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.
Xente’s Global Business Payment Vision: From Uganda to the World
Xente, co-founded by Francis Nkurunungi, is a fintech platform that streamlines business payments, collections, and financial operations.
Targeting medium to large enterprises, Xente offers a...
The Impact of Famunera from Uganda to the UAE
Picture a world where Ugandan farmers seamlessly connect with agribusiness financiers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and cooperatives in the Netherlands effortlessly procure...
BuuPass, Kenyan Mobility Startup, Targets Eight New African Markets by 2025
Kenyan startup BuuPass, specializing in digitalizing intercity bus and transportation services in Africa, has ambitious plans to expand into eight new markets by 2025....
AFRICARENA ABIDJAN SUMMIT 2024
This year, Africarena summit goes into its seventh year, and they ate kicking off 2024 with their first summit of the year, the two-day...
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...
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Why Mozambique Needs Startup Diplomacy
Why Mozambique Needs Startup Diplomacy
As the world becomes increasingly digital, innovative, and interconnected, a country’s ability to generate ideas, turn technology into businesses, and...
Flend Becomes First Official Recipient of Egypt’s Startup Label
Flend, Egypt’s digital SME financing platform, proudly announces that it has become the first company to officially receive the Startup Label under Egypt’s National...
Chowdeck and MyCoverGenius to set new standard for rider protection in Nigeria
Chowdeck, Africa’s leading on-demand delivery platform, has partnered with MyCoverGenius, Nigeria’s Number 1 Insurance services provider, to provide personal accident insurance for more than 20,000...
Moroccan-Senegalese startup Weego raises $1.1M from Azur Innovation Fund
Moroccan-Senegalese startup Weego, founded by Saad Jittou and Mor Niane, today announced it has closed a $1.1 million funding round with Azur Innovation Fund. This...
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...
