There are African solutions to African problems, most specifically in the tech and innovation space, but ways need to be…
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.
Tech startups are flourishing across Africa, providing a welcome boost to economies and offering a fresh image of the continent…
Recently launched South African find-a-cleaner app Domestly has partnered on-demand accommodation platform Airbnb on a host level, allowing Airbnb hosts…
The African tech scene currently involves more “firefighting” than innovation, with the continent yet to produce a successful solution that…
Online food delivery startup hellofood, which is present in almost 40 countries worldwide, has acquired Otlob, its major competitor in…
Local Seedstars World competition winner Jobartis is banking on growth of internet penetration in Angola to earn it significant revenues,…
Nigerian e-commerce platform DealDey has confirmed it has reduced headcount in certain departments of its business – primarily warehousing and…
Cape Town-based social impact incubator RLabs has showcased ten new startups that have graduated from its Innovation, Incubation and Accelerator…
African hubs network AfriLabs has partnered iceHubs Global and Impact Hub to run a 3.5 day “Hub in a Box”…
Village Capital and Kenyan makerspace Gearbox have announced the 10 African startups that will take place in their Nairobi-based hardware…