Ibn Bacar
An editor focused on spotlighting African startups, investments, technology, Islamic finance, and halal industries, curating stories that highlight the foundations of Africa’s evolving innovation ecosystem.
Busbud acquires Ratality to Accelerate B2B Software Growth
Busbud, a global ground travel booking platform, announced the acquisition of Ratality, a South Africa-based award-winning provider of revenue management optimization software for ground...
London Stock Exchange welcomes AfricArena, Africa’s Tech Ecosystem Accelerator
Today, London Stock Exchange welcomed AfricArena, Africa’s premium tech ecosystem accelerator to participate in the open market ceremony, coinciding with AfricArena’s inaugural one-day AfricArena...
Kgosigadi Rides: Empowering Safe Travel for Women in South Africa
In South Africa, a new transportation service named Kgosigadi Rides has emerged, with a distinct focus on addressing safety concerns experienced by women and...
Chowdeck secures $2.5 million seed funding
Chowdeck, Nigeria’s leading on-demand delivery service, has secured $2.5 million in seed funding to optimize its operations and support expansion into more cities across...
Seamfix secures $4.5 million funding from Alitheia IDF
Seamfix, a global digital identity solutions provider, has secured $4.5 million from Alitheia IDF, a gender lens investing fund, in a private equity funding...
Superbalist Founders Launch bash.com
Renowned for their success with Superbalist, the online fashion store acquired by Takealot Group in 2014, Luke Jedeikin and Claude Hanan are back with...
Decline in VC Inflows Signals Challenges for African Start-Ups
Economic Headwinds and Global Factors Impact Investor Confidence
Key challenges facing the continent's investment landscape:
Economic Headwinds: Factors such as weak currencies and high inflation have...
Call for entries: Burning Heroes (BH) Africa Startup Awards 2024
Call for entries is open until April 1, 2024, for African and Middle Eastern startups seeking to go global or find a growth point.
Burning...
DE ONDE VÊM AS BOAS IDEIAS?
Uma das perguntas que tenho tentado responder nos últimos 7 anos é: de onde surgem boas ideias? Acredito que muitos empreendedores fazem a mesma...
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DR Congo’s €8B Digital Plan: Telecom, Data Centers and 700,000 Jobs by 2030
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has unveiled an ambitious €8 billion ($8.8 billion) digital transformation plan for 2026–2030, aimed at expanding connectivity, modernising...
Kenya dominates Africa Entrepreneurship Awards 2026
The awards ceremony took place during the 13th Sankalp Africa Summit, organised by Aavishkaar Group, Intellecap and Sankalp Forum. The summit convened more than...
Moroccan Fintech WafR Secures $4M to Digitise 20,000 Corner Stores
Morocco-based fintech WafR has raised $4 million in an oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its expansion of last-mile financial services across the country. The...
Only four african countries absorbed 72% of $4.1B startup funding in 2025
Africa’s startup ecosystem raised $4.1 billion in 2025, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. After two years of declining venture flows, the...
Northern Mozambique Gets $2 Million Boost for Small Business Growth
Northern Mozambique has received a fresh economic stimulus with the launch of a US$2 million financing line aimed at supporting micro and small enterprises...
