South African mobile payments startup SnapScan has announced the launch of SnapBeacons, which allows users to make payments using beacons…
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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.
The African Innovation Foundation (AIF) has announced the seven finalists of its African digital art competition the #AfrinnovChallenge, which is…
Kenyan non-profit tech women’s network AkiraChix will on April 25 hold the Geek Girl Festival, aimed at connecting high school…
The popularity of African gaming is on the rise, but potential users are still struggling to find locally produced games…
PwC, Silicon Cape and Microsoft BizSpark have partnered to launch the “Emerging Companies Insights” survey, aimed at assessing and comparing…
The Rwandan government has played a crucial role in boosting tech innovation and allowing the country to become one of…
Young South African entrepreneurs Grant Vanderwagen and Elizabeth Crockett have launched The Social Vibe, a marketing platform for showcasing innovation…
Dutch non-government organisation (NGO) Spark and partners have launched the Africa House business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre in Gargeisa,…
Western Cape social enterprise RLabs has announced its two Youth Cafes have received 20,000 visits since they were launched last…
Digital and events company MyAfricanStartup has partnered the African Development Bank (AfDB) to hold a startup conference in Abidjan, Ivory…