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.

Research: Africa offers Attractive Tech Talent ...

Global sourcing of tech talent from African countries has taken a flight. IT-staffing company Tunga now published a research report about sourcing software developers from Africa.

African Software Developers: Best Countries for...

This research article describes in detail which countries are most suitable for sourcing African software developers and why.

Tunga Launches New e-learning Platform for Soft...

Determined to make a meaningful contribution to Africa and to create more opportunities for African developers, Tunga has now launched an e-learning platform.

Tunga Receives DGGF Funding and Launches Intern...

Tunga has received a Dutch Good Growth Fund (DGGF) loan to build capacity. The investment enables Tunga to solidify its African operations, allowing the launch of growth plans in Europe.

Remote Team Mania: How I Became a Fan of Remote...

Remote teams, scrum and IT staffing: Tunga COO Reinier shares some – perhaps unexpected – insights.

Lessons From Working with Remote Software Devel...

One year ago, I moved to Uganda. It has been the year in which I have learned the most. Let me try here to share the lessons of working with remote software developers from Africa.

Tunga Opens Second Office in Africa: Lagos, Nig...

Tunga in Nigeria. Booming Lagos tech scene seeks alliance with global companies

Tunga COO: The Effect of Traffic in Lagos on Ou...

There are some things you think you know, but come to find out you didn’t really know until you’ve experienced them. One of these thing to me was the insane traffic in Lagos.

From Grocery Shop to Tech Career: The Story of ...

His mom owns and manages a grocery shop in Kampala, but the Ugandan Amos Walugembe had his heart set on a tech career. Then, in 2017 Tunga crossed his path.