The word Hackathon comes from the words Hack and Marathon. A Hack is a creative way of solving a problem, and, as we know, a Marathon is a long-distance running race. A Hackathon (HackMarathon) is a race to solve problems creatively with tech or other… Read More »Why you should attend a Hackathon by AfricaHacks
When Internet Service is shutdown (Complete Blackout) A complete blackout happens when all local mobile network operators turn off access to the internet. All local mobile network operators turn off access to the internet. They go offline, and WIFI and cellular data do not work.… Read More »How to stay online even when the Internet shuts down
We are excited to announce NaijaHacks 2020 x Hackathon for the Web with a significant focus on Web Monetization. Registrations are ongoing until October 20, 2020. NaijaHacks is an AfricaHacks Member Event. Top projects and winners of NaijaHacks will have the opportunity to join the AfricaHacks Startup program to… Read More »NaijaHacks Hackathon for the Web
SAN FRANCISCO Host of “The Daily Show” Trevor Noah to deliver Day 2 Keynote SIGNAL speakers include Nike President and CEO John Donahoe, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and TV personality Bill Nye The sixth annual customer and developer conference will focus on the… Read More »Announcing A Conversation with President Barack Obama -Twilio SIGNAL 2020
AfricaHacks is a Social Enterprise focused on creating a platform for African youth to build companies. When Uchi Uchibeke founded AfricaHacks, he wanted it to have a transparent structure. That is the motivation for this post. AfricaHacks Cares AfricaHacks cares about the team and community.… Read More »The Transparent Structure
“We’ve got you covered” is a reassuring phrase that calms us down when we are stressed about a project or worried about how to plan a Hackathon in Africa. But as a Hackathon Organizer, is there one person or organization that you can genuinely say… Read More »How to organize a Hackathon in Africa
