• South African startup Tivvio launched a self-service ticketing platform targeting independent event organizers and creators.
• The platform combines ticketing services with social networking features designed to strengthen community engagement around events.
• Tivvio operates a commission-based business model without subscription or fixed fees to lower barriers for organizers.

South African startup Tivvio launched a digital ticketing solution aimed at independent event organizers in a market largely dominated by platforms designed for large-scale events. The platform offers a self-service ticketing system that allows creators, promoters and community builders to create and manage events within minutes.

Users can generate dedicated event pages, sell tickets and track participants through the platform, which also supports local payment options and fast payout timelines. The Durban-based startup launched in 2026 under the leadership of founder Siyabonga Ngcobo.

“In South Africa, ticketing is purely transactional. Tivvio strives to create a world where the platform itself helps people discover events, connect with other attendees and build an identity around the events they attend,” Ngcobo said.

Unlike traditional ticketing platforms, Tivvio specifically targets small and medium-sized events, many of which operate on a recurring basis and form part of the broader creator economy.

The company says this positioning addresses a gap in the market, where existing tools often fail to meet the flexibility and user experience needs of independent organizers.

“Beyond ticketing, we integrate social features directly into the platform: event feeds, attendee profiles and discovery tools that make attending events a more connected experience. The goal is to make event participation more social, and not just more transactional,” Ngcobo added.

Meanwhile, Tivvio operates a business model based on commissions charged per ticket sold, without fixed fees or subscription costs. The company says the structure lowers entry barriers for organizers, particularly smaller creators and community-led projects. Although Tivvio remains at an early stage of development, the startup currently focuses on expanding its organizer base in South Africa.

The company also plans to expand into additional cities and African markets over time. Furthermore, Tivvio designed the platform to adapt to different local payment systems across markets.

By focusing on the creator economy and adopting a “social-first” strategy, Tivvio reflects a broader shift in the ticketing industry from purely transactional tools toward community-centered platforms capable of capturing new forms of engagement around events.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Moroccan entrepreneur Brahim Ennabihi founded Khabiry, a platform connecting users with qualified experts across multiple sectors.
• The platform offers advisory services in law, finance, digital marketing, e-commerce and business strategy, alongside online training courses.
• Khabiry uses user evaluations and competitive pricing to improve transparency and expand access to professional expertise.

Moroccan entrepreneur Brahim Ennabihi launched Khabiry, a digital platform that connects individuals and businesses with qualified experts across multiple fields. Ennabihi specializes in digital marketing and e-commerce and serves as founder and chief executive officer of the platform.

The name “Khabiry,” which originates from Arabic, means “my expert.” The company says the platform aims to give users on-demand access to specialists tailored to their needs. The services target both individuals and entrepreneurs, who often face business and operational challenges requiring professional guidance.

Launched in 2022, Khabiry provides access to specialists in sectors including law, finance, digital marketing and e-commerce. The platform also brings together experts in real estate investment, business development, innovation and corporate strategy.

Moreover, Khabiry differentiates itself through several features, including access to advice from qualified professionals, personalized support for project development and competitive pricing aimed at helping users better manage costs. In addition, users rate experts on the platform, a system that the company says strengthens transparency and service reliability.

Beyond one-on-one consultations, Khabiry also offers online courses. As a result, the platform has expanded its role beyond advisory services and positioned itself as a learning and skills development tool.

Khabiry says it aims to transform access to expertise by making knowledge more broadly accessible. Ennabihi graduated from Hassan II University in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in law. Before launching Khabiry, he worked as a search engine optimization specialist at Utorrent Game in Morocco between 2013 and 2021.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Ethiopia and Mozambique signed a three-year agreement on digital identity and public digital infrastructure development.
• Ethiopia will provide technical assistance, cybersecurity support and digital identity expertise through its Fayda program.
• Ethiopia has already registered more than 42 million people under its national digital identity system and targets 90 million registrations by 2030.

Ethiopia and Mozambique signed a memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa on Monday, April 27, to cooperate on digital identity systems and public digital infrastructure development.

The agreement brings together Mozambique’s Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency (ATDI) and FaydaVerse Digital Solutions Enterprise, an Ethiopian public entity responsible for promoting the country’s digital identification expertise internationally. The three-year partnership, which both parties may renew, establishes a technical cooperation framework aimed at developing secure, inclusive and open-standard digital identity systems.

The initiative seeks to allow Mozambican citizens to identify themselves remotely and access public and private services without the need for physical travel. Under the agreement, Ethiopia will provide technical assistance to Mozambique, including technology architecture sharing, local workforce training and pilot project implementation. In addition, both parties plan to strengthen interoperability among government systems and develop tailored cybersecurity solutions.

The partnership also emphasizes technological sovereignty, which has become an increasingly important issue for African governments. The agreement aims to strengthen local control over digital systems and data while reducing dependence on foreign technology providers.

Meanwhile, Mozambique’s decision to partner with Ethiopia reflects the latter’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s most advanced countries in digital identity systems. Over recent years, Ethiopia has expanded its national digital identification program, known as “Fayda,” which aims to assign every citizen a unique and secure digital identity. The system has already registered more than 42 million people and established the foundation for an integrated digital ecosystem.

Authorities designed the platform to operate across public and private services, including social benefits, financial services and online administrative platforms. As a result, Ethiopia has increasingly positioned itself as an emerging model for public digital infrastructure development in Africa.

Beyond its technical dimension, the initiative also highlights the growing role of South-South cooperation in the digital sector. Furthermore, the partnership aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 strategy and reflects broader efforts by African countries to pool expertise, accelerate digital transformation and build a more integrated digital economy across the continent.

This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum

• Simangele Mphahlele co-founded eJoobi in 2016 to digitize and simplify end-to-end recruitment processes.
• The platform targets inefficiencies in hiring by centralizing job postings, applications, screening, and communication tools.
• eJoobi aims to expand equitable access to job opportunities by reducing cost and connectivity barriers for job seekers.

South African serial entrepreneur Simangele Mphahlele has developed a digital recruitment platform that connects employers  and job seekers while streamlining the hiring process. 

Mphahlele co-founded and serves as chief executive officer of eJoobi, a recruitment solution launched in 2016 to simplify how companies hire talent and how candidates access job opportunities.

The platform addresses inefficiencies in traditional recruitment markets. It targets structural barriers, including high job search costs and limited internet access, which many candidates face.

As a result, eJoobi positions itself as an inclusion-focused platform. It aims to broaden access to employment opportunities and reduce friction in hiring processes.

eJoobi offers an end-to-end recruitment system for companies. Employers can publish job vacancies, receive applications, evaluate candidate profiles and select suitable candidates within a single interface.

In addition, the platform provides tracking tools across the recruitment cycle. Employers can monitor each stage of the process, from application receipt to final hiring decisions.

The platform also integrates pre-screening features. Before interviews, recruiters can access key candidate data, including salary expectations and availability. This feature allows employers to filter applications more efficiently and reduce recruitment costs.

Furthermore, eJoobi includes integrated communication tools. Recruiters can interact with candidates through messages, SMS or messaging applications, which accelerates response times and improves engagement throughout the hiring process.

Before launching eJoobi, Mphahlele co-founded eThuta in 2014, an educational support platform designed to improve learning outcomes for students of all ages.

eThuta provides interactive courses, tutoring services and skills development resources tailored to individual learning needs.

Mphahlele earned a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from the University of South Africa in 2013. She previously worked as an account manager at Microsoft between 2011 and 2012.

This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum