The Tunga Blog

On our blog, we document our journey to unleash Africa's tech talent as a remote-first organization. Browse through our stories for reliable data on a wide range of topics, including software developer salaries, insights into the global staff augmentation market, and information about Africa as a source of offshore software development.

How Football Can Be a Catalyst For The African ...

This month, in collaboration with the Federation of Ugandan Football Associations (FUFA), Tunga has trained 40 youth football coaches in Uganda. You might wonder why and how an IT staffing company ventures into football.  

Deep Dive into the Minds of Tech OGs in Africa

Before Google Playstore and iOS App Store ever became a thing, there was the Nokia Ovi store, the playground of Abdu Ssekalala in 2011 in Uganda.

How To Win A Global Health Hackathon: MadiroHac...

If you had…one shot…one opportunity…and 35 hours to build a project to improve the services offered by Community Health Entrepreneurs (CHEs) across rural communities, would you capture it or just let it slip?

12 Tips to Boost Your International Tech Career

Yes, you can! Cracking the international market as a software developer is no easy feat, but it can be done. Hey, that’s kind of our thing, remember?! In this blog, we share 12 tips to help you set your growth path to success across the border.

Remote Software Developer Shares his Experience...

On the left side of my Zoom screen, a bespectacled Mark Akampurira – a full-stack software developer of four years – sits against the backdrop of white walls. He first smiles brightly and then laughs. “Do you mean working for Tunga or in general,” the 26-year-old replies, sounding amused as he leans forward in his […]

Why Proficiency Trumps Perfection When Building...

Indeed, the legends are true. Somewhere in this vast cosmos, “that someone” resides. All we know is that they are perfection in themselves in software development. Yes, they are everything you only wish to be as a software developer in your wildest dream.

Staying Close While Working Remotely: Tunga’s M...

After two years of separation, Tunga finally had the opportunity to reconnect with our Lagos network in real life. We also made a lot of new friends. Read more about our mission in the Nigerian tech scene.

Developer Salaries in Africa in 2023

One of the hottest topics in developer land is salaries. Tunga uncovers the latest salaries for Africa’s top 17 software development countries. Please read all about it in our latest blog.

Female developers in Africa are Starting to Cat...

There may be confusion about the actual numbers, but everyone agrees that African female developers are on the up. Please read our new blog for tips on how you can join them!