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A look at where Katanga stands in 2026 — student records, enrollment, attendance, grading, billing, roles and campuses — and what we are focused on next.
A practical checklist for Zambian schools comparing school management software — what to test, what to ask, and which features matter most.
Katanga is built in Zambia, for Zambian schools — around local terms, ZMW school fees, and the reality of moving from paper and spreadsheets to digital records.
A student's record should grow with them — from application through enrollment, classes, results and billing, to graduation and alumni history.
A school management system should keep one reliable student record and build administration around it — records, enrollment, attendance, grading, fees and roles.
Fee tracking fails when the invoice lives in one book and the payment in another. Connecting billing to the student record keeps every account visible.
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Katanga in 2026: What We've Built and Where We're Going
A look at where Katanga stands in 2026 — student records, enrollment, attendance, grading, billing, roles and campuses — and what we are focused on next.
How to Choose a School Management System in Zambia
A practical checklist for Zambian schools comparing school management software — what to test, what to ask, and which features matter most.
Building Katanga for Zambian Schools
Katanga is built in Zambia, for Zambian schools — around local terms, ZMW school fees, and the reality of moving from paper and spreadsheets to digital records.
Managing the Student Journey: From Admission to Graduation
A student's record should grow with them — from application through enrollment, classes, results and billing, to graduation and alumni history.
What Should a School Management System Actually Do?
A school management system should keep one reliable student record and build administration around it — records, enrollment, attendance, grading, fees and roles.
Making School Fee Management Easier
Fee tracking fails when the invoice lives in one book and the payment in another. Connecting billing to the student record keeps every account visible.
Simplifying Assessments and Grading for Schools
When marks live in teachers' mark books and separate spreadsheets, reporting takes days. Connecting assessments to the student record changes the workflow.
A Better Way to Manage Student Attendance
Paper registers work until someone asks a question they cannot answer. Digital attendance keeps history, exposes patterns, and reaches the staff who need it.
Why Schools Are Moving Beyond Spreadsheets for Student Records
Spreadsheets are a reasonable starting point for school records, but they strain as a school grows. Here is what changes when student records are structured.
Introducing Katanga: A Modern Approach to School Management
Katanga is a school management system in Zambia that brings student records, attendance, grading and school fees into one structured platform.