Welcome to DALA Africa
We are an agile organization with a mission to position Africa to benefit from the opportunities arising from the ongoing digital revolution. We achieve this by providing thought leadership backed by research, organizing convening platforms to share experiences, promoting knowledge exchange and investment, and accelerating the growth and maturity of innovation ecosystems around selected social and economic sectors.
Who we are
Dala Africa is operated by NIQENT INVESTMENT LIMITED.
At DALA Africa, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the world through collaboration. Collaboration is key to driving innovation, knowledge transfer, and capacity building.
That’s why we bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, from governments and policy makers to corporate organizations and start-ups, to create a vibrant ecosystem of digital transformation in Africa.
What we do
Convenings & Communities
Demand & influence engine
Flagship summits, leadership forums, curated communities, investor & policy dialogues
→ Builds trust, partnerships, pipelines
Content, Media & Knowledge Platforms
Narrative & IP engine
Reports, indices, podcasts, documentaries, data stories, thought leadership
→ Shapes discourse, builds authority, monetisable IP
Advisory & Consulting
Revenue & credibility engine
Strategy, policy advisory, ecosystem design, programme delivery
→ Predictable income, deep institutional impact
Venture Building & Talent Platforms
Impact & growth engine
Fellowships, venture studios, founder acceleration, ecosystem academies
→ Creates companies, jobs, long-term equity value
Investment & Capital Platforms
Scale & sustainability engine
Thematic funds, angel syndicates, SPVs, blended-finance vehicles
→ Mobilises capital, generates carry, scales impact
Africa Smart Cities
Investment Summit 2026
- December 1-3, 2026
- Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg, South Africa
Africa HealthTech
Summit 2026
- September 30 - October 2, 2026
- Kigali Convention Cetnter