- Algeria launched the “77.7” digital empowerment program targeting citizens from ages 7 to 77.
- The initiative combines in-person and remote training through seven regional Skills Centers with an annual target of up to 30,000 learners.
- The program forms part of the broader “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy aimed at developing ICT skills and reducing youth unemployment.
The Algerian government announced last week the launch of a digital empowerment program called “77.7.” The initiative aims to train Algerian citizens across all age groups and provide digital skills needed to meet modern technological demands and support the country’s digital transformation agenda.
Sid Ali Zerrouki announced the initiative on Saturday, May 17, during the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
The government is implementing the program in partnership with Algérie Télécom and Mobilis, while authorities plan to integrate additional partners in later phases
Authorities describe the “77.7” initiative as the country’s most comprehensive national digital-skills program.
The initiative targets seven distinct age groups through seven customized educational tracks.
The tracks range from “Technology Explorers” for children aged 7 to 10 to programs such as “Technology Layers,” “Innovators” and “Professional Technology” designed for youth and students.
The initiative also includes “Technology for Growth,” “Digital Empowerment” and “Technology Seniors” programs aimed at adults and elderly citizens up to age 77.
The training content follows a modular and progressive structure adapted to each age category, ranging from introductory digital literacy to advanced technology mastery.
Cybersecurity forms a mandatory component across all programs. The curriculum notably covers phishing prevention, online fraud awareness, disinformation risks and personal data protection.
Operationally, the initiative relies on a hybrid model combining in-person and remote learning. Seven Skills Centers located in the wilayas of Algiers, Oran, Annaba, Sétif, Chlef, Saïda and Adrar will support implementation. Each center can host around 1,000 learners annually. During the first year, the ministry expects to train between 25,000 and 30,000 citizens.
National Skills Development Strategy
The initiative forms part of broader efforts by Algerian authorities to strengthen digital skills development nationwide. The government said it wants to invest in human capital as an “essential foundation” for adapting to rapid technological changes.
Authorities have launched several related initiatives in recent months. In April 2026, Algiers launched a 12-week national artificial intelligence training program.
In May 2025, the government introduced the “Chabab Tech” program to train young people in cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things.
Earlier that year, authorities had already begun deploying Skills Centers across the country.
These initiatives fall under the “Digital Algeria 2030” strategy, which identifies skills development as one of its five main pillars. The roadmap aims to train up to 500,000 ICT specialists and significantly reduce the emigration of qualified talent.
Authorities are also presenting the initiatives as a structural response to persistent unemployment, particularly among young people. According to the 2024 “Activity, Employment and Unemployment” survey by the National Statistics Office (ONS), Algeria’s overall unemployment rate reached 9.7%.
Meanwhile, the World Bank estimated youth unemployment at 29.4% in 2024, compared with 29.9% a year earlier.
Beyond employment prospects, the digital training initiatives also aim to accelerate adoption of digital services, strengthen digital inclusion and improve user protection in an increasingly connected environment.
This article was initially published in French by Isaac K. Kassouwi
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Rivia Clinics combines connected medical clinics, teleconsultation and centralized patient management through its proprietary RiviaOS platform.
- The Ghanaian healthtech startup launched in January 2024 in Accra under founder Isidore Kpotufe.
- The company uses a subscription-based corporate model to simplify employee access to healthcare services.
Rivia Clinics is a healthtech solution developed by a Ghanaian startup. The company aims to simplify access to healthcare by combining connected clinics, teleconsultation services and digitized patient management systems.
Based in Accra, the startup launched operations in January 2024 under the leadership of founder Isidore Kpotufe.
“We are a network of smart clinics offering a ‘WOW’ patient experience for in-person and virtual care. WOW means a (W) warm and welcoming environment, (O) open communication and (W) world-class medical care. We use technology to provide personalized care, create convenience and expand access,” the startup said.
The company operates a network of clinics that serve as entry points into a unified healthcare ecosystem. Each patient within the network benefits from centralized monitoring through the company’s proprietary software platform, RiviaOS, which consolidates medical records, prescriptions and consultation histories.
One of the platform’s main objectives is to reduce fragmentation in healthcare pathways, a recurring issue across many African healthcare systems where medical data often remains scattered between institutions. By centralizing patient information, Rivia aims to improve continuity of care and facilitate coordination between healthcare practitioners.
The company has also strengthened its digital offering through teleconsultation services accessible via several channels, including messaging applications and video calls.
This functionality aims to reduce congestion at physical healthcare facilities while providing faster access to medical consultations, particularly for patients requiring initial diagnoses or routine follow-up care.
Rivia’s business model relies on contracts with companies that provide employees with subscription-based access to healthcare services. The system seeks to simplify healthcare access for workers while reducing administrative constraints often associated with traditional health insurance systems.
Beyond healthcare delivery, the startup is also seeking to develop a broader healthtech infrastructure.
The acquisition of software solutions and integration of hospital management systems are strengthening the company’s positioning as both a technology provider and a medical services operator.
At a time when African healthcare systems continue to face capacity, coordination and digitalization challenges, companies such as Rivia are illustrating the emergence of hybrid models that place technology at the center of healthcare transformation.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Morocco signed a partnership with CDG and CDG Incept to deploy a digital road transport platform under the “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy.
- The platform will include a digital chronotachograph system capable of tracking vehicle speed, driving times and geolocation data in real time.
- Moroccan authorities aim to improve road safety, modernize logistics management and digitize administrative services for transport operators.
Road transport handles the majority of freight exchanges in Morocco, and authorities are accelerating the sector’s digital transformation to modernize logistics management and improve road safety.
Sector data show that road transport accounts for more than 75% of freight flows in Morocco and remains a key pillar of the country’s logistics industry. At the same time, rising trade volumes and growing traffic are pushing Moroccan authorities to digitize the sector in order to modernize administrative services, strengthen transport monitoring and improve road safety.
Against this backdrop, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics signed a partnership agreement on Thursday, May 15, in Rabat with Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) and its subsidiary CDG Incept. The agreement aims to support the implementation of the road transport digital roadmap under the national “Digital Morocco 2030” strategy.
The partnership includes the development of an integrated digital platform dedicated to road transport operations. The system will incorporate a digital chronotachograph capable of tracking several categories of vehicle data in real time, including speed, distance traveled, driving time and the geolocation of trucks and buses.
According to Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh, the solution will allow drivers and transport companies to monitor operations more accurately through digital tools while simplifying access to administrative services.
In addition, users will be able to complete certain procedures remotely through a centralized platform instead of traveling to ministry offices.
Moroccan authorities also intend to use the new digital tools to strengthen road safety enforcement. Morocco still records several thousand road accidents every year.
According to the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), the country registered more than 143,000 traffic accidents involving injuries in 2024, resulting in more than 4,000 deaths.
Authorities expect digital monitoring of driving times and vehicle movements to help reduce violations linked to driver fatigue, speeding and breaches of traffic regulations.
The digital transformation also aligns with Morocco’s broader logistics modernization strategy. According to the Ministry of Transport, the sector contributes about 5% of national GDP and plays a strategic role in the kingdom’s trade exchanges with Europe and Africa.
Moreover, the expansion of port infrastructure, particularly around the Tanger Med complex, has increased demand for digital solutions capable of improving cargo traceability and logistics-chain efficiency.
For CDG, the project represents an initial phase in the ministry’s broader administrative digitalization process. The implementation work is expected to last about six months.
Ultimately, Moroccan authorities aim to build a digital ecosystem capable of improving road transport governance, streamlining operations and bringing public services closer to businesses and citizens.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Kofi Sika Latzoo founded Gamecampcities in 2012 to promote African gaming, esports and digital experiences globally.
- The company helped African studios access the international gaming industry through events such as the Game Developers Conference in California.
- Latzoo expanded into financial education and cultural digitization through Gamecampcities Financial and Musel.
Kofi Sika Latzoo is a Togolese cultural entrepreneur and a pioneer in creative industries, gaming and digital art. He operates mainly from Senegal, where he founded and currently serves as creative director of Gamecampcities, an African agency specializing in video games, esports and digital experiences.
Founded in 2012, Gamecampcities provides services across several segments of the gaming and creative economy. The company offers graphic design, visual identity creation and brand communication services. In addition, it supports companies and organizations that promote gaming-related projects through digital marketing, public relations and gamification, a method that uses gaming mechanics to make activities more interactive and engaging.
Gamecampcities also operates in the esports sector. The agency develops educational initiatives around competitive gaming, supports esports teams and provides legal advisory services to industry stakeholders. Moreover, it organizes physical and digital events, livestream broadcasts and audiovisual productions.
Since its launch, Gamecampcities has led several landmark initiatives across Africa. In 2013, the agency introduced African gaming studios to the international market during the Game Developers Conference in California. During the same year, it organized Senegal’s first-ever tournament for the video game League of Legends.
Beyond gaming, Latzoo expanded his activities into financial education and cultural digitization. He currently serves as a visiting researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas.
He also co-founded and leads the creative direction of Gamecampcities Financial, which has provided financial education services to African gamers since 2023.
In parallel, he co-founded and serves as creative director of Musel, a consulting firm launched in Germany in 2019. The company specializes in the digitization of galleries, libraries, archives and museums.
Latzoo also works as a senior international gamification consultant for German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ). In addition, he earned a professional diploma in digital marketing, sponsorship and sports communication from Barça Innovation Hub in 2015.
He started his professional career in 2003 as a junior graphic designer at Moustique Web Design Video, a Senegalese graphic design studio.
From 2011 to 2019, he headed the Senegal section of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Between 2018 and 2023, he also lectured on design and esports at KEDGE Business School in France.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Laetitia Sêssi Agassa founded Kankode in 2025 to expand access to digital skills training across West Africa.
- The platform provides tailored learning tracks for students, entrepreneurs and people seeking career transitions into technology.
- Agassa combines experience in diplomacy, software development and digital mentoring to support regional digital transformation.
Laetitia Sêssi Agassa is a Beninese entrepreneur and web developer. She founded and currently leads Kankode, an e-learning platform designed to democratize access to digital skills across West Africa.
Founded in 2025, Kankode targets several user profiles. The platform allows students to acquire digital skills relevant to their studies and future careers. It also provides artisans and merchants with tools to improve business management and commercial development.
In addition, the platform helps professionals seeking career changes discover new digital professions through progressive learning programs.
Kankode structures its services around three main training tracks.
The first track introduces users to basic digital skills, including internet use and essential digital tools. The second track helps entrepreneurs and merchants use digital tools to sell products, communicate with customers and manage operations more efficiently.
Meanwhile, the third track focuses on digital professions and provides advanced training designed to develop skills that technology companies increasingly demand.
Kankode relies on a simplified and practical learning model. The courses use short videos, interactive exercises and quizzes to improve understanding and accessibility.
The platform also designs its content for beginners who may have little or no prior exposure to digital tools. At the same time, Kankode encourages users to learn at their own pace.
Beyond Kankode, Agassa participates in several initiatives linked to technology and digital entrepreneurship.
She is a member of the eTrade for Women community. She also co-founded and currently serves as project manager at BSM Groupe, a communication and digital marketing company.
In addition, she acts as an ambassador for isahit, a France-based ethical AI data-labeling platform.
Agassa graduated from the École nationale d’administration et de magistrature (ENAM) in Abomey-Calavi, Benin, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and international relations in 2017.
She started her professional career in 2016 as a freelance writer. In 2017, she began working as a freelance English-French translator.
Later, in 2020, she joined Botamp, a technology company, as a web developer.
In 2023, she became a mentor for software developers at ADPList, an international community focused on democratizing mentorship access.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- ScanEvent centralizes the management and monitoring of trade fairs, conferences and professional events through a digital platform launched in 2025.
- The platform enables organizers and exhibitors to automate registration, track interactions and analyze event performance data.
- Founder El Bechir Mohamed Ahmed previously co-founded industrial startup CMPE Groupe before entering the event technology sector.
After working in the industrial sector, El Bechir Mohamed Ahmed has turned his attention to modernizing business events in Algeria. By connecting organizers and exhibitors through a single digital interface, he aims to transform data collection and event monitoring into strategic performance tools.
As co-founder and chief executive officer of ScanEvent, Mohamed Ahmed has positioned the company to modernize the management of professional gatherings. The startup launched its digital platform in 2025 to centralize the organization and monitoring of trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences while replacing manual processes with a more integrated system.
ScanEvent targets all participants across the event value chain, including organizers, businesses, exhibitors and visitors. The platform seeks to convert often complex events into interactive and measurable experiences through several integrated features.
The company places particular emphasis on registration management. Organizers can register participants before or during events and generate digital badges linked to identification codes that allow rapid visitor verification. The platform also centralizes information related to participants, exhibitors and event activities through a single dashboard.
ScanEvent also provides tools for exhibitors and participating companies. Users can collect business contacts, track interactions during trade fairs and access performance data designed to measure the impact of their participation.
In addition, the platform integrates communication features. Organizers can send messages, notifications and updates directly to participants and exhibitors to maintain engagement before, during and after events.
Before entering the event technology sector, El Bechir Mohamed Ahmed built his first business experience in industry by co-founding CMPE Groupe in 2020. The startup specializes in industrial production.
Mohamed Ahmed graduated from the Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2019. He also earned a master’s degree in entrepreneurship, technology and innovation in 2023 from FUTURIS Institute.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Chad launched a digital platform for its Official Gazette to centralize legal and administrative documents.
- The portal provides access to more than 68 years of government archives dating back to 1958.
- The European Union financed the project, while the United Nations Development Programme supported implementation.
The Chadian government officially launched a digital platform dedicated to the Official Gazette of the Republic on Thursday, May 14, in N'Djamena.
The portal, accessible through journalofficiel.td, aims to modernize access to legal and administrative documents, strengthen transparency in public administration and improve the dissemination of official information to citizens, businesses and institutions.
💻 68 ans d’archives gouvernementales désormais accessibles en ligne 🇹🇩
— PNUD TCHAD (@PNUD_Tchad) May 14, 2026
Honorés d’avoir accompagné le Secrétariat général du Gouvernement dans la conception et la mise en place du portail numérique du Journal Officiel.
Lois, décrets et textes réglementaires sont désormais plus… pic.twitter.com/xqvVd3pgAC
The new platform now centralizes laws, decrees, official statements, public tender notices, approved procurement contracts and various regulatory texts published by the state. The portal also provides access to more than 68 years of administrative and regulatory archives covering the period from 1958 to the present day.
The European Union financed the project, while the United Nations Development Programme supported implementation. The initiative forms part of broader government efforts to accelerate the digital transformation of Chad’s public administration.
Authorities aim to secure and preserve the country’s administrative memory while ensuring faster and broader access to official documents. The government also seeks to improve transparency around public procurement and strengthen the reliability of administrative information distributed to citizens.
The initiative comes as several African countries accelerate the digitization of public services to improve governance, reduce administrative delays and facilitate access to public information.
Governments increasingly view the dematerialization of official gazettes as a tool to strengthen legal certainty and simplify procedures for citizens, investors and legal professionals.
Beyond administrative modernization, Chad also aims to improve access to legal information and strengthen the country’s attractiveness to investors.
Authorities consider national control over digital infrastructure and administrative archives a strategic priority in efforts to build a more efficient, transparent and accessible public administration across the country.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Djibouti launched a feasibility study for “Digital Houses” aimed at expanding digital inclusion and skills development across the country.
- The E-SKILLS program seeks to train at least 3,000 young people and women by 2029 with a budget of €7 million ($8.1 million).
- Djibouti faces severe labor market pressures, with youth unemployment reaching 76.32% in 2024, according to the World Bank.
As digital transformation reshapes labor markets, African countries are preparing citizens for future workforce demands. The World Bank estimates that 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030.
Against this backdrop, the government of Djibouti launched a feasibility study for the creation of “Digital Houses” across the country’s five inland regions. The initiative forms part of the E-SKILLS program, which aims to strengthen digital competencies among the population.
In a statement published on Wednesday, May 13, the Ministry Delegate for the Digital Economy and Innovation said the study represented a key step in defining how the community-based centers would be deployed. Authorities designed the facilities to promote digital inclusion and reduce the digital divide.
“The future Digital Houses will strengthen access to digital skills, support citizens in their use of digital technologies, encourage local innovation and foster economic opportunities within the regions,” the ministry said in a statement shared on social media.
The planned centers will also bring the E-SKILLS program closer to local populations. The initiative aims to train at least 3,000 young people and women by 2029 at an estimated cost of €7 million, or about $8.1 million.
The project aligns with the country’s Vision Djibouti 2035 strategy, the Smart Nation roadmap and the National Development Plan 2025-2030, all of which aim to position Djibouti as a regional hub for digital skills.
Digital Skills and Employment Challenges
Governments increasingly view digital skills as a key driver of economic transformation. The issue carries particular importance in Africa, where youth unemployment remains a major challenge.
According to the International Labour Organization, 90% of jobs worldwide will require some level of digital competency by 2030. Over the same period, the World Bank expects 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa to depend on digital capabilities.
Djibouti faces especially acute labor market pressures. Youth unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 reached 76.32% in 2024, according to World Bank data, nearly five times the global average of 15.7%.
In the same year, only 23.7% of the working-age population held employment, one of the lowest levels among members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, according to the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries.
Beyond skills development, the Digital Houses could also help reduce connectivity disparities in a country where digital access remains unevenly distributed.
According to the International Telecommunication Union, 4G coverage reached 76% of the population in 2024, while internet penetration stood at 65.3%.
This article was initially published in French by Isaac K. Kassouwi
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Algeria had more than 22 million payment cards in circulation at the end of March 2026, including nearly 18 million Edahabia cards issued by Algérie Poste.
- Electronic payment transactions rose 46% year-on-year in 2025 to 939 billion dinars ($7 billion).
- Authorities continue to expand digital payment infrastructure as part of broader efforts to strengthen financial inclusion and reduce reliance on cash.
Algeria continues to accelerate its transition toward digital payments as authorities push to modernize financial services and expand financial inclusion.
Finance Minister Abdelkrim Bouzred told the Council of the Nation on Thursday, May 14, that the country had more than 22 million payment cards in circulation at the end of March 2026. The total included nearly 18 million Edahabia cards issued by Algérie Poste.
The expansion forms part of the government’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at modernizing payment services and encouraging wider adoption of electronic transactions.
Official figures highlighted the scale of the expansion. Algeria’s network of automated teller machines reached 4,713 units at the end of March 2026 and processed around 235 million operations.
At the same time, the number of electronic payment terminals exceeded 104,000 units, up sharply from around 68,000 at the end of 2024. The increase reflected faster deployment of payment equipment among merchants across the country.
The use of digital payment methods also expanded significantly in value terms. According to data from GIE Monétique, electronic payments processed through payment terminals, online platforms and mobile services reached 939 billion dinars, or about $7 billion, in 2025. The figure marked a 46% increase from the previous year.
Online payments recorded particularly strong growth, with more than 27 million transactions generating over 145 billion dinars in value.
Mobile money transfers also increased sharply, supported notably by the growing use of applications such as BaridMob and Wimpay.
Several reforms introduced in recent years have supported the sector’s growth.
In 2024, authorities established a National Commission for Electronic Payment Methods to accelerate the development of digital payments and strengthen transaction security.
At the same time, the expansion of digital public services, the rise of e-commerce and the gradual adoption of online payments have started to change consumer habits in a country historically dominated by cash transactions.
Despite rapid growth in payment cards and electronic terminals, cash remains the dominant payment method in the Algerian economy. According to recent data cited by GIE Monétique, fewer than 10% of merchants in the country currently operate electronic payment terminals.
Nevertheless, authorities continue to rely on the digitization of financial services to accelerate adoption of electronic payments.
For the government, the challenge extends beyond transaction modernization. Authorities also aim to reduce the informal economy, improve the traceability of financial flows and strengthen financial inclusion across the country.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- iSchool provides personalized coding, robotics, and AI education for children aged 6 to 18 through live interactive classes.
- Founder Muhammad Gawish applies a structured, game-based learning model that integrates platforms such as Minecraft to improve engagement.
- Gawish leverages international experience across education technology, robotics, and consulting roles in Japan, the United States, and Egypt.
Muhammad Gawish co-founded and leads iSchool, an education technology startup that delivers online courses designed to prepare children aged 6 to 18 for future technology careers.
Since its launch in 2018, iSchool has focused on personalized digital learning. The platform uses live one-on-one classes to adapt instruction to each student’s pace, while providing parents with real-time tracking of their children’s progress.
The company covers a wide range of disciplines, including programming, video game development, mobile application development, web design, data science and artificial intelligence. To increase engagement, the platform integrates interactive environments such as Minecraft, turning coding concepts into game-based learning experiences.
iSchool structures its curriculum by age group and academic level. Younger students learn basic logic and introductory digital skills, while older students work on advanced projects such as application development, 3D games and digital interfaces.
Gawish also brings a multidisciplinary background to the venture. He holds a degree in electrical and telecommunications engineering from Cairo University, earned in 2018, and he continues to work as a freelance consultant in educational technologies.
He also serves as coordinator for international sumo robotics activities at Fujisoft, further strengthening his exposure to applied robotics education and innovation ecosystems.
Earlier in his career, Gawish worked in research and development at AmpereRobotics in 2015. He later completed a business development internship at The Coca-Cola Company in 2017 in the United States.
In 2019, he joined xTool Education (formerly Makeblock) as a STEAM education consultant, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics learning programs.
In 2015, Gawish placed second in the NOOR IoT competition at Cairo ICT, marking an early recognition of his work in emerging technologies.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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- Senegalese healthtech startup ASKcare develops point-of-care diagnostic tools for underserved rural communities.
- The company focuses on early disease detection, particularly cervical cancer screening and treatment.
- ASKcare plans to expand its healthcare network across several African countries by 2030.
Senegalese healthtech startup ASKcare aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas by deploying medical tools closer to patients.
Medical biologist Aïssatou Diallo founded the company in 2021. ASKcare develops “Point of Care” diagnostic tools that deliver medical results directly at treatment sites without relying on complex hospital infrastructure.
“Founded with the mission of democratizing healthcare, ASKcare is guided by values of solidarity, innovation and social justice. The company works closely with local communities to adapt its solutions to the realities and specific needs of each region,” the startup said.
The company distributes rapid diagnostic tests, digital colposcopes and thermocoagulation devices that treat precancerous lesions during a single visit.
ASKcare targets one of Africa’s major healthcare challenges: limited access to screening services in areas located far from urban medical centers. ASKcare said it works with several health centers, laboratories and community organizations across Senegal. The company combines biomedical equipment supply, maintenance services and financing solutions tailored to low-resource healthcare facilities.
At the same time, the startup develops a mobile healthcare approach that allows medical teams to organize screening campaigns directly in remote communities. The company believes that proximity-based healthcare delivery can improve early diagnosis and expand preventive care coverage in underserved regions.
Beyond Senegal, ASKcare plans to gradually expand into several African countries by 2030. The company aims to build a network of accessible medical solutions in regions that remain underserved by specialized healthcare infrastructure.
The emergence of startups such as ASKcare reflects the broader growth of African health technology companies focused on accessibility, prevention and locally adapted medical solutions.
Adoni Conrad Quenum
- South African startup DataProphet develops industrial intelligence tools that optimize manufacturing performance through real-time data analysis.
- The company centralizes machine and production data to reduce defects, bottlenecks and operational losses.
- Founder Daniel Schwartzkopff previously launched ventures in mobile services and cryptocurrency betting before focusing on industrial AI.
South African serial entrepreneur Daniel Schwartzkopff co-founded and leads DataProphet, a company that uses industrial intelligence to transform manufacturing data into operational performance tools.
The company moves away from traditional factory management methods by promoting full interconnection across production sites. Its platform centralizes machine intelligence and tracks anomalies in real time, allowing manufacturers to improve precision and operational efficiency.
Founded in 2014 as a consulting firm, DataProphet later pivoted toward developing its own technology solutions. The company aims to help factories understand their day-to-day operations in order to eliminate waste, production defects and bottlenecks. By centralizing information generated by industrial equipment, DataProphet provides strategic decision-making tools for operators, engineers and production managers.
The company first evaluates a factory’s ability to use operational data effectively. It then helps manufacturers improve the quality of collected information, consolidate data from multiple machines and monitor production-line performance in real time.
DataProphet also provides visualization tools that allow manufacturers to oversee operations more efficiently and detect anomalies quickly. One of the company’s flagship products is DataProphet Connect, a platform designed to aggregate industrial data from multiple production sites into a single environment. The platform allows industrial teams to access operational data, create dashboards, receive alerts and analyze equipment performance.
Daniel Schwartzkopff graduated from the University of Cape Town in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He launched free mobile services startup FSMS in 2010. In 2014, he founded BetVIP, which he described as the first online betting platform using bitcoin. He led the company until 2015 before focusing fully on the expansion of DataProphet.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
French cosmetics group L'Oréal has launched a call for applications for its innovation program targeting startups in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Startups working in artificial intelligence or sustainability can apply until July 3, 2026. Selected firms will test their technology with international brands, receive mentorship and scale their solutions across 35 markets.
On Wednesday, May 13, JuiceMe announced the acquisition of Ajiraworks as part of its expansion in Africa. Ajiraworks founder Catherine Ochako will join JuiceMe’s leadership team to lead the initiative. The deal will allow international companies to hire, pay and manage local employees across Africa while complying with local regulations. By integrating Ajiraworks’ systems, JuiceMe aims to position itself as a partner for companies seeking to quickly expand on the continent.