Tag: hackathon

Two Amazing Ugandan Techies Took Home 1000 Euros

Posted on January 19, 2024 - 3:17 pm by

This post explores the interview with Team AfriCan, winners of the Tunga AI hackathon competition, highlighting the essential components of coding skills and a passion for innovation.

AfriCan: Celebrating the Tunga AI Hackathon Winner!

Posted on December 6, 2023 - 7:01 am by

This post explores the interview with Team AfriCan, winners of the Tunga AI hackathon competition, highlighting the essential components of coding skills and a passion for innovation.

Deep Dive into the Minds of Tech OGs in Africa

Posted on August 6, 2022 - 11:08 pm by
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: MadiroHacks 2022

Posted on May 9, 2022 - 12:25 am by
How To Win A Global Health Hackathon: MadiroHacks 2022

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?

Young African Tech Talent in the Spotlight @ the TungaThon

Posted on August 18, 2021 - 3:50 pm by
Young African Tech Talent in the Spotlight @ the TungaThon

Tunga’s first hackathon last month allowed young African developers to test and show their skills. In this blog, we spotlight the three winning teams and their products. Read more about these ambitious junior devs and compete in one of the subsequent editions!

The First Tunga Hackathon: The TungaThon

Posted on July 29, 2021 - 10:18 am by
The First Tunga Hackathon: The TungaThon

On 16 July 2021, Tunga reached a new milestone in its short history. Audiences worldwide could tune in for the presentations and award ceremony of the first Tunga hackathon.