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.
investfox: Ready to Revolutionize the World of Financial Reviews
The brand-new fintech startup investfox is all set to revolutionize the investment industry with powerful filters and a hard-core commitment to bringing transparency back...
First-ever electric, mass-transit bus operation in Kenya
Roam, together with its pilot partner Kenya Mpya, has today launched operations of the zero-emissions electric bus, the Roam Rapid.
The program is the first-ever...
ROAM launches first electric mass bus in Kenya
Roam has today announced the launch of a new electric Mass Transit Bus, the Roam Rapid, which is specifically designed to address the unique challenges...
Small businesses in SA showing steady recovery post-pandemic
Despite rising fuel and food prices, interest rate hikes and loadshedding, small business in South Africa is recovering from the aftermath of the Covid-19...
45 Startups Selected for Village Capital’s Future of Work Africa Accelerator
Moody’s Corporation and Village Capital have launched their second Future of Work Africa program, this time accelerating 45 startups building for-profit, market-based solutions in...
SA agritech increases profits for farmers
Food costs are soaring with the war in Ukraine, interest rate hikes, fuel increases, and changed weather patterns. A KZN-based startup is focusing on...
Petromoc advances in the expansion of the marine terminal in Pemba
The PROJECT for Expansion and Modernization of the Pemba Marine Terminal does not present fatal issues that would make its implementation unfeasible. This is,...
GoGetta, a new crowdfunding solution for African Startups
Equity-based crowdfunding platform launched to facilitate global investment into African businesses
Quality African businesses with growth prospects that seek funding can now raise capital via...
Suzuki by CFAO partners with ETAP
Suzuki by CFAO partners with ETAP to enable seamless insurance for Nigerian drivers
CFAO Motors, the sole distributor of Suzuki cars in Nigeria, has partnered with ETAP,...
What is Halalpreneurship? Beyond Monetary Gains.
Who are Halal entrepreneurs and What do they do differently?
Most textbooks would agree that Entrepreneurs are crazy people who identify unmet needs in 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...
