• Gebeya and InterNetX signed a strategic partnership to allow African entrepreneurs to register and manage web domains using local payment methods.
• The partnership integrates InterNetX’s AutoDNS platform into Gebeya’s ecosystem, including Jitume AI and Dala AI.
• The initiative aims to remove barriers linked to international payments and strengthen digital inclusion for African SMEs.

Pan-African digital platform Gebeya and European domain registrar InterNetX, a subsidiary of IONOS Group, signed a strategic partnership to simplify access to domain registration services across Africa.

The companies announced the agreement on March 9. The partnership will allow African entrepreneurs, freelancers and small businesses to register and manage web domains directly through the Gebeya platform while using local payment methods.

This initiative aims to address persistent technical and financial barriers that limit access to online business tools across the continent.

Gebeya’s leadership says the partnership responds to a growing need for accessible digital infrastructure. “Possessing a web domain has become essential for any company or professional seeking to grow in the African digital market,” said Amadou Daffe, Chief Executive Officer of Gebeya.

“This partnership with InterNetX simplifies this crucial step and removes obstacles related to international credit cards and currency restrictions,” he added.

Many African entrepreneurs face difficulties when they attempt to purchase domain services because international payment systems often restrict transactions or require foreign currency cards.

The partnership will integrate InterNetX’s AutoDNS platform into Gebeya’s digital ecosystem. This integration will connect the technology with Gebeya’s solutions, including Jitume AI, its digital talent marketplace, and Dala AI, its digital services studio.

Users will be able to purchase domains, configure SSL certificates and launch websites within minutes through the platform.

The system will support payments in local currencies, which allows entrepreneurs to bypass common constraints associated with cross-border transactions.

The initiative comes at a time when Africa’s digital economy continues to expand rapidly. Data from We Are Social and Meltwater show that Africa counted about 670 million internet users at the beginning of 2025. Start-ups and small businesses across the continent increasingly seek to strengthen their online presence in order to reach customers and scale their operations.

The partnership aims to deliver broader benefits beyond domain acquisition. Simplified access to domain management tools and SSL security certificates will help businesses secure their websites and expand digital commerce. The initiative also supports digital sovereignty and online entrepreneurship in Africa by reducing technical and financial barriers.

By enabling easier access to essential digital infrastructure, the collaboration seeks to accelerate SME growth and deepen digital inclusion across the continent.

Samira Njoya