Seedstars World has announced the eight startups that will pitch at its first ever event in Bamako, Mali, with the…
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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.
Ugandan startup MOBFIT has developed what it describes as robust GSM-supported agricultural supply chain software, able to directly connect smallholder…
Levi’s is to host the third edition of its Pioneer Nation Festival in Johannesburg in October, claiming to offer attendees…
MMI Holdings, through its innovation unit Exponential Ventures, has invested in Johannesburg-based digital technology hub Tshimologong Precinct, which launches today.…
Nigerian virtual reality (VR) creation lab Imisi 3D is to hold a Virtual Reality Hackathon in Lagos in October, offering…
African solar startups are solving a serious problem, namely the continent’s major lack of power. Combine this with the evolution…
Five startups were named winners of last week’s DEMO Africa event in Johannesburg, South Africa, earning the opportunity to join…
South African transport technology startup WhereIsMyTransport has secured investment of GBP1.165 million (US$1.536 million) from Goodwell, Omidyar Network and Horizon…
The United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published the White House’s International Entrepreneur Rule, which will grant…
Ghanaian startup Landmapp, which specialises in delivering affordable land rights documentation for smallholder farmers, is expecting to triple its revenues…