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GoodayOn: An Inclusive Jobtech platform creating jobs for women and youth
By Janet Wandia & Wairimu Gitahi The name of the Ethiopian startup GoodayOn is a play on words. In Amharic, GoodayOn (ጉዳይ) translates to 'errand' and can also be interpreted in English as 'a good day.' Alem Abreha, the founder of GoodayOn, says, "After using...
New Gender & Jobtech Landscape Scan available
We all want to see a gender-inclusive revolution in Africa’s digital economy. And jobtech might very well bring it! Women are increasingly connected with diverse work opportunities ranging from e-commerce to freelance gigs, as well as more traditional roles in...
10 Lessons Learned on Jobtech in Africa from 2 years Working on Jobtech in Africa
Author: Crowdsourced from the Jobtech Alliance Team The Jobtech Alliance turned two years old on 26 October 2023. What started as an informal Zoom call with 41 people on 26 October 2021 became a community of 350 a year later, when we launched our new website and...
Why we Invested: Rwazi provides on-demand market intelligence to companies while creating jobs for African youth.
By Mercy Mangeni & Wairimu Gitahi More than 70% of people living in Africa buy essential goods such as food, beverages, and personal care items through informal retail establishments like corner shops and kiosks. These transactions mainly involve cash and...