10 African entrepreneurs named finalists of Jack Ma’s Netpreneur Prize
Ten African entrepreneurs have been named finalists of the first Netpreneur Prize, which will see…
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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.
SA startup Signific launches SaaS logistics platform for small businesses
Johannesburg-based startup Signific has launched its software-as-a-service (SaaS) logistics solution for small businesses, which makes…
SA tech startups invited to apply for Cell C Innovation Challenge
South African mobile operator Cell C has opened applications for an innovation challenge that offers…
PEG Africa finishes first 12 months in Senegal profitable, receives financing to continue expansion
West Africa-based pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar company PEG Africa has continued an impressive year of fundraising…
Ghana’s Sumundi helping shop owners go digital to boost revenues
Ghanaian startup Sumundi is developing digital solutions to help retailers better manage their stores, and…
Rental accommodation marketplace wins Seedstars event in Cameroon
Accommodation marketplace Digital Renter has been named winner of the Tunisian leg of the global…
4 Egyptian tech startups selected for 500 Startups, MiSK accelerator
Four Egyptian startups have been selected to take part in the Saudi Arabia-based accelerator programme…
Egyptian ride-hailing startup Halan raising Series B round as expansion beckons
Egyptian motorcycle and tuk-tuk ride-hailing startup Halan is in the process of raising a Series…
E-health startup Ocliya wins Seedstars event in Malawi
E-health Ocliya has been named winner of the Malawian leg of the global Seedstars World…
Startups shortlisted for annual AppsAfrica Innovation Awards
A host of tech startups have been shortlisted for the annual AppsAfrica Innovation Awards, which…