- 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
- Rwanda plans to ban children under 16 from accessing social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
- Authorities plan to use a national digital identification system to verify users’ ages.
- Several African countries, including Gabon, Zimbabwe and Nigeria, are advancing similar restrictions on minors’ access to digital platforms.
Rwanda plans to tighten regulations governing minors’ use of social media platforms as African governments increase scrutiny of children’s exposure to digital content and online risks.
ICT and Innovation Minister Paula Ingabire said on Wednesday, April 29, that the government was preparing legislation to prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing digital platforms. Authorities aim to address growing concerns over online content and its impact on children’s development.
The proposed law would prevent minors from creating accounts or accessing platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Authorities would implement the restrictions through cooperation between internet service providers, digital platforms and parents. The government also plans to rely on a national digital identification system to verify users’ ages.
Ingabire said national data supported the government’s decision. A recent study showed that 46% of schoolchildren already accessed digital services through mobile phones, often without parental supervision.
At the same time, between 30% and 35% of students reported difficulties linked to social media use, including attention disorders and anxiety associated with online content consumption, the minister said.
The initiative builds on Rwanda’s existing online child protection framework rather than introducing a standalone measure. In 2025, the country adopted a national child online protection policy that strengthened oversight of digital content and expanded cooperation with internet providers and digital platforms to curb harmful material.
Rwanda also already enforces cybersecurity and data protection laws that include specific provisions for minors under the age of 16.
African governments tighten digital safeguards
Rwanda’s move reflects a broader regulatory trend across Africa as governments seek to tighten controls on minors’ access to social media platforms.
In Gabon, authorities recently announced regulations that would impose a minimum age of 16 for social media access alongside stronger identity verification measures.
Zimbabwe is also considering similar restrictions targeting users under 18, while Nigeria has launched public consultations on introducing age limits for social media platforms.
Meanwhile, Egypt has started regulatory discussions aimed at strengthening child protection measures against the rise of harmful online content.
These initiatives align with broader coordination efforts led in part by the African Union to improve online safety standards for children across the continent.
Samira Njoya
- South African entrepreneur Sibongile Maputla founded fintech platform Squirrel Away in 2025.
- The platform converts family gifts into savings earmarked for children’s future expenses such as education and housing.
- Squirrel Away targets financial inclusion by simplifying digital savings for families without advanced financial expertise.
South African technology entrepreneur Sibongile Maputla founded Squirrel Away in 2025 as a digital platform designed to reshape how families give gifts and build financial security for children.
The platform operates as a value-based gifting solution. Family members and relatives can direct each contribution toward a specific financial objective for a child. The platform aims to gradually build savings that children can later use for education, housing or early adulthood expenses.
Squirrel Away focuses on ease of use. The platform allows users to create an account, add a child or beneficiary and send or receive financial contributions as gifts.
The company designed the service for users without advanced financial skills. The platform also integrates savings into celebrations such as birthdays and family events.
At the same time, Squirrel Away promotes a broader educational and social objective. By transforming gift-giving into an investment activity, the platform encourages children and families to adopt savings habits at an early age and strengthen long-term financial preparedness.
Maputla also serves on the investment committee of the Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in statistics and economics from the University of Pretoria in 2001. She later obtained a master of business administration degree from Wits Business School in 2019.
Maputla started her professional career in 2000 at Standard Bank Group, where she worked as a foreign exchange trading trainee.
In 2002, she joined Coronation Fund Managers as an equity broker. She later served as chief operating officer at Benguela Global Fund Managers between 2016 and 2021.
Melchior Koba
- China launched an international AI competition on April 24 targeting African innovators as part of 70 years of diplomatic relations.
- The initiative, coordinated under FOCAC, aims to identify scalable AI solutions for sectors such as health, education, and public services.
- Winners will receive international exposure, publication opportunities, and potential collaboration with Chinese tech ecosystems.
China announced on Friday, April 24, the launch of an international artificial intelligence competition focused on African innovators. The initiative coincides with the celebration of 70 years of diplomatic relations between China and several African countries.
The program operates under the Secretariat of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). It reflects China’s strategy to engage African innovation ecosystems at a time when artificial intelligence drives economic transformation and global competitiveness.
The competition aims to identify projects that address key development challenges across Africa. It targets solutions in healthcare, education, industry, scientific research, and public services.
At the same time, the program prioritizes high-impact technologies that can integrate into broader digital transformation frameworks across the continent.
Beyond the competition itself, China positions the initiative as an international showcase platform for African innovators. Selected projects will receive increased visibility and publication in an international compendium.
In addition, organizers will connect winners with collaboration opportunities within China’s technology ecosystem. This includes potential partnerships with Chinese AI actors and institutions.
The program also includes an immersion component in China for selected winners. The organizers expect this step to strengthen exchanges between African project developers and Chinese AI experts.
As a result, the initiative aims to facilitate skills transfer and accelerate partnership development in a rapidly evolving technology sector.
China opens the competition to students, researchers, entrepreneurs, and digital professionals across Africa. The program does not require formal institutional affiliation. Instead, evaluators focus on idea relevance, innovation level, and potential impact.
Authorities set the application deadline for May 29, 2026, through an online submission platform.
Samira Njoya
In Nigeria, fintech giant Flutterwave and the Activate Success International Foundation announced a partnership on Wednesday, April 29, to support more than 30,000 young entrepreneurs. The initiative will provide payment tools and targeted training to help business owners run their operations and accept international payments. As of 2025, more than 50 million naira has already been disbursed to fund projects and support startup creation.
In Nigeria, paying for games and digital services remains a major challenge for many gamers. To address this, content creator PlaywithTomide has partnered with OneDosh, a platform that simplifies international payments. The aim is to provide a reliable solution that integrates easily into gamers’ habits, making transactions simpler and more seamless.
The UK-Nigeria Tech Hub has launched a fund to develop digital and AI skills across Nigeria’s film, fashion and music sectors, aiming to support creators and deepen collaboration with the UK. The initiative seeks to help professionals use technology to create, innovate and scale their businesses in the creative industries.
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Burkina Faso is exploring partnerships with Russia to train talent in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
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A pilot training program is already running in Ouagadougou with a Novosibirsk university.
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Africa could require 230 million digital-skilled jobs by 2030, highlighting urgent capacity gaps.
Aminata Zerbo/Sabane, Minister of Digital Transition, met Natalia Krasovskaia, Executive Director of the Russian Public Diplomacy Center, on April 28 in Bobo-Dioulasso. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the National Culture Week and focused on exploring training projects in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Both parties discussed the launch of training programs for young people in Burkina Faso. The ministry stated that an initial initiative is already underway in Ouagadougou. The program operates in a regional high school in partnership with a university based in Novosibirsk.
The initiative aims to develop job-ready profiles as demand for digital skills rises, driven by the digitalization of services and businesses.
In addition, authorities are considering further collaboration with a private polytechnic institute to strengthen executive-level training. The government aims to build a local talent pool capable of supporting digital transformation and reducing reliance on foreign expertise.
This engagement forms part of a broader strategy to diversify Burkina Faso’s international partnerships, with increasing focus on technology sectors. Authorities aim to lay the foundation for a more autonomous digital ecosystem aligned with market needs.
The partnership comes amid a wider shortage of skilled labor in Africa’s technology sector. According to the Foresight Africa 2025–2030 published by the Brookings Institution, nearly 230 million jobs in sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030. The report also projects up to 650 million training opportunities, representing a market valued at about $130 billion.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
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The University of Abomey-Calavi has opened a simulation center to enhance practical pharmacy training.
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The “Pharm Expérience” facility combines a mock pharmacy with digital learning tools and real-time monitoring systems.
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The initiative supports future deployment of a national “e-pharmacy” solution and reflects a broader shift toward digital healthcare in Africa.
The pharmacy department of the University of Abomey-Calavi launched a simulation center on April 27 to strengthen hands-on training for pharmaceutical science students. The facility, named “Pharm Expérience,” aims to align academic learning with real-world conditions in pharmacies and hospital settings.
The center operates through a dual technological architecture. It includes a dispensing room that replicates a modern pharmacy environment and a classroom equipped with interactive digital tools.
A system of cameras and videoconferencing enables instructors and students to monitor practical scenarios and role-playing exercises in real time. This setup provides deeper immersion and reinforces experiential learning.
Preparing for “e-pharmacy” deployment
University authorities stated that the initiative seeks to raise training standards by bridging theory and professional practice. Habib Ganfon, Vice-Dean of the pharmacy faculty, emphasized that the project aims to place students at the center of ongoing technological transformation in the sector.
The center will also serve as a platform to prepare future pharmacists for the national “e-pharmacy” solution currently under development. The objective is to equip students with digital pharmaceutical management tools before their large-scale deployment.
Continental shift toward digital pharmacy
Beyond Benin, African countries are accelerating the adoption of digital solutions in the pharmaceutical sector. Governments and regulators are exploring online pharmacy models and digital drug distribution systems amid persistent supply chain and access challenges.
According to the report “Online Pharmacy in Africa: Regulatory Landscape and Opportunities for Action,” published in 2023 by Salient Advisory, countries such as Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa have already introduced regulatory frameworks or guidelines for online pharmacies. Ghana has gone further by implementing a state-led national e-pharmacy system.
This article was initially published in French by Samira Njoya
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
- Gamride allows passengers and drivers to negotiate fares instead of relying on algorithmic pricing.
- The app reports over 50,000 users and 500,000 rides, mainly in major Gambian cities.
- The startup plans to expand across Africa with a transparency-driven mobility model.
Gamride is a ride-hailing application developed by a Gambian startup. The platform connects passengers with drivers but differentiates itself through a negotiation-based pricing model. Unlike conventional platforms, where algorithms set fares dynamically, the company launched the app in 2025 with a system built on direct price negotiation.
The startup stated that it aims to “revolutionize urban transport by creating a fair and transparent platform where both passengers and drivers have a say in every transaction.”
In practice, users enter their pickup location, destination, and the amount they are willing to pay. Nearby drivers can then accept the offer, reject it, or submit a counteroffer.
This model addresses a major criticism of traditional ride-hailing platforms, namely the lack of price transparency during peak demand periods. Gamride emphasizes a policy without surge pricing and without hidden fees. It ensures that both parties agree on the final fare before the trip begins.
In addition to its pricing model, Gamride integrates standard ride-hailing features. The platform provides real-time geolocation, driver profiles with ratings, driver verification, and multiple payment options.
Users can pay via mobile money or bank cards, which reflects local payment habits and supports broader adoption.
Gamride reports more than 50,000 users and over 500,000 completed rides, primarily in major cities across Gambia. The company now aims to expand into other African markets by leveraging its value proposition centered on transparency and flexibility.
By adopting a bid-based pricing model, Gamride aligns with a broader trend in Africa’s mobility sector. Startups are increasingly tailoring solutions to local realities, where price sensitivity plays a decisive role in digital service adoption.
This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum
Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum
The international fintech platform Yuno announced on Tuesday, April 28, that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Nigerian fintech firm Flutterwave to facilitate expansion into African markets. With a single integration, merchants can now instantly accept card, bank transfer and mobile money payments across multiple countries. The collaboration reduces costs and technical overhead, making it easier for international companies to access the African digital economy through a centralized dashboard.
Gambian startup Ba2kayIce has launched “Safe Gambia,” a web app aimed at improving public safety. The free tool allows residents and tourists to report incidents in real time, using user-generated data to help protect communities and visitors. The initiative seeks to strengthen security systems by encouraging public participation.