WHO WE ARE
We exist to inspire young African students to be globally competitive through alternative education pathways, creating a pipeline of highly-skilled individuals equipped with relevant global-level skills to drive the sustainable growth and development of their local economies.
WHY EMPIRAS?
Dedicated Consultation Team
Preparation for University
Accurate Curriculum Matching
20+ Global Networks
Our Mission
Our mission is to utilise technical platforms to empower students to excel academically, explore international opportunities, and reach their full potential in a globalised world
Our Vision
To be the leading catalyst of educational empowerment of youth in South Africa and on the continent
MEET OUR TEAM
Ms Gugu Ntuli, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Gugu has over 27 years of corporate experience with nearly 15 of those at C-suite level. With an MBA from the UK, a B. Bus (International Business) from Australia and a Diploma from Sorbonne University in Paris, Gugu possesses a unique understanding of studying abroad as an African student. Apart from her higher education experience at Warrick, Loughborough, QUT, Stellenbosch and Coventry Universities, Gugu has also supported families to homeschool their children, having successfully homeschooled her own daughter. As a prolific marketing and communications leader in broadcasting, finance, retail, sport, mining and media sectors, Gugu is a seasoned business leader with a superior cultural quotient, and language aptitude.
Ms Lungile 'Lulu' Ntuli
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
​Lungile holds an Associate of Arts degree in CS Engineering from Hillsborough Community College in Florida, USA, as well as a BSc in Computer Science from Grambling State University in Louisiana, USA. She is currently pursuing her MSc at Georgia Institute of Technology. She worked as a software developer for a French technology company while co-founding Empiras Global Academy and studying. As an MIT/Harvard Axim Collaborative Fellow, founding member of Women in Technology at university, AT&T Aspire Fellow, and recipient of multiple scholarships and certifications, Lungile brings valuable technical skills and global perspectives to her role as our Chief Technical Officer.
