Dragons’ Den-style live pitch show to launch in Kenya
Kenya is to get its own version of the popular international Dragons’ Den show in…
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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.
Applications open for 2nd InnoTech programme at Bandwidth Barn
Applications have opened for the second edition of the Telkom Futuremakers InnoTech programme, a 20-week…
Nairobi to host annual FailFaire
Leadership training initiative Amani Institute has teamed up with the iHub to host the fourth…
Nigeria’s Tuteria provides marketplace connecting users with tutors
Nigerian startup Tuteria, an online marketplace connecting users with tutors in various subjects, has seen…
Unreasonable East Africa selects 2016 cohort
The Unreasonable East Africa accelerator programme, which looks to assist ventures in the region building…
How to apply for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme
Applications are open until April 29 for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women programme, which sees…
SA Innovation Summit to promote ties with Switzerland
This year’s edition of the SA Innovation Summit sees the organisers partner with the Swiss…
Crowdfunding helps diasporans support Maghreb startups
France-based crowdfunding platforms are allowing North Africans in the diaspora to support startups from Maghreb…
SA’s The Sun Exchange crowdfunds solar projects with bitcoin
South African startup The Sun Exchange is on the lookout for funding as it looks…
Pass.ng, Genii Games, Jason Njoku among WAMAS winners
E-learning startup Pass.ng, gaming company Genii Games and iROKO founder Jason Njoku were named among…