The “funding winter” afflicting African tech startups, as well as those across the rest of the world, shows no sign…
Author: Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson
Passionate about the vibrant tech startups scene in Africa, Tom can usually be found sniffing out the continent's most exciting new companies and entrepreneurs, funding rounds and any other developments within the growing ecosystem.
Kenyan electric bus solutions startup BasiGo has secured US$3 million worth of equity funding from CFAO Group to scale up…
African video streaming platform StarNews Mobile and the Global Black Economic Forum (GBEF) have announced a call for applications for…
Nigeria’s Jump n Pass is revolutionising the retail experience via its mobile self-checkout platform that allows customers to scan items…
South African breakdown management startup RNR has raised ZAR12 million (US$640,000) in funding to grow its team and further scale…
AfriLabs and the African Union (AU) have launched the second edition of the AU Tech Fellowship initiative, which builds upon…
Senegal’s Kori Tech has developed KoriPass, an e-wallet linked to physical payment accessories like bracelets, stickers, or keychains, to help…
Egyptian startup Sprints, an AI-powered ed-tech venture that claims to be “redefining education for the future”, has raised a US$3…
The latest edition of the eLearning Africa conference and exhibition will take place from May 29-31 in Kigali, Rwanda. Every…
Leatherback, a global banking service provider founded by Nigerian Ibrahim Ibitade, is removing geographical restrictions for individuals and businesses by…