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Easy Bank positions itself as a digital intermediary to simplify access to credit and banking products
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The platform aggregates offers from partner banks and negotiates better financing terms for users
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Founder Mohamed Khelifi leverages banking experience to streamline customer financing journeys
Mohamed Khelifi operates as a Tunisian fintech entrepreneur focused on improving access to financial services. He co-founded and leads Easy Bank as chief executive officer.
Khelifi leverages digital tools to redesign the financing journey for individuals, which often remains constrained by complex administrative procedures.
Easy Bank, founded in 2023, positions itself as a banking and financial intermediation company rather than a traditional bank. The company aims to make banking services simpler, faster and more transparent for individuals.
The platform centralizes multiple services related to credit applications and banking guidance. It connects users with a network of partner banks, allowing each customer to access several financing offers without contacting institutions individually.
Moreover, Easy Bank negotiates more favorable financing conditions for its clients when possible, particularly in terms of costs.
At the same time, the platform directs users toward banks and products that match their profiles. It assesses factors such as loan type, repayment capacity and personal situation to optimize recommendations.
In addition, Easy Bank provides complementary services, including identity verification, profile analysis and simplified access to certain bancassurance products. The company delivers these services through agreements with partner banks and insurance firms.
Mohamed Khelifi also co-founded X-Mall, a virtual shopping center launched in 2023 for employees of large companies. The platform offers payment facilities of up to twelve months, with repayments directly deducted from salaries.
This initiative complements his broader strategy to expand access to financial solutions through digital ecosystems.
Mohamed Khelifi graduated from IHEC Sousse in 2006 with a degree in finance and actuarial science. He also earned a master’s degree in risk management and insurance from ESC Tunis in 2007.
He started his career in 2007 as an account manager at Société Générale Group. He then joined Tunis International Bank in 2008 in a similar role.
In 2010, he moved to Zitouna Bank, where he served as branch manager. From 2022 to 2023, he held the same position at Bank ABC Tunisia before launching his fintech ventures.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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WeeWee Delivery connects e-commerce sellers with independent couriers across Algeria
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The platform streamlines parcel shipping through a centralized digital interface
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Founder Sami Kehal leverages technology to improve speed, cost and user experience
Sami Kehal leads WeeWee Delivery as founder and chief executive officer. He positions the platform as a technology-driven solution to simplify parcel shipping across Algeria.
He builds the business in response to the rapid growth of e-commerce, which increases demand for flexible and efficient delivery services.
WeeWee Delivery, founded in 2021, offers an intuitive platform designed to save time, reduce costs and improve user convenience. The company aims to deliver a faster and smoother experience than traditional logistics solutions, which users often consider slow and complex.
The platform connects e-commerce merchants and individuals who need to ship parcels with independent couriers registered on WeeWee. The user submits a delivery request online, and an available courier collects the parcel and delivers it to the recipient.
Moreover, the company operates a centralized interface that simplifies procedures for both senders and couriers.
WeeWee Delivery handles a wide range of everyday shipments. The platform delivers standard parcels, meals, flowers, gifts, medicines and documents.
This diversity enables the company to serve online stores, physical retailers and individual customers with varied logistics needs.
Sami Kehal graduated from the University of Batna 2 in Algeria with a master’s degree in industrial hygiene and safety in 2017. He began his career the same year at Hyundai Engineering as a hazardous materials manager.
Between 2018 and 2021, he worked as an HSE (health, safety and environment) supervisor. He then shifted fully into entrepreneurship by launching WeeWee Delivery.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Burundi’s PAFEN project reaches 61% budget commitment at mid-term review
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World Bank finances the $92 million program to modernize public systems and services
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Government prioritizes digital public finance management and national digital ID rollout
Burundi advances its administrative modernization by leveraging digital technologies to strengthen public resource management. The World Bank conducted an evaluation mission on Thursday, March 26, to assess progress on the Digital Economy Foundations Support Project (PAFEN), a key pillar of the country’s digital transformation strategy.
The project reached a 61% budget commitment rate at mid-term, according to figures disclosed during the review.
The government launched PAFEN in 2024 with $92 million in financing from the World Bank. The program aims to modernize public systems through digital tools, particularly in public finance management and access to administrative services.
Consequently, authorities focus on strengthening institutional efficiency and service delivery through digital infrastructure.
The evaluation places strong emphasis on the modernization of public finance management systems. The government deploys digital solutions to improve revenue collection and monitor public spending.
These reforms aim to reduce resource losses and strengthen budget transparency. Moreover, the government aligns these efforts with its broader macroeconomic consolidation framework under Vision 2040–2060.
PAFEN also includes the rollout of a national digital identity system as a central reform component. The government intends to use this system to improve access to public services and streamline administrative procedures.
In addition, authorities seek to enhance citizen identification and promote the integration of rural populations into the formal economy. The project also provides for the establishment of a national data center.
The World Bank mission aims to identify operational constraints that slow project execution. It also evaluates achieved results and determines adjustments needed to accelerate implementation by the 2028 target.
Following technical discussions held since Monday, March 23, stakeholders emphasized the need to adapt certain mechanisms to facilitate the deployment of digital infrastructure.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Comoros validates a nationwide civil registry digitization plan backed by a 2023 law
- The reform introduces a unique Personal Identification Number to centralize citizen data
- France funds the project with UNICEF support to modernize and harmonize systems
The Comorian government accelerates administrative modernization under President Azali Assoumani. On Wednesday, March 25, authorities validated preparatory studies in Moroni for the full digitization of the civil registry system.
The government implements the project through the Civil Registry Modernization Support Program in the Comoros (Amecc). The initiative aims to eliminate fragmented records and guarantee a legal identity for every citizen.
The validated study establishes the foundations of a modern and secure system. The reform introduces a Personal Identification Number (PIN) as the cornerstone of citizen identity.
This unique identifier centralizes personal data and facilitates access to public services. Moreover, the system strengthens data reliability across institutions.
The plan ensures interoperability with other state systems. It also defines a technical, legal and institutional framework that assigns responsibilities to each stakeholder.
In addition, the study evaluates existing infrastructure and human resource capacities to support implementation.
The government bases the reform on the law of July 27, 2023, which mandates computerized processing of civil registry data. Accordingly, authorities plan to centralize records to improve service efficiency for both administrators and users.
The reform responds to findings from a 2022 assessment. The evaluation highlighted the limits of a largely manual system marked by high costs, frequent errors and increased risks of document fraud.
The French Embassy funds the Amecc project, while UNICEF provides technical support. The program aims to harmonize civil registry practices across the archipelago.
Local authorities secure support from municipalities, which facilitates implementation. However, the rollout must address uneven levels of digital maturity across the islands.
Nevertheless, the validated study marks a decisive step toward a reliable, secure and internationally aligned civil registry system.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Mozambique appoints Adilson dos Santos Cousin Gomes to lead new digital transformation agency (ATDI)
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Government launches parallel AI and digital coordination bodies and drafts national strategy
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Authorities target 80% mobile penetration and 95% territorial coverage amid low global rankings
Mozambique advances the rollout of its Digital Transformation and Innovation Agency (ATDI), which authorities created earlier this month. The government announced at the start of the week the appointment of Adilson dos Santos Cousin Gomes as chairman of the agency’s board.
The executive strengthens its digital agenda as it continues to develop a national digital transformation strategy launched in February.
Adilson dos Santos Cousin Gomes will coordinate ATDI activities across the public sector. The agency will deliver services and support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives.
Specifically, ATDI will harmonize and ensure interoperability of state digital platforms. It will also manage and integrate data centers, streamline procurement procedures for technological solutions, and develop digital systems for citizen services.
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation explained the context of this appointment. The ministry stated that the move “comes at a time when Mozambique intensifies its efforts to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen cybersecurity and promote interoperability of state systems, factors considered decisive for the efficiency of public services and economic development.”
In addition to ATDI, the government established new governance structures earlier this month. On March 10, authorities created by decree a National Commission for Artificial Intelligence (CNIA) and a multisectoral technical commission for coordinating and implementing digital transformation (CTD).
Meanwhile, the government officially launched in February the process to design its National Digital Transformation Strategy. Once completed, this roadmap will leverage public digital infrastructure to support inclusive development and strengthen economic resilience.
Maputo has intensified efforts in recent months to expand nationwide internet access. The government aims to reach 80% mobile penetration and cover 95% of the national territory. It also targets 99% network availability.
In terms of performance, authorities aim to deliver connection speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps for 5G and from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps for 4G. To achieve these targets, the government relies on satellite technology, telecom network expansion and modernization, and the extension of fiber optic infrastructure.
Mozambique continues to face structural challenges in digital development. The United Nations ranked the country 177th out of 193 economies in the 2024 E-Government Development Index (EGDI), with a score of 0.2848 out of 1, below sub-regional, African and global averages.
In cybersecurity, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) placed Mozambique at the third tier of its 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index, highlighting gaps in legal, technical and capacity-building areas.
The ITU also estimated internet penetration at 20.5%, underscoring the scale of investment required to close the digital divide.
This article was initially published in French by Isaac K. Kassouwi
Adapted by English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
On June 25, 2026, the Cultural Center of Kinshasa will host Africa Tech Invest, a conference dedicated to technological innovation, investment, and public-private partnerships. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors in order to accelerate digital transformation and the growth of Africa's tech ecosystem.
Circle and Sasai Fintech have partnered to integrate USDC (USD Coin), a dollar-pegged digital currency, into Sasai’s payment and mobile wallet services across Africa. The aim is to reduce costs, delays and friction in transfers, particularly cross-border transactions. The partnership also seeks to give African individuals and businesses access to an open, always-on financial infrastructure.
From June 2 to 5, 2026, the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 will take place at the Wole Soyinka Centre, National Theatre, Lagos. Themed “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact,” the event will bring together government officials, investors, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from the creative sector for conferences, business matchmaking sessions, exhibitions, professional workshops and networking events focused on digital talent and Africa’s creative industries.
- Docotela offers remote video consultations, improving healthcare access and affordability.
- The platform provides both pay-per-use and subscription models, including mental health support.
- Docotela targets routine medical care but excludes emergencies requiring immediate intervention.
Dineo Lioma, a South African healthtech entrepreneur, founded and leads Docotela, an online healthcare platform established in 2023. The platform allows patients to consult doctors remotely via secure video calls, eliminating the need for physical visits.
Docotela’s goal is to simplify, speed up, and reduce the cost of medical consultations, particularly for individuals with limited access to physicians or health insurance.
Patients book consultations online, select a time slot, and receive a secure link to connect with a doctor. Following the consultation, the platform delivers necessary documents—including prescriptions, medical certificates, or medication vouchers—via email or messaging.
Docotela offers two service models: single consultations billed per visit, and monthly subscriptions providing unlimited consultations. Subscription plans include additional services, such as referrals to specialists, medical tests, health guidance, and mental health support via remote therapy sessions.
The platform addresses common medical needs, including minor illnesses, chronic disease follow-up, sexual health advice, and psychological support. However, Docotela does not handle urgent or severe medical situations requiring immediate intervention.
Before Docotela, Lioma co-founded Incitech in 2014, focusing on medical diagnostics, and CapeBio in 2018, a supplier of reagents, enzymes, and molecular biology kits. She also leads Deep Medical Therapeutics, another healthtech company.
Lioma holds a master’s degree in materials engineering from the University of Witwatersrand. She began her career in 2009 as a trainee engineer at Andalusite Resources, then moved to research and technology roles at Element Six and Archipelago Technology Group, including strategy and licensing consultancy.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Twiva links brands, content creators, and consumers through a unified digital platform.
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The platform combines influencer marketing, e-commerce, and payment solutions.
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Twiva aims to formalize and scale Africa’s fast-growing social commerce ecosystem.
Twiva is a digital solution developed by a Kenyan start-up. The platform connects brands, content creators, and consumers, and it enables companies to distribute products through influencers active on social media. The Nairobi-based start-up was founded in 2020 by Peter Kironji.
The solution offers a mobile application available on iOS and Android, and it has recorded more than 100,000 downloads on the Google Play Store.
On both web and mobile platforms, creators select products, promote them to their communities, and generate revenue through commissions on sales. Twiva automates this process by integrating matchmaking features, performance tracking tools, and payment processing systems.
Beyond influencer marketing, Twiva operates within a broader social commerce model. The platform provides customizable digital storefronts that allow creators to sell directly to their audiences without managing inventory or logistics.
Moreover, the offering includes monetization tools, training programs, payment solutions, and technologies that connect brands with influencers. Twiva aims to structure a fragmented ecosystem by providing creators with more stable income streams and giving businesses direct access to targeted audiences.
Twiva addresses a key challenge in African markets by transforming influence into a tangible economic driver. As social media adoption grows and creators professionalize, platforms like Twiva contribute to formalizing a largely informal sector.
Over time, Twiva aims to play a structuring role in Africa’s digital economy by enabling new forms of digital entrepreneurship driven by content creators.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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PropelMapper uses voice-enabled AI to modernize agricultural advisory services.
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The platform converts field observations into structured, shareable reports.
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The solution targets data fragmentation and administrative inefficiencies in agriculture.
Farmers across Africa face operational challenges that technology increasingly seeks to address. PropelMapper is an agritech solution developed by a South African start-up. The platform aims to modernize the work of agricultural advisors by leveraging artificial intelligence and voice interfaces.
The company positions the platform as an “operating system” for field advisory services. It launched the solution in 2024 to simplify the collection and use of agricultural data.
Christine van Wyk, vice president of applied solutions at the start-up, said: “Advisors must use standardized customer relationship management (CRM) software or spreadsheets that do not fit their way of working: in the field, on the move, and managing dozens of relationships with farmers.” She added: “Crucial observations get lost between the field and the office. Knowledge remains locked in individual minds instead of becoming organizational intelligence.”
PropelMapper allows professionals to capture observations directly in the field through voice notes. The platform processes these recordings using AI tools and converts them into structured, actionable, and shareable reports.
Moreover, the solution integrates customer relationship management features, team collaboration tools, and mapping capabilities. These features centralize all data within a single environment.
The platform addresses a recurring issue in agriculture: fragmented data and heavy administrative workloads. Advisors often accumulate scattered information across notes, files, and voice memos that remain difficult to use effectively.
PropelMapper aims to transform this raw data into actionable insights at the farm, market, and organizational levels. Beyond productivity gains, the solution aims to free up time for human interactions, which remain essential in agricultural advisory. The company states that automation of reporting reduces administrative burdens while improving the quality of analysis.
PropelMapper aligns with a broader trend of integrating AI and voice technologies into professional tools, particularly in sectors dominated by fieldwork. As agriculture continues to digitize, such solutions could play a key role in structuring data and optimizing decision-making across farms and value chains.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Gabon launches a digital driver’s license system to centralize transport data.
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Authorities introduce biometric enrollment and anti-fraud technologies.
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The reform aims to expand to all road documents and strengthen regulation.
Gabon accelerates the digitization of public services and targets better use of transport data while strengthening document security. The government launched its digital driver’s license system on Tuesday, March 24, in Libreville. President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema leads the reform as part of a broader strategy to modernize public administration and reinforce oversight in the transport sector.
The system relies on full biometric enrollment of users, including fingerprints, photographs, and electronic signatures. Authorities aim to build a reliable national driver database to authenticate transport documents and limit fraud risks. The license also integrates QR codes and near-field communication (NFC) technology. These tools allow enforcement agents to verify information more efficiently during checks.
Beyond driver’s licenses, authorities plan to extend digitization to all road-related documents, including vehicle registration certificates and transport licenses.
The government seeks to build an interconnected system that centralizes data on drivers and vehicles. As a result, authorities aim to improve traceability of operations and strengthen regulatory capacity through better visibility over the vehicle fleet and sector participants.
This data structuring also opens the way for new use cases in road safety. The government plans to introduce automated traffic enforcement systems based on video monitoring. Authorities will connect surveillance systems with administrative databases to detect and sanction violations automatically. Consequently, the reform aims to improve enforcement efficiency and strengthen compliance.
More broadly, the reform reflects the government’s intention to use digital tools as a lever for public governance. Authorities view data centralization and reliability as prerequisites for improving administrative services and enhancing data use in related sectors such as insurance and traffic management. However, the success of the system will depend on its integration into a coherent digital ecosystem, including strong personal data protection frameworks.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Brandon Roberts co-founded Littlefish to unify sales, payments, and business management tools for SMEs.
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The platform also enables banks to offer ready-made digital services to merchant clients.
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Littlefish aims to formalize informal businesses and improve operational efficiency.
Brandon Roberts is a South African computer scientist and technology entrepreneur. He co-founded and leads Littlefish, a technology company that develops solutions to simplify small business operations and strengthen banks’ role with merchant clients.
Roberts co-founded Littlefish in 2023 with Miod Davith Kahwa. The company offers merchants a single platform to sell products, process payments, track sales, and manage operations.
The platform aims to simplify daily business activities by eliminating the need to use multiple tools. It connects merchants with customers, suppliers, and financial services providers.
Littlefish also provides value to banks and financial institutions. The platform acts as a ready-to-use solution that allows them to quickly launch new services for business clients without developing complex tools internally.
The platform addresses several core merchant needs. It enables payment management, invoice creation, product sales, and activity tracking. As a result, it helps structure often informal businesses and supports their transition toward more organized and efficient models.
Roberts holds a degree in computer science from CTI Education Group in South Africa. He started his career in 2011 in support and implementation at Sybrin. He became chief technology officer at BetterBond in 2020. He held the same role at BetterSure Financial Consultants and Nybble Technologies, all based in South Africa.
This article was initially published in French by Melchior Koba
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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Senegal launches online access to key administrative documents via e-senegal.sn.
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The rollout marks the operational phase of the government’s “New Deal technologique.”
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Authorities aim to expand digital services while tackling connectivity and inclusion gaps.
Senegal accelerates the implementation of its “New Deal technologique.” One year after launching the strategy, the government rolled out on Tuesday, March 24, the digitization of several critical administrative procedures.
Authorities now provide criminal records, nationality certificates, and certificates of non-membership in the civil service online through the e-senegal.sn portal.
This first wave of online services marks the start of a broader expansion. The single-window platform will soon integrate services related to urban planning, including building permits, as well as civil registry and land administration documents.
Moreover, the government aims to centralize interactions between the state and citizens on a secure platform. Authorities seek to significantly reduce processing times and transaction costs for individuals, businesses, and the diaspora.
Senegal improved its position in the United Nations e-government development ranking, moving to 135th place in 2024 from 143rd in 2022. However, the country still faces structural barriers to digital adoption.
To prevent exclusion, authorities plan to deploy hybrid connectivity combining terrestrial and satellite networks, notably through Starlink. The government aims to provide free internet access to one million citizens to ensure that digital services reach rural areas. According to DataReportal, internet penetration in Senegal reached 60.6% at the end of 2025.
The success of this digital transition depends on the administration’s ability to ensure system interoperability and protect personal data. Beyond the technical platform, the government must support adoption through digital literacy campaigns and public access points in local communities. Therefore, authorities aim to build a fully connected and user-centric administration.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum