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.
World Bank awards 10 southern African fintech startups
Johannesburg, 17 July 2023−Ten innovative Southern African start-ups received awards for their solutions to bridge the gap in financial access for underserved communities. The Fintech...
Flutterwave Launches a Quick and Easy Tuition Payments solution
Last Friday, flutterwave, one of the leading paytech company in Africa, announced on their Facebook page a solution that aims to tackle several challenges...
Nigerian HRtech Startup Propel Raises USD 2.74M Seed Funding To Scale
Nigerian-based HR tech startup, Propel, recorded the highest funding round of the week. The HRtech raised USD 2.74 M (€2.5 million) in seed funding to accelerate the adoption...
Gricd rebrands as ‘Figorr’, announces $1.5M seed funding
Gricd, a technology company that develops Internet of Things-powered solutions to support the last-mile delivery of perishable goods, has secured $1.5 million in a...
Deloitte and AFIS unveil the 2023 African Financial Industry Barometer
Deloitte and the Africa Financial Industry Summit - AFIS have published the second edition of the African Financial Industry Barometer, an in-depth analysis of the...
Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B
Nomba raises $30 million Pre-Series B to deliver bespoke payment solutions for African businesses
Lagos, Nigeria. 02 May 2023 - Nomba, a leading payment service provider for...
The Blue Ocean Strategy for Startups
In today's highly competitive business landscape, companies are constantly striving to gain a competitive edge over their rivals. However, the traditional approach of outperforming...
Programa de Aceleração de Negócios
Empreendedores, atenção!
Está aberto o concurso para o Programa de Aceleração de Negócios! Se você tem uma Micro, Pequena e Média Empresa (MPME) ou negócio...
What Ugandan ESOs Can Teach The World
Village Capital, with the support of Argidius Foundation, has released a report titled What Ugandan ESOs Can Teach The World. The report answers the...
Understanding Kenyan Startup Ecosystem
A report on the Kenyan Startup Ecosystem funded by UK Aid. The research will provide context to ecosystem stakeholders on how to strengthen the...
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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...
