The African Women Redefining Tech: 15 Founders You Should Know in 2026 | DraTech DraTech · Africa Tech Deep-Dive · 2026 📅 May 2026 ⏱ 18-min read 🌍 15 Countries Covered 📊 Fully Researched & Cited They are building the…
How African Fintech Founders Are Disrupting the $230 Billion Financial Services Market | DraTech DraTech · African Tech Intelligence · May 2026 Ten visionaries. Eight unicorns. A continent leapfrogging centuries of banking infrastructure. Here is what Western investors, diaspora readers,…
Ms. Nancy Ogbedo stepped off the stage holding the Dratech Emerging Leader in Business Analytics and Sustainable Energy Award 2025. Her name had been announced moments earlier at the Dratech International Conference, where the audience recognized her achievement with genuine…
Inside the Public Health Mindset of Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Akomolafe… When Dratech International created the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Award, the intention was clear: to recognise professionals who can move between frontline care and system-wide thinking without losing sight of the people…
Dratech International formally recognises Geraldine Chika Nwokocha as one of the top three recipients of the Outstanding Leader in Global Supply Chain Innovation Award 2024, conferred at the Dratech International Conference 2024. Selected from a competitive pool of ten nominees,…
Dratech is excited to honor Somtobe Olisah with the 2024 Dratech Innovation Award for his remarkable achievements in data science and financial technology. His pioneering work has propelled advancements in digital payments, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and security…
The fintech landscape in Africa has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few years, driven by increasing smartphone penetration, a young population, and a pressing need for accessible financial services. Among the key players in this transformative space is Ham…
Marwen Amamou, a notable entrepreneur in the fintech sector, is the founder of Paymee, a company that provides an innovative online payment gateway tailored for businesses in Africa. Established in 2020 and headquartered in Tunis, Tunisia, Paymee aims to address…
Dave van Niekerk stands out as a transformative figure in the fintech landscape of Africa, leading the charge in providing innovative financial products to underserved populations through his company, MyBucks. Founded in 2011, MyBucks has emerged as a key player…
Paul Kimani stands as a pivotal figure in the African tech ecosystem, particularly through his leadership of Workpay, a company dedicated to revolutionizing HR, payroll, and benefits solutions for businesses across Africa. Under his guidance, Workpay has emerged as a…
Coenraad Jonker, a prominent figure in the fintech landscape, is the co-founder of TymeBank, a revolutionary digital banking platform that has reshaped how individuals and businesses access financial services in South Africa. Launched in 2018, TymeBank stands out for its…
Mitchell Elegbe stands at the forefront of Africa’s fintech revolution as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Interswitch, a company he founded in 2002. Under his leadership, Interswitch has transformed into a pivotal player in the African digital payments…
Walid Hassouna is a prominent figure in the fintech landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, best known as the co-founder of ValU, a leading Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) service. With a robust background in finance and banking, Hassouna…
Hossam Allam stands out as a pivotal figure in the African fintech landscape, primarily through his role as co-founder of Acasia (formerly known as Cairo Angels). Under his leadership, Acasia has evolved into a significant player in the early-stage investment…
Derrydean Dadzie is a prominent figure in the African fintech industry, recognized for his innovative contributions through Slydepay, a mobile payment platform that has significantly transformed financial transactions in Ghana and beyond. His work is pivotal in addressing the challenges…