This paper reports on a survey of 147 eLearning practitioners from 34 countries in Africa. It considers practitioner perspective regarding current challenges, priorities for action and the role of donors within the eLearning arena. It then focuses on the vital place of monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment, giving recommendations for effective progress. The paper concludes by identifying sustained teacher training and infrastructural provision as significant recurring themes within development of eLearning in Africa and offers six themes for reflection and future research.