Startup Ecosystem

Africa plays big in a list of top global startup ‘ecosystem contenders’

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa has the potential to almost double its representation in a prestigious ranking of the world's top 100 startup hubs as cities from its unranked countries control the list of top contenders to watch out for, according to a global index. Currently, only 13 African countries feature in the Startup Blink’s Startup Ecosystem Report 2024, in a list […]

17 June, 2024

Africa

Nigeria is the second fastest-growing country in the world for software developers, Egypt seventh

Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The latest data from GitHub, a global hub for software development, has listed the two African economies - Nigeria and Egypt - as among the world’s 10 fastest-growing countries for software development in 2023. It may come as no surprise that software development is on the rise in Africa. Vibrant startup hubs across the continent have become famous, with Silicon Cape, Silicon Savannah and Silicon […]

8 March, 2024

Business / Economics

Namibia wins ‘Best Start-up Ecosystem in Africa’ award

Namibia has been awarded the Best Start-up Ecosystem in Africa. The award, received by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, recognises the country’s dedication to fostering innovation, cross-continental collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Here is Danny Meyer, the Director of SME Compete reacting to the news.

11 January, 2024