Jobtech in Africa

ecosystem around platform work must offer young people perspective

Episode 20 of the The Gig Work Podcast podcast, hosted by WageIndicator Foundation, titled "Jobtech in Africa" was published on January 5, 2026 and runs 53 minutes.

January 5, 2026 ·53m · The Gig Work Podcast

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During my visit to the Africa Jobtech Summit in Nairobi, I spoke with Michelle Hassan, director of the Jobtech Alliance. In The Gig Work Podcast of the WageIndicator Foundation, she talks about the unique challenges and opportunities of platform work and Job Technology in southern Africa.

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