Driving innovations and growth to empower Africa’s tech community.

OUR STORY

Africa is a continent with immense potential for innovation and growth in the tech sector. However, it also faces many challenges, such as lack of infrastructure, education, funding, and exposure. That’s why TechGist, a foundation that pioneers tech development in Africa, is on a mission to change the narrative and empower the African tech community.

TechGist is more than just a tech blog. It is a platform that provides information, inspiration, and opportunities for African tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and professionals. TechGist covers the latest tech and business news from across the continent and beyond, showcasing the achievements and challenges of African innovators. TechGist also offers tips, tutorials, reviews, and insights on various topics related to technology, such as gadgets, cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and more.

TechGist does not stop at reporting and educating. It also actively supports and promotes the development of Africa’s tech industry through various initiatives and partnerships. TechGist organizes events, workshops, hackathons, and competitions to foster collaboration and learning among the tech community.

TechGist also connects African tech talent with local and global opportunities, such as internships, jobs, scholarships, mentorships, and funding. TechGist believes that technology can be a powerful tool for social and economic transformation in Africa. By creating a platform that informs, inspires, and empowers the African tech community, TechGist hopes to contribute to the growth and development of Africa’s tech ecosystem.

OUR VISION

At TechGist, our vision is to empower the African tech community and drive innovation and growth in the continent’s tech sector.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a platform that informs, inspires, and empowers African tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and professionals.

OUR KEY FEATURES

Podcast

A weekly podcast session with interesting topics related to tech developments in and around Africa. This podcast comes in audio and video form..

Techgist+ Africa

A section under our blog that covers Tech and business news focusing on Africa.

Blog Writers Access

A platform for verified Tech writers to share their thoughts with a larger audience and get paid for their posts.

Co-FoundMe

A section that helps people find co-founders for their ideas and businesses.

Game Changers

A special section that recognizes and celebrates Africa’s tech founders and influencers.

Tech Events Radar

A section to find tech events around you in Africa.

OUR CORE VALUES

Here’s How We’re Championing Tech Developments In Africa.

EMPOWERMENT. We strive to empower the African tech community and drive innovation & growth in the continent’s tech sector.
COLLABORATION. We foster collaboration and learning among the tech community through events, workshops, hackathons.

EDUCATION. We provide information, inspiration, and opportunities for African tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs.
OPPORTUNITY. We connect African tech talent with local and global opportunities, such as internships, jobs, mentorship’s, and funding.