The Nigerian city of Jos will in November host the second edition of the HackJos software and app competition, designed…
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.
Attracting and retaining quality employees are vital to startups, with human resources (HR) a key business function that must be…
South African startup BetterWage has launched with the goal of helping people match their skills and passions with online platforms…
The United States (US) Ambassador to Zambia Eric Schultz has launched a six-month finance bootcamp for Zambian entrepreneurs at innovation…
Egyptian healthcare comparison platform El Dacatra has its sights set on expansion to the Gulf as it sees ongoing growth…
Only 51 per cent of South African SME owners have faith that the country’s economy will be conducive for business…
Disrupt Africa revealed last week South Africa-based VC firm Capital Eye is in the process of raising a US$100 million…
BBC Connected Studio and the BBC World Service have selected two teams from Lagos to pilot digital innovations aimed at…
South Africa-based ad-tech company Popimedia has launched a campaign to encourage African startups to take part in the VIVA Technology…
The informal economy in Kenya represents nearly 80 per cent of national employment and more than one-third of national GDP.…