The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) attends the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) 2026 Conference The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) CEO, Ms Confidence Dikgole and staff were proud to join regional leaders in assessment at the 15th Southern African Association for Educational Assessment (SAAEA) Conference, hosted by the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL) in Maseru from 15–18 June 2026. Under the theme, “Advancing Responsive Ed

The 2026 IEB–TechWays National AI Hackathon showed over 100 schools across Southern Africa expressing interest in engaging with one of the most defining technologies of our time. This initiative reflects a fundamental shift in education: learners are moving beyond using technology to applying it with purpose. Across age groups, learner teams from Grades 6 – 12 translated conceptual understanding into practical AI-enabled solutions addressing real-world challenges such as fr

The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) recently bid a heartfelt farewell to two exceptional members of its Board, Professor Crain Soudien and Ms Meg Pahad, whose decades of service have left an indelible mark on the organisation and the broader education landscape. Having joined the IEB Board in 2000, Professor Soudien served in various roles, including as Chairperson of the Board, the role he occupied until he retired at the end of February 2026. He served with distincti