E-commerce is changing African consumers
The increasing growth of e-commerce in Africa is changing the face of the traditional consumer,…
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.
StartUp90 selects 8 startups for 2nd cohort
Cape Town-based accelerator programme StartUp90 has selected eight startups for its second cohort, with the…
Mdundo organically expands to SA, Nigeria, Ghana
Kenyan music streaming startup Mdundo is expanding organically across Africa, adding artists from the likes…
Jumia launches in Angola
African e-commerce site Jumia has launched in Angola, taking the number of countries in which…
AfriLabs receives $23k grant from Indigo Trust
Indigo Trust has awarded a second grant of GBP15,000 (US$23,000) to AfriLabs, a network of…
BIH takes multi-pronged approach to Botswana’s tech development
The Botswana Innovation Hub (BIH), which is funded by the country’s government, is taking a…
Google SA to run digital workshop for women
Google South Africa is to mark International Women’s Day by offering female South African entrepreneurs…
ServLed running 2nd Ghanaian accelerator
Ghanaian accelerator ServLed is running its second programme after successfully launching with a its first…
Solynta Energy to ride solar wave to SA this year
Solynta Energy, which installs solar systems for homes and businesses, is planning to expand to…
Annual African investor conference set for London
The African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA) will hold its twelfth annual conference…