He has been developing digital tools for several years to facilitate online commerce in Africa. Based in Burkina Faso, he dedicates his work to creating solutions tailored to the local realities of businesses.
Lawko Juste Davy Dala (photo) is a Burkinabe tech entrepreneur committed to the digital transformation of commerce on the continent. He is the founder and CEO of Nayamax, an accelerator specialized in the development of e-commerce solutions in Africa.
Founded in 2020, Nayamax aims to democratize access to online commerce across the continent. The company offers an ecosystem of technological solutions designed to support businesses and project leaders in their digital transition. It helps them overcome the obstacles related to digitalization and bring their entrepreneurial ambitions to life.
In addition to its role as an accelerator, Nayamax also provides consulting services and develops e-commerce solutions. Among its flagship products is OuCest, a digital addressing solution designed to improve logistics through precise addresses. The company also launched the SaaS platform NAYAMAX, a turnkey e-commerce solution designed for small and medium-sized enterprises on the continent.
The company is also behind the “E-commerce Connect” program, which aims to structure the e-commerce sector in Africa. This initiative promotes the training of stakeholders, advocates for an appropriate regulatory framework, and brings together a pan-African network of professionals in the sector.
In April 2025, Nayamax was awarded the prize for Best E-Commerce Startup during the “Startups of the Year” competition organized by HackerNoon, a leading publication in the tech world.
Trained by the Founder Institute, a global startup accelerator, Lawko Juste Davy Dala is also president of the Association of E-commerce Actors of Burkina Faso. He also works as an independent business consultant for Euro Exim Bank in his country, where he contributes to the development of trade finance solutions for local companies.
By Melchior Koba,
Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji
