for its education-driven impact strategy, committing to a long-term partnership that guides, empowers, and strengthens NOVAR as it transforms education across South Africa.
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