Nigerian genomics startup 54gene launches COVID-19 testing support fund
Nigerian genomics research, services and development startup 54gene has launched a US$500,000 fund to tackle…
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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.
Kenya’s Novcart launches to help SMEs sell online
Kenyan startup Novcart has launched its e-commerce software that allows SMEs to sell online at…
Botswanan food delivery startup rebrands, expands to Tanzania
Botswanan food delivery startup MyFoodness has rebranded as Yamee and announced its entry into the…
Ivory Coast-based waste management startup Coliba raises GreenTec funding
Ivory Coast-based startup Coliba, which has developed a recycling and waste management platform, has raised…
Business legal contracts platform launches in SA
South African startup Hello Contract has launched what it claims is the country’s first business…
Applications open for French-African Young Leaders programme
Applications have opened for this year’s edition of the French-African Young Leaders programme, aimed at…
How this startup is pioneering door-to-door deliveries in Mozambique
Self-funded startup Cliko is slowly clocking up the customers as it looks to establish its…
Kenyan agri-tech startup Selina Wamucii opens platform to groups and cooperatives
Kenyan agri-tech startup Selina Wamucii, which helps businesses from anywhere in the world buy and…
Kenyan, Ethiopian entrepreneurs selected for Innovate for Life programme
Four entrepreneurs from Kenya and Ethiopia have been selected to take part in the Innovate…
How Nigeria’s Decagon has taken up Andela’s baton in training software engineers
Nigerian company Decagon, founded by well-known entrepreneur and investor Chika Nwobi, is picking up where…